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MMDA REVIVES LOVE BUS, OPENS INTERACTIVE GALLERY

Continuing its efforts to modernize its facilities and promote innovation in public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated the Metro Manila ‘Love Bus’, an interactive gallery, and the MMDA Annex Building in its headquarters in Pasig City. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration rites with MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, officials from […]

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DA TO USE SPACE TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) are turning to satellites and artificial intelligence to help the government spot farm damage faster, improve irrigation planning, and protect food production from floods, droughts and other climate risks. The agencies formalized a five-year collaboration to use Earth observation, geospatial information and space-based technology […]

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ERC, DTI-BOI FAST-TRACK RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) are strengthening coordination to facilitate the regulatory requirements of renewable energy projects under the government’s Green Lane services. During a courtesy visit to the ERC office, ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan and DTI-BOI representatives discussed the designation […]

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DEPED FUTURE-PROOFS SHS GRADUATES

To bridge the gap between classroom learning and evolving market demands, the Department of Education (DepEd) joined forces Tuesday with over 170 leaders across government, industry, and strategic economic sectors to align the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Curriculum and Work Immersion Program with emerging workforce trends. The high-level DepEd-Industry Dialogue on Global Competitiveness, Innovation, and […]

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DA, DPWH PARTNER FOR P71M TARLAC ROAD PROJECTS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are moving P71.52 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Concepcion, Tarlac to the bidding stage, strengthening transport links between farming communities and markets. The two agencies signed a memorandum of agreement covering four projects with a combined length of 5.43 […]

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ERC SET TO MODERNIZE PROCESSES WITH $60M MCC

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to modernize and streamline its regulatory processes as part of the $60-million Philippines Energy Threshold Program of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The program, signed by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton and Finance Secretary Frederick Go during the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum in Manila, seeks […]

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RIVERA RECEIVES FAJARDO AT GAB OFFICE

Filipino professional boxer Miel Fajardo made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera. Fajardo visited Rivera to discuss his upcoming fight preparations, training itinerary, and career roadmap. During the meeting, the boxer shared details regarding his upcoming training regimen, which includes an extended stint in Hong Kong aimed at […]

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ANGARA: SUSTAIN ARAL GAINS AFTER PISA PERFORMANCE

Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the urgent need to sustain targeted academic interventions like the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, following significant performance gains by Filipino learners in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The 2025 PISA results marked the Philippines’ strongest showing across Reading, Mathematics, and Science since it joined […]

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BOC SEIZES P200M SHABU, KUSH FROM PASAY WAREHOUSE

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), led the inspection of more than ₱199.7 million worth of shabu and high-grade marijuana intercepted in packages declared as personal effects at a warehouse in Pasay. The shipment, consisting of 15 boxes coming from Canada, was flagged by the BOC […]

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DA LAUNCHES P4.3B AID FOR 542,000 BENEFICIARIES

The Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed about P4.3 billion worth of assistance and services to 542,000 beneficiaries in 269 local government units under the government’s Handog ng Pangulo program. The nationwide rollout includes support for rice, corn, high-value crops, livestock and fisheries, as well as assistance delivered through KADIWA ng Pangulo and the Kabuhayan at […]