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PARK FOR SENIOR CITIZENS BREAKS GROUND IN MANILA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the local government of Manila City, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Senior Citizens’ Park and Pet Park located in Pandacan, Manila City. The proposed park is a flagship initiative under Metro Manila’s Green Green Green (G3) Project, which […]

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DA LAUNCHES CRAYFISH PILOT FARM IN NUEVA ECIJA

In a province known as the country’s main producer of rice, the Department of Agriculture is testing the commercial viability of a very different crop: the Australian redclaw crayfish. The DA is hopeful that the high value species can help reshape local aquaculture in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel led the ceremonial […]

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DOT ADOPTS LANDBANK LINKBIZ PAYMENT PLATFORM

As part of its efforts to cultivate efficient and reliable government service for industry stakeholders, the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), the country’s largest government-owned bank. Through the partnership, the DOT will adopt LBP’s LinkBiz Portal, an electronic payment platform that will allow tourism […]

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DA EXPANDS ‘BENTENG BIGAS’ PROGRAM TO LINGAYEN

The Department of Agriculture kicked off the expansion of the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through local government units, betting that scale, tighter logistics, and steady state procurement can bring affordable rice to vulnerable Filipinos while shoring up farmers’ incomes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led […]

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RIVERA SWEARS IN NEW GABEA OFFICERS

The newly inducted officers of the Games and Amusements Board Employees’ Association (GABEA) formally took their oath of office at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The ceremony was officiated by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Commissioners Atty. Manuel Plaza III and Angel Bautista. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐀 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞: President: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐋. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳 Vice President: 𝐅𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐡 𝐀. 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐭 Secretary: 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐚𝐲 Treasurer: 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐨 P.R.O.: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃. 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐚 Auditor: 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏. 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫 […]

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PH ON MICHELIN’S MOST EXCITING FOOD DESTINATIONS

The Philippines is now officially on the MICHELIN Guide’s Most Exciting Food Destinations for 2026, calling it an ideal time to explore the country’s food scene. The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the latest recognition, which places the Philippines on the list of 16 recommended food destinations and elevates the country’s culinary reputation on the […]

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BOC INTERCEPTS PARCEL WITH KUSH WORTH P480,000

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted an inbound parcel containing illegal drugs with a […]

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DEPED TO BUILD 16,000 CLASSROOMS WITH P105-B PPP

Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced the rollout of P105.7-billion public-private partnership (PPP) to build 16,459 new classrooms in much-needed areas to end congestion of learners and the slow progress of school infrastructure. Angara and a team from the Department of Education (DepEd) recently approved the Public-Private Partnership for School Infrastructure Project Phase III (PSIP III) […]

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MAGUINDANAO WAREHOUSE YIELDS SMUGGLED CIGARETTES

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Davao worked alongside the Philippine National Police – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PNP-BARMM) in the recovery of 2,483 master cases of illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of P106,232,672 at Sitio Lanzones, Barangay Gumagadong Calawag, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. The operation was initiated following information received by the […]

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PACQUIAO TO SPONSOR MP CHESS PHILIPPINES

Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera held a productive meeting with Jun Lasco and John Salcedo regarding the staging of the much-anticipated Manny Pacquiao (MP) Chess Philippines at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The event will be sponsored by former Senator Manny Pacquiao, who, aside from being a legendary Filipino […]