- The province of Batanes is within Region II
- Capital = Basco
- Number of Cities = 0
- Number of municipalities = 6
- Number of barangays = 29 – Every barangay in the province of Batanes has an Interactive Webpage of its own.
- Registered Voters per Comelec as of 2010 = 8,872
- Population per Census as of Aug 1, 2007 = 15,974
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PPP Board reorganized to boost private sector participation.
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has amended the composition of an overall policy-making body for public-private partnership (PPP) – related matters to strengthen the private sector’s participation. Executive Order (EO) 30, inked by Marcos on June 1, makes changes in the PPP Governing Board (PPPGB) in view of the reorganization of the National Competitive Council (NCC). Under EO 30, the President is authorized to appoint one representative from the private sector, “coming from a reputable organization in the banking, business, or infrastructure sector.”
‘Habagat’ to bring rains over Occidental Mindoro, Palawan
MANILA – The southwest monsoon (habagat) will bring rains on Saturday, particularly to the western section of the country. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said monsoon rains may affect Occidental Mindoro and northern Palawan, including Calamian Islands. The weather disturbance will also bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Cavite, the rest of Mimaropa, and Western Visayas.
Last Updated on December 4, 2021
Last Updated on December 4, 2021