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P215.64-B budget eyed for flood control projects in 2024 - DBM
MANILA -- The Marcos administration is seeking a budget allocation of PHP215.643 billion to fund its flood mitigation projects for 2024, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Thursday. Pangandaman said the proposed budget is included in the 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Flood Management Program. “In 2023, for this year, we have a budget of PHP185 billion and for 2024, we proposed PHP215.643 billion under the Department of Public Works and Highways’ Flood Management Program,” Pangandaman told Palace reporters. Pangandaman noted that under the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s proposed 2024 project, about PHP1.3 billion would be spent for flood mitigation projects. She added that there would also be “foreign-assisted” projects such as the Pampanga Integrated Disaster and Risk Resiliency Project and the Bulacan Angat Water Transmission Project. “For Pampanga, it’s a loan so we just funded the government counterpart. So for the Pampanga, RIVER OVERFLOW. The Marikina River overflows on Thursday (Aug. 3, 2023) morning after rainwater from mountainous areas drained into the it’s PHP1.397 billion and for river. In an update on its Facebook page, the Marikina Public Information Office said as of 10 a.m., the water level was at 15.7 meters (first alarm) but Bulacan, it’s PHP7.4 billion,” went as high as 16 meters at 4 a.m. (MNS photo) Pangandaman said. Climate change mitigation around PHP543.45 billion for the and programs next year. expenditure tagging is equivalent commitment of 8 percent share Meantime, Pangandaman said the implementation of its climate change Pangandaman said the proposed to 9.4 percent of the total proposed under the Philippine Development Marcos administration is requesting mitigation and adaptation projects budget for climate change budget, exceeding the government’s Plan 2023-2028.
“Much of the projects is for water sufficiency (PHP294.46 billion); for sustainable energy (PHP180.72 billion); for climate-smart industries and services (PHP6.02 billion); for ecosystem and environmental sustainability (PHP5.95 billion),” she said. “Another PHP12.97 billion [will be] for knowledge and capacity development; food security (PHP40.18 billion); human security (PHP2.58 bilion); and cross cutting actions (PHP550 million),” Pangandaman added. Damage to PH agri, fisheries from Egay top P4.4B – DA The damage and losses in the country's agricultural and fisheries sector caused by Typhoon Egay have reached nearly PHP5 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Thursday. Based on the bulletin issued by the DA's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Section, the amount of damage to the sector is now at PHP4.47 billion, affecting 170,510 farmers and fisherfolk with total volume of production loss at 152,041 metric tons and 195,539 hectares of agricultural areas. The figures were based on the assessment of DA Regional Field Offices in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, See BUDGET on
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Julio DeGuzman will be sworn PH Lacrosse Team, ranked 15th in as Lions District Governor place in World Championships of Lions District 4L6 SAN DIEGO, CA -- On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the La Mesa Community Center, Julio DeGuzman, Jr., will be sworn in as the Lions District Governor ("DG") of Lions District 4L6. District 4L6 covers the entire San Diego and Imperial Counties. DG DeGuzman will have cognizance of more than 1,300 Lions members and 49 Lions Clubs. Dinner tickets for the Swearing In are $50 in advance before August 15th and $55 at the door. The group expects more than 180 Lions members and non Lions to attend. The Lions Club International
("LCI") now called Lions Clubs, is the largest community service organization in the world. There are over 1.4 million Lions members worldwide and they are present in over 200 countries. They hope to have 1.5 million members by the end of this year. The largest Lions Club ("LC") in San Diego is the San Diego Forever LC which became a Chartered LC in 2007. President Joe Ragonese, a 30 year US Navy veteran is the current president and has 134 Lions members. Other large LCs include the San Diego Majestic LC with 91 Lions members. President Nenette Brown
recently became President of this LC. Next largest LC is the San Diego Host LC with 85 members. Jonathan Mosier, recently became their president. President Bella Carreon who leads the San Diego Stars LC, follows with 70 members. Within District 4L6, specialty LCs include the San Diego Roaring LC with 37 members. A specialty LC is a club that specifically requests that members be of the same profession but they will accept other professions. In this LC most of the members are registered nurses or members are in the medical profession. Another specialty LC is the La Jolla Presidents LC, where members must be a current or former president of a company, business, organization, association, a non profit or a veteran. The District Public Relations Officer is Mr. Len Novarro, a former Union Tribune reporter and former news reporter from other different news outlets. Mr Novarro is also the President of the Asian Heritage Society, a 501 ( c ) 3 corporation. The District's is: DISTRICT 4-L6 LIONS - District OFFICERS (district4l6lions.org) and the webmaster is Lion Jay Ruiz, SR. The In House District communication is handled by Cabinet Secretary, Lion Virginia Williams via constant contact. Please visit the District website and you will see the numerous community service events that the 49 LCs conduct at least once per month.
By Emily Ingco SAN DIEGO, CA -- The word “KAPAMILIYA” was heard throughout the bleachers, as the players break their huddle. Walking on the army green turf, their faces were painted with fierce determination and focus. Hearts racing and sweat dripping down their face, they were ready to dominate their matchup against Mexico and triumphantly conclude the 2023 World Lacrosse Championship with the 15th place ranking. Battling through the six consecutive games with a win-loss record of 4-2, the Philippines qualified for a second appearance in the playoff games in all of World Lacrosse Championship history. Despite the results not being in their favor, the Philippines accepted their final matchup in the classification round with honor and pride. Aiming to close the 2023 season off strong with a five-game winning streak, the team wanted to bring home the W for all
Filipinos around the world. Equipped with elite veteran and rookie athletes, skilled coaches and staff, and the boisterous Filipino, international fanbase, the Philippines clinched their final, everlasting victory on June 30. Ending the spectacular matchup with a final score of 8-6, the team’s resilience, synergy, and willpower were put to the test. Fighting for glory, the nervewracking matchup consisted of continuous back-to-back scoring between both teams. Tied at 3 at halftime, midfielder John Dugenio and attacker Matt Speciale blasted two goals to combat the goal Mexico scored during that period. Later, in the last period, with Mexico ahead by one goal, the Philippines were poised to alter the outcome of the nail-biting game. During the last five minutes, midfielder JJ McKenna netted the goal that would tie the game at 6-6. Combatting Mexico’s attempts in scoring, goalie Dan Morris clamps down on defense with ten
saves. Answering the call for action, midfielders Neil Adrian Macalada and Chase LaDrido would then net the final shots that would ultimately determine their win. Leaving it all on the field, the Philippines ends the showdown with eight scored shots, 26 ground balls, and ten saves. Rookie midfielder, Chase LaDrido, showcased the true embodiment of Filipino competitiveness and fiery compassion alongside his teammates, as he had two goals and two assists in the final game. Scoring one of the first and the last goals of the game, LaDrido was determined to change the tides and motion of the matchup. Accompanied by the support of the fans in the stands and the companionship of his teammates, the San Diego native’s debut in the World Championship games made an enduring impression. “It was a very humbling experience and one of the lifetime experiences that See LACROSSE on 5
Philippine Lacrosse team in SD after winning its final game vs Mexico. Phl ranked 15 out of 30 countries that participated . US Team won the championship. (photo by Zen Ply)