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Environmental organization Greenpeace installed solar panels and charging stations in Bohol's "sinking" islands of Bilangbilangan and Batasan to strengthen the residents' climate response capabilities and transition away from fossil fuel dependence. It contracted the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology to acquire, engineer and install the stations, and conduct a solar training workshop for volunteers and community partners.
According to a Greenpeace report, Bohol was among the areas worst hit by Super Typhoon Odette in 2021, suffering P41.6 billion in damages to infrastructure, the economy and other critical sectors, including development administration, social, environment and the private sector.
Greenpeace said that for months, the province was without electricity, crippling water supply communication, mobility and economic activity. To date, the islands have not fully recovered with intermittent power supply, leaving the communities vulnerable to extreme heat during summer and at risk of isolation should a tropical cyclone cut off energy for days. Batasan Island Barangay Captain Anabelle Canete noted that solar power would be a great help during storms or disasters because "they can be used at any time," especially after a storm when "we would have no electricity." READ MORE
MORE BARANGAYS NEWS AND EVENTS NATIONWIDE
Philippine Military trains Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams in Sulu. A total of 441 members of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) in one of the Sulu towns have completed a 21-day intensive training that enhances their skills to address peace and order challenges in their communities, the military said Monday, December 23, 2024.
The 4th Civil Relations Group (4CRG) said those who have undergone intensive training from November 26 to December 16 are the BPATs of the 34 villages in the town of Indanan, Sulu.
The 4CRG said the training dubbed as “Community Support Program-Integrated Territorial Defense System (CSP-ITDS) Sustainment Program for the BPATs” was designed by the Army’s 6th Special Forces Battalion (6SFBn) headed by Lieutenant Colonel Roldan Mira. READ MORE
Nueva Ecija barangays receive rescue vehicles. Mayor Trina Andres of Rizal, Nueva Ecija has granted the requests of the 19 barangays for rescue vehicles.
With the vehicles, Andres believed the barangays could immediately respond to emergencies.
“REQUEST GRANTED! Tumugon po tayo sa kahilingan ng 19 na barangays na mabigyan sila ng Rescue Vehicles,” she said. READ MORE
Cebu barangay infested with swarms of flies. Barangay Bonbon in Aloguinsan town, Cebu, is investigating solutions to a fly infestation.
This comes as residents complain of an increasing number of flies in the area, which makes it difficult for them to eat properly.
Bonbon Barangay Captain Miguel Bacus said he received complaints in November. READ MORE
Negros Occidental barangay tanod stabs colleague over hand held radio. A male Barangay Tanod sustained injuries after his colleague stabbed him in Sitio Balan, Barangay San Agustin, Isabela town in Negros Occidental, around 4 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
The victim, 33-year-old Ryan Villa, allegedly faced an attack by 47-year-old Ronald Garsola, also a Barangay Tanod and a resident of the same community.
According to town police, the altercation started after a heated argument between the two men over a handheld radio, with the suspect reportedly intoxicated at the time. READ MORE
New pump track completed in Ormoc City barangay. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) completes the construction of a multi-purpose facility in Barangay Juaton, Ormoc City, featuring a pump track, designed for skateboarding, cycling and other wheeled sports.
With a contract cost of P34,649,124.85, and covering an area of 1,300 square meters, the facility is packed with features meant for both recreational enjoyment and competitive events.
Among its amenities are male and female comfort rooms with electricity and water, a shaded canopy for viewers, and a landscaped area that adds to the overall aesthetic of the venue. READ MORE
Mandaue City barangay workers' salaries delayed. At least 132 barangay workers in Umapad, Mandaue City who complained about the one-year delay in the release of their salary have already received about four months pay.
The barangay released the workers' salary for September 2024 to December 2024.
GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak has observed of employees who shared gracious smiles when asked on the release of their salary. READ MORE
Manila Water desludging caravan to visit Manila, QC, Pasig and Rizal barangays. East zone concessionaire Manila Water Company Inc. on Thursday announced its upcoming septic tank desludging schedule for January next year.
For January, Manila Water said its desludging caravan will visit barangays 795, 803, 804 and 813 in the City of Manila; Pasong Tamo and Alicia in Quezon City; Daang Bakal and Highway Hills in Mandaluyong City; and Caniogan in Pasig City.
The desludging trucks will also be present in barangays Balite, San Rafael, San Isidro and San Jose in Montalban and Mayamot in Antipolo City, all in the province of Rizal. READ MORE
SPECIAL REPORT
Puerto Princesa cites importance of barangays in solving waste management woes. The waste management office in Puerto Princesa City recently reported that, on average, 180 tons of garbage were collected every day in 2024, a small decrease from the 189 tons that were collected in 2023.
The sustainability and efficiency of waste collection services are hindered by financial constraints, resource limitations, and non-compliance with waste management protocols at the barangay level, according to Jakiri Illescas, special operations officer of the City Solid Waste Management Office (CSWMO), despite this decline.
The collected waste comprises two primary types: residual waste, which includes non-recyclable household trash, and agricultural waste, such as tree branches and other natural debris. READ MORE
