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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has welcomed a $34.1-million grant from the United States to develop the Philippines’ ube industry, complementing a separate P300-million government initiative to expand production as global demand for the purple yam grows. The five-year US-funded program is expected to benefit more than 12,500 Filipino farmers and strengthen the country’s participation […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted an inspection and random drug testing of bus drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), ahead of the long weekend for the observance of Undas 2026. Led by MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the inspection was conducted in coordination with representatives from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has taken the initial steps to begin the development of the Flood Mitigation Master Plan for Tarlac to alleviate severe flooding in the province. DPWH is conducting the project together with various representatives of the national, local, and provincial governments. According to Secretary Vince Dizon, President Ferdinand […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged stronger collaboration among families, schools, government, and tech companies to protect young Filipinos online, during the launch of the “Digital Dialogue In Real Life: Safety Starts with Conversation” interactive exhibit. Addressing stakeholders, educators, and tech representatives, Angara stressed that children and teenagers cannot be expected to carry the entire burden […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive guidelines to help schools prepare for strong to very strong El Niño conditions forecasted by the state weather bureau PAGASA to persist through mid-2027. The proactive measures under Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 64 s. 2026 aim to keep school environments safe, protect the health of learners […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) received recognition from the Supreme Court of the Philippines for its contribution to the implementation of electronic notarization (eNotarization), particularly in facilitating compliance with Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) requirements through the BIR’s electronic Documentary Stamp Tax (eDST) system. The recognition was conferred during the ceremonial signing of Joint Memorandum […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) won the Philippines Strategic Partnership Innovation of the Year – Government Organization award at the Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2026 held in Singapore, earning regional recognition for its efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement and advance trade facilitation. The award recognizes the Bureau’s Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC), a […]
The Department of Agriculture and Davao City-based Avante Agri-Products Philippines Inc. have joined hands to ship two container loads of buko (young coconut) to Liberia, a humanitarian initiative that could open a new international market for the country’s top farm exports. The Philippines has shipped 32,000 pieces of fresh young coconuts to the African country […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed 391 new prefabricated school buildings that go up in weeks rather than years and are built to withstand 250 km/h winds and strong earthquakes, while another 150 units are currently under construction. “Our children shouldn’t have to wait years for a classroom. With these, we can build safe, […]
Eighteen teachers, school leaders and support staff were honored on Friday for doing their jobs with integrity. Education Secretary Sonny Angara told them that hard work and discipline matter most “when no one is watching.” “Ang sipag at disiplina ay hindi lamang mga salitang magandang ilagay sa isang programa o sa isang plaque. They are […]