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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin the rehabilitation of EDSA starting December 24 using the new technology from Japan. This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to find faster and more practical solutions to repair ESDA without disturbing motorists and commuters. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon […]
Officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation Office, and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted inspection and random drug testing among bus drivers in several terminals in Cubao, Quezon City.MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the multi-agency inspection is in line […]
The Department of Agriculture is tightening its monitoring of wet markets, intensifying surveillance to keep food prices in check as surging Christmas demand puts pressure on consumers’ wallets. The DA led a joint price and supply inspection at the Muñoz Public Market, moving ahead of the holiday rush and signaling tougher enforcement, with Assistant Secretary […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the Philippines’ commitment to visitor-centered care in her remarks at the launch of the DOT Transit Tour and Medical Tourism Concierge Pavilion at NAIA Terminal 3. The pavilion houses the Philippines’ first-ever DOT Transit Tour and Medical Tourism Concierge, a purpose-built space that offers curated short tours […]
Agriculture remains a crucial engine of employment in the Philippines, but fresh data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) bring a familiar weakness into sharp focus. Many of the jobs the sector generates still come and go with the seasons, a reality that Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said highlights the urgent need to turn […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently promoted 16,025 teachers. This was done through the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) system implemented under the leadership of Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The names of 41,183 teachers have been submitted to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for processing of the next batch of promotion. “This reclassification is […]
Temporary lane closure and stop-and-go scheme will be implemented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) along the route of the Metro Manila Film Festival ( MMFF ) 51st Edition Grand Parade of Stars on December 19, Friday, in Makati City. Traffic adjustments will be in effect from 12:01 pm up to 10 pm on […]
Carrying forward the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a stronger and more capable border force, the Bureau of Customs – Enforcement Group (BOC-EG) formally commenced the Customs Police Rapid Intervention Group Special Operations Training.The activity signals the start of four (4) months of rigorous and highly specialized training designed to strengthen the customs […]
After eight years of inaction, the long-delayed flood mitigation works at the Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila are finally moving forward. According to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, it was President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself who ordered that the pumping stations get repaired before the rainy season begins next year. “Ang importante lang, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) led simultaneous “boodle fights” across eight major fish ports and landing areas as part of Paskong Baybayin, a nationwide Christmas gathering honoring the country’s farmers and fisherfolk. Around 800 farmers and fisherfolks joined the communal feasts held in Navotas City, Cavite, General Santos City, Palawan, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Eastern Samar, […]