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DPWH MARKS 126TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FUN RUN

Hundreds of participants joined the 2024 Anniversary Fun Run of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Central Office.  The event was part of the lineup of activities for the agency’s 126th founding anniversary, approved by Secretary Manuel Bonoan and proposed by the DPWH Social Affairs Committee Chairperson, Undersecretary Marichu Palafox. “The large […]

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PH, THAILAND MARK 75 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC TIES

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Thailand, First Lady Liza Marcos, together with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other Cabinet officials, graced the grand diplomatic gala event with the theme “Moving Forward to the New Era of Closer Friendship and Common Prosperity,” hosted by […]

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MMDA BRINGS BAYANIHAN PROJECT TO MALABON

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority brought its services and regular activities relevant to its mandates to the residents of Barangay Tañong in Malabon City, during the conduct of its Bayanihan sa Barangay project. Personnel from various MMDA offices conducted flushing, cleaning, and misting at Malabon Central Market, plus declogging of drainage and repair of drainage, […]

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DA, BOC SEIZE P100M SMUGGLED MEAT IN CAVITE RAID

Representatives from the Food Safety Regulatory Agencies of the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Customs conducted a follow-up inspection of the Vigour Global Logistic Corp. in Kawit, Cavite recently. The property, first raided on May 31, revealed illegal activities within the premises.  The composite team discovered that the warehouse leased by Vigour Global […]

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CSC JOINS 126TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles addressed the 1.9 million civil servants in various agencies nationwide as the country celebrates the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. “Kaisa ng bumubuo ng Komisyon sa Serbisyo Sibil, ang aking mainit na pagbati at pagtawag ng pakikiisa sa ika-126 taong pagdiriwang ng proklamasyon ng kalayaan ng ating […]

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DA TO JAPAN: ALLOW ENTRY OF MORE PH AGRI PRODUCTS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. is seeking the help of Japan’s new envoy to the Philippines, Ambassador Endo Kazuya, to increase exports of agricultural products to the Asian power house. The new Japanese ambassador recently paid a courtesy call to Tiu Laurel to discuss agricultural cooperation between the two countries, particularly details of the […]

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DOT TO BUILD TOURIST REST AREA IN LAKE SEBU

Addressing local officials of South Cotabato, T’boli elders, and tourism players, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her gratitude for the dreamlike experience of immersing in the breathtaking Lake Sebu with delegates of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippine Experience Program (PEP) SOCCKSKARGEN. “I feel