Rappler's latest stories on Mimaropa
Illegal logging continues in MIMAROPA despite Luzon lockdown
The seized lumber appears to have been illegally cut while most people were staying at home for the lockdown
First coronavirus case recorded in Marinduque
The 24-year-old patient, who traveled from Parañaque, is in stable condition and under home quarantine, says the Department of Health (DOH) in the MIMAROPA region
At least 13 dead due to Tisoy in Mimaropa, Eastern Visayas, Calabarzon
Tisoy (Kammuri) also causes P811.5 million worth of damage to agriculture in Bicol and Oriental Mindoro
Why Mimaropa's inflation rate remains higher than Philippine average
Food prices are down, but what's causing prices of goods in Mimaropa to remain high?
Mimaropa council urges LGUs, businesses: Ban plastics, balloon releases
Advocates of the policy hope local governments would pass ordinances to enforce the ban
Mimaropa workers get wage increase
The wage increase takes effect on November 27 as ordered by the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board, which cited the need to 'help workers cope with rising cost of living'
Single-use plastic ban in Mimaropa proposed
The resolution will be endorsed for approval by the Mimaropa Regional Development Council on December 6
After criticism, no more balloon releasing in next Mimaropa Festival
Mimaropa's top tourism official thanks EcoWaste Coalition for pointing out that releasing balloons is harmful to the environment
Eco group slams Mimaropa Festival's balloon releasing activity
'Releasing balloons into the air is no laughing matter, especially for marine animals who bear the brunt of this wasteful practice,' says zero waste campaigner Daniel Alejandre
24 Mimaropa police chiefs fired for underperforming in anti-drug campaign
Mimaropa regional police director Emmanuel Licup sacks the local police chiefs for poor performance in one of the Duterte administration's key campaigns
Mimaropa’s SPED athlete joins Palaro 2018 against all odds
Puerto Princesa's Leo Lee Cornel, a SPED athlete, plans to dedicate his future victory in the games to his older brother
LIST: 79 establishments asked to vacate El Nido timberlands
Owners of the establishments have 30 days or until May 5 to comply with the notice to vacate
DENR to remove illegal structures in Coron Bay
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will begin issuing violation and eviction notices to erring establishments next month
IN PHOTOS: The colorful Mimaropa 2017 festival in Romblon
The provinces of the region come together to celebrate the annual festival, this time in Romblon
Estudyanteng taga-Mimaropa, wagi sa paligsahang 'Iispel Mo!'
Sa 'spelling bee' ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino at Kasugufil, pinakanahirapan ang kampeon sa mga salitang hango sa iba't ibang wika sa Filipinas na hindi Tagalog
100 HIV-positive cases recorded in Palawan – DOH
The rise in the number of cases is due to more people who are now aware of the disease and voluntarily visiting HIV clinics to be tested says Health Regional Director Eduardo Janairo
The player-prayer warriors of Mimaropa
While the sepak takraw team of Mimaropa will go home empty handed after months of preparation they say the experience has taught them humility
DepEd: Revive Quick Response Fund for typhoon-hit schools
The Department of Education says it can use the fund to fast track the repair of damaged schools
Briones inspects schools devastated by Typhoon Nina
At least 118 schools in Bicol Mimaropa and Calabarzon regions are being used as evacuation centers for about 4 050 families affected by Typhoon Nina
Typhoon Nina affects over 100,000 in PH
Thousands remain in evacuation centers as Typhoon Nina continues to move away from the Philippines
Romblon governor, residents oppose mining application
A complaint filed on Monday June 27 includes 81 630 signatures and resolutions from the municipal and barangay levels as well as non governmental organizations
Mimaropa swimmer juggles student-athlete-breadwinner roles
This Mimaropa athlete with mild intellectual disability works a variety of jobs to help support his family
Mimaropa bags gold in Palaro elementary boys double takraw
Sepak takraw in the 2016 Palarong Pambansa ends with Mimaropa hailed as the Double Takraw champion
Not just sports: Mimaropa's 'Clean and Green' program at Palaro
From basketball ring inspired trash bags to planting crops Mimaropa is one of the model clean and green regions at Palarong Pambansa
Who is running in Mimaropa | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in Mimaropa
