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When it comes to government officials, it is one’s performance in the present that matters, not one’s past. This according to Deputy Speaker Benny Abante Jr., who on Friday said that “leaders in government should be held accountable for their actions today––not what they did years ago––especially when it comes to dealing with the COVID-19 […]
Given the 2.5%-contraction of agriculture in the year’s first semester–the biggest output decline in five years–Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has called on the Duterte administration to invest bigtime in “mega farms” across the country to attain food security even at this time of the pandemic and finally transform this underperforming yet resources-rich sector into […]
Stressing that solid waste management is everyone’s responsibility, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu reminded the public to do their share in helping the government rehabilitate Manila Bay. Cimatu issued the statement after tons of trash were washed ashore on Manila Bay due to incessant rains brought by the enhanced southwest […]
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that it vaccinated 22,000 in its workforce two weeks after it rolled out its nationwide “Ligtas Lahat” COVID-19 vaccination program using company-procured vaccines. The initial tally, covering July 27 to August 6, puts the company on track to meet its goal of vaccinating some 35,000 employees before the end of […]
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the dismantling of various illegal mining equipment during a series of operations conducted against small-scale mining activities in Quezon town, Nueva Vizcaya province. The joint operations which were carried out by MGB-Region 2, DENR Region 2, Provincial Environment and […]
A day before the implementation of stricter quarantine restrictions, Rizal 2nd District Representative Fidel Nograles on Friday led the youth of Montalban in a ride for hope and resilience dubbed as “Padyak Montalban.” “We want to assure the people of Montalban that although the next coming weeks or even months may prove difficult, we are […]
Ahead of the distribution of P10.84 billion in cash subsidies to those hit the hardest by the two-week reimposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has proposed the reboot of the aid or ‘10K ayuda’ bill for the benefit of other families outside the national capital who are […]
Recognizing the value of the company’s success, Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) kicks off its 25th anniversary by giving back to the communities within the company’s vicinity. The tire manufacturing company is set to donate tires for the emergency service vehicles of its neighboring communities to support the quick COVID-19 and emergency response of its local […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary and Task Force Build Back Better (TF BBB) chairperson Roy Cimatu said that with the completion of the first phase of dredging operations in Marikina City, the TF BBB is now ready to commence the second phase of the project in Pasig City. “The challenge is to […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service (DENR-SCIS), conducted a virtual art workshop for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in observance of the 43rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu emphasized that “PWDs who use art as a medium of expression would have a more […]