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DOT: ‘SOMEBODY FEED PHIL’ BOOSTS PH FOOD TOURISM

The Philippines’ rich culinary scene and cultural heritage have earned the global spotlight in Episode 7 of the latest season of the acclaimed Netflix travel and food series, Somebody Feed Phil. Now streaming worldwide, the episode—part of the show’s 8th season—features host Phil Rosenthal’s flavorful journey through the bustling streets of Metro Manila and Cavite.  […]

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P20/KILO RICE NOW AVAILABLE IN BACOOR, CAVITE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led officials of the Department of Agriculture in launching the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in Bacoor City, a major expansion of the P20 rice initiative aimed at easing the financial burden of millions of Filipino families. Originally planned for pilot testing in the Visayas this year, the P20 rice project […]

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DOTR TO PROTECT UPLOADER OF ‘RACING’ BUSES VIDEO

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will protect and provide legal assistance to the viral video uploader against GV Florida Transport, Inc.’s harassment after the latter has announced it will file cases against the uploader. A viral video of six GV Florida Transport, Inc. buses racing along a highway in Cagayan circulated online raising serious concerns […]

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DPWH BUILDS SOUTH COTABATO BYPASS ROAD

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the construction of a new diversion road that will relieve traffic congestion and facilitate a more convenient travel in the municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato. In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region 12 Director Basir Ibrahim mentioned that the 3.12-kilometer bypass along Banga-Tupi-Malungon […]

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DA LIFTS NETHERLANDS POULTRY PRODUCTS IMPORT BAN

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from The Netherlands. The import ban—which also covered poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen—was imposed in December after Dutch veterinary authorities confirmed an outbreak of H5 (N untyped) Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) […]

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DOT PARTNERS WITH MASTERCARD TO BOOST PH TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and global technology company Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to harness data-driven insights and targeted marketing in a bid to enhance the Philippines’ position as a premier global travel destination.Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Mastercard Senior Vice President for Customer Solutions Center for SouthEast Asia Ms. Aisha […]

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DOTR: SCMB RAILWAY PROJECT GETS US GOV’T TECH AID

The United States government, through the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced funding for technical assistance for the construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, which is designed to link three major ports in Luzon and decongest traffic at the Port of Manila. Secretary Frederick Go, Special Assistant […]

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DA OPENS TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY IN LOS BAÑOS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the formal inauguration of the Bureau of Plant Industry’s Tissue Culture Laboratory and Biological Control Agent (BioCon) Facility at the Los Baños National Crop Research, Development, and Production Support Center. Construction of the tissue culture facility and the upgrade of the BioCon laboratory in line with the vision […]

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DTI OFFERS LOAN ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Women-owned and women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) can now avail of loans of up to P20 million through the Women’s Enterprise Fund launched by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The said fund will help empower WMSMEs by improving their access to capital. The DTI, through its financing arm Small Business Corporation […]

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NFA TO ENFORCE STRICTER PALAY BUYING RULES

The National Food Authority (NFA) is rolling out stricter rules for buying palay (unhusked rice) to make the process more transparent and make sure small farmers benefit—not traders. Agriculture Secretary and NFA Council Chairman Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to ensure fair prices for rice farmers’ harvests and […]