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KOREA BACKS DOH’S 1ST BUCAS CENTER IN PAMPANGA

The Department of Health (DOH), through the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH), welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, Lee Sang-Hwa to the first Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) center in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga.  Lee expressed his gratitude to the Philippines for the alliance of the two […]

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DTI LAUNCHES ‘TINDAHAN MO, E-LEVEL UP MO’ PROGRAM

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully launched the pilot run of its “Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!” program. This nationwide initiative aims to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by elevating them through digitalization and sustainable business practices. “This first module of the ‘Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!’ program is a step […]

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DENR LEADS PLANTING OF 90,000 TREES ON ARBOR DAY

More than 90,000 tree seedlings were planted in 200 hectares of land during a simultaneous tree-growing activity held in 205 sites nationwide led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in celebration of Arbor Day. DENR Undersecretaries Atty. Jonas Leones and Marilou Erni, and DENR CALABARZON Regional Executive Director Nilo Tamoria led the […]

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DPWH FINISHES SHORELINE PROJECT IN MAASIN CITY

Fisher folks and residents of a coastal community in Maasin City, Southern Leyte are now protected from strong waves with a shoreline structure completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Based on a report submitted by DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar Tabacon to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, the project involves the construction […]

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DPWH FINISHES ROAD IN ASIPULO, IFUGAO

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed the construction of a 2-lane road traversing the mountainous barangay of Cawayan in the town of Asipulo, Ifugao Province. DPWH Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Director Khadaffy Tanggol, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the completed road stretching 3.5 kilometers now links […]

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FRASCO HIGHLIGHTS PH TOURISM PERFORMANCE

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the outstanding accomplishments of the Philippine tourism industry during the inaugural Philippine Tourism & Hotel Investment Summit 2024. The event, held at the New World Makati Hotel recently, gathered key industry leaders, stakeholders, and investors. “It is the spending of our tourists that ultimately benefits our […]

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DTI: PH MERCHANDISE EXPORTS UP 26.4% IN APRIL 2024

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual is optimistic about the Philippines’ export performance following the expansion of the country’s merchandise exports by 26.4% in April 2024 to $6.2 billion from $4.9 billion in April 2023, according to preliminary data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).  Cumulative merchandise exports for the first […]

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DA ORDERS GOAT CULL IN MARINDUQUE DUE TO Q FEVER

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) depopulated more than five dozen goats imported from the U.S. following the detection of Q fever among some of the animals at a government breeding station in Marinduque. The goats were bought for a dispersal program to farmers. BAI confirmed the Q fever – a zoonotic disease caused by […]

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MMDA OPENS RAINBOW CROSSWALK, FOOTBRIDGE IN PASIG

As a vibrant symbol of support and allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) transformed a pedestrian lane and a footbridge into rainbow crosswalk and overpass in front of its head office in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the rainbow-painted crosswalk and footbridge is […]

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BONOAN LEADS DPWH 126TH ANNIVERSARY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) celebrated its 126th Founding Anniversary, underscoring the significant milestones achieved under the “Build Better More” Program.  This year’s theme, “Serbisyong May Bilis: Building Better More for a New Philippines,” highlights the department’s commitment to speed and quality in infrastructure development, emphasizing integrity and the efficient use of […]