DOH's motorcycle ambulance aims to avoid traffic, save lives
The motorcycle is initially designed for emergency response in provinces where far flung areas cannot be reached by ambulances
Mimaropa to world leaders: Strong climate deal, please
The Regional Development Council of Mimaropa has adopted a resolution that seeks to globalize the resolve of the archipelagic region to address the ill effects of climate change
Mimaropa defends crown in HS girls' tennis doubles
Region IV B smashers Alexa Santos and Khyshana Hitosis win a tight game against Davao Eagles Shaira Rivera and Rachel Velez
Calabarzon twins drub Zamboanga Peninsula in badminton
Coach Ronald Magnaye believes the Peralta twins have the upperhand in playing doubles since it s not easy for their opponents to read their tactics
Central Luzon beats Mimaropa in volleyball, eyes gold
MIMAROPA s early uprising in the first set fails to rule the game as Region III unleashes powerful spikes and elusive ball movement
NCR football slaughters Soccsksargen, keeps up with rival region
The Big City boys capitalizes on key defensive errors by the SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors’ backline leading to numerous goal scoring opportunities for NCR
NDRRMC issues flood advisory for 14 provinces
The NDRRMC s December 27 flood advisory covers 3 regions and 14 provinces
Typhoon Ruby cripples livelihood for 800,000 – ILO
The Department of Labor and Employment is also providing assistance to workers left jobless by closures and retrenchments of companies due to Typhoon Ruby
Tropical Depression Ruby: Storm signals lowered
The bureau says it is monitoring another potential storm far out in the Pacific Ocean at a distance of 2 000 km east of Mindanao
Ruby now a tropical depression
Tropical Depression Ruby is carrying maximum winds of 60 km h and is forecast to move west at 13 km h
Ruby weakens further; NCR under Signal No. 1
UPDATED The storm is seen to be out of the Luzon landmass by early Tuesday morning and out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility PAR by Wednesday evening
Ruby to cross Batangas, Cavite Monday night
UPDATED The center of Tropical Storm Ruby Hagupit will be closest to Manila between 10 11 pm Monday; Rainy night for large parts of South Luzon Mimaropa Central Luzon
Typhoon Ruby kills at least 21 – Red Cross
UPDATED 18 of the casualties died in Samar island where Ruby made landfall on Saturday the Red Cross says
Rainy Ruby downgraded to tropical storm
UPDATED Despite downgrade storm signal number 3 is still up over parts of Southern Luzon and more rain is expected
#RubyPH: Rainfall advisories, December 9, 2014
4th UPDATE Here are the rainfall advisories for areas to be affected by Tropical Storm Ruby Hagupit issued by state weather bureau PAGASA
Ruby crossing central PH, hits Masbate
UPDATED Typhoon Ruby is expected to make its 3rd landfall over Sibuyan Island between 8 and 10pm Sunday night
Predicted storm surge heights go up – NOAH
Scientists from Project NOAH are predicting storm surge heights of up to 4 6 meters in several municipalities in Samar province
NOAH: More areas warned vs Ruby storm surges
Project NOAH s latest storm surge predictions show towns in Samar province possibly getting surges as high as 4 1 meters when Typhoon Ruby Hagupit hits
DOH hospitals, offices on 'buddy system' for Ruby
The department has prepositioned drugs medicines and other supplies worth P243 million ahead of Typhoon Ruby
PH convicts Chinese poachers despite Beijing's warnings
The 9 Chinese fishermen arrested in May are fined 100 000 each for poaching with an additional 120 000 pesos 2 730 fine for catching an endangered species
Tamaraws making a comeback
The population of the endangered tamaraw now stands at 382 – a significant increase from last year and the highest since conservation efforts started
Typhoon Luis: 2 dead in drowning incidents
The government said it will exclude the deaths recorded from the MV Maharlika sinking from the Typhoon Luis death toll but includes it in the official situation report
To the social media savvy: Help report school damage
Education officials say the preemptive suspension of classes by local government units helped a lot during Typhoon Glenda
CHED approves tuition hike in 116 more schools
A total of 287 private colleges and universities will increase their fees with a nationwide average of P35 66 0 81 per unit
Mimaropa blanks NCR to defend Palaro football title
Mimaropa proves their 2013 title run was no fluke as they successfully win gold in football against NCR
