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DOT, DMW PARTNER TO TRAIN OFWS ON TOURISM BIZ

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have formalized a new component of their Balik Bayani sa Turismo partnership through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Investment Opportunities for Nation’s Tourism (IPON) Tourism Program at the DOT Multipurpose Hall in Makati City. Led by Tourism Secretary Christina […]

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MMDA: MMFF PARADE OF STARS ON DEC. 19 IN MAKATI

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to kick off its 51st edition with the highly-anticipated Parade of the Stars on December 19 in Makati, which serves as host city for this year’s event. The Parade of the Stars, a prelude to the MMFF’s nationwide screening, will showcase the stars and floats of the […]

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JICA HOLDS TRADE SYSTEM WORKSHOP FOR BOC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) strengthened its initiatives to boost trade competitiveness and secure supply chain consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a more efficient and globally aligned trade system, during the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) sponsored Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Workshop held in Manila recently.The activity brought together key AEO officers […]

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NEA, PALAWAN LGU PARTNER FOR ELECTRICAL INFRA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA), the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), and Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) reinforced their partnership to improve Palawan’s Electrical Infrastructure, welcoming the cooperation of the Palawan LGU. NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda signed a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Palawan Governor Amy Roa Alvarez, MIC President and CEO Rafael Jose Consing, […]

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DA ROLLS OUT ‘BENTENG BIGAS’ AT CLARK FREEPORT

A new KADIWA ng Pangulo center opened at the Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga expanding the initiative of Department of Agriculture to make food more affordable and bring it closer to minimum wage earners and other beneficiaries in this freeport through President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship program, Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! The KADIWA hub and […]

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BOC SEIZES KUSH WORTH P14.9M AT NAIA TERMINAL 3

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illicit drugs, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC- NAIA), together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other partner agencies, successfully intercepted high-grade marijuana, or ‘Kush,’ with an estimated value of P14.9 million at NAIA […]

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DEPED HIKES PROCUREMENT OF TEXTBOOKS BY 289%

With the goal of ending the decade-long delay in the delivery of supplies, the Department of Education recorded a 289 percent increase in the procurement of textbooks. According to the data of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), from 2012 to 2023, DepEd was able to procure only 27 titles of textbooks, where […]

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BOC CREATES ‘ISUMBONG KAY COMMISSIONER’ PLATFORM

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) proudly announces the creation of “Isumbong kay Commissioner,” the agency’s official online platform designed to streamline, expedite, and enhance the transparency of receiving and addressing public complaints and concerns related to customs services and operations. Initiated by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the platform is modeled after the Office of the President’s […]

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LACSON BACKS DIZON’S FIGHT VS CORRUPTION IN DPWH

Secretary Vince Dizon has the full trust of Senator Panfilo Lacson in steering the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to put an end to corruption. Lacson expressed his confidence in Dizon during the plenary debates on the 2026 proposed budget of DPWH. “We fully trust Secretary Vince Dizon and his team.” “Mr. Chairman, […]

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PH TEAM ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES 4TH PLACE FINISH LAUDED

The Philippines delivered a historical performance at the 14th ASEAN School Games (ASG) finishing fourth place in the overall ranking. The Philippine Team had a total of 43 medals – 4 gold, 10 silver, 22 bronze – showing a better performance compared to the 2024 games where the country got 6th place. As the returned […]