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CUA THANKFUL FOR BOSES NG BAYAN SURVEY TOP RATING

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and Quirino Governor Dax Cua expressed his thanks for the people’s continued trust in his leadership, after he emerged as the top governor in a recent survey of the country’s provincial leaders. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa pagkilala ng mga kababayan natin. As ever, the job is about serving […]

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RISING STUNTING AMONG PINOY KIDS ALARMS ULAP

As the country observes Nutrition Month this July, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines has expressed its alarm over the reported rise of stunting among Filipino children, as it urged local government units to do their part in addressing this “grave public health problem.” “The increasing number of stunted Filipino children is cause […]

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Government

WATER SECURITY PROGRAM NOW IN ZAMBOANGA ISLAND

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna visited the remote island of Tumalutab, Zamboanga City to personally inspect the impact of the administration’s flagship water security program to an island barangay that was surrounded by the sea but had nothing to drink. During his visit, Cuna held a dialogue with residents […]

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DENR REDUCES WATER COSTS IN REMOTE BARANGAYS BY 50%

Residents in the country’s most isolated barangays are now accessing safe, potable water at costs reduced by more than 50%, according to a recent report of the Water Resources Management Office (WRMO), the office created by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2023 under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to harmonize national water […]

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Business & Economy

SMC ROLLS OUT TOLL REBATES FOR PUVS, CARGO TRUCKS

SMC Infrastructure will provide toll rebates for select public utility vehicles and cargo trucks using the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and STAR Tollway starting March 23, following the government’s call to help ease the impact on the transport and logistics sectors of rising fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Eligible […]

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Politics

PS-DBM, OPS CENTRALIZE AIRLINE TICKET PURCHASE

The Procurement Service–Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) and the Office of the President entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the centralized procurement of airline tickets for government agencies through the PS-DBM PhilGEPS eMarketplace, under the Government Fares Agreement (GFA). During the MOA signing on March 10, 2026, at the Malacañan Palace, PS-DBM, […]

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Government

DENR BATS FOR PASSAGE OF WATER RESOURCES DEPT BILL

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) backed the passage of House Bill No. 6789, which the House of Representatives recently approved on third reading to create a Department of Water Resources (DWR).  The DENR called the proposal a landmark reform that will finally unify and modernize the country’s fragmented water governance system. The […]

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Government

LOTILLA: SPEED UP TITLING OF RESIDENTIAL LANDS

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued new rules that will make residential land titling significantly faster and fairer for millions of Filipino families. Through DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2025‑35, the agency has overhauled the country’s residential free patent system – an important move as untitled properties continue to delay infrastructure […]

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Government

DENR STARTS PLAN TO PROTECT PH RISE MARINE RESERVE

The government has begun a five‑year effort to secure long-term protection for the Philippine Rise, a move seen as crucial amid mounting threats to the country’s marine resources, food security and maritime domain. The initiative aims to put in place lasting safeguards for one of the nation’s most important but least understood offshore ecosystems, Environment […]

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PH, US SIGN MINERALS PROCESSING AGREEMENT

As a step toward a higher-value industrial and manufacturing economy, the Philippine Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States to support the development of the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector. Signed by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael Lotilla together with US Under Secretary of […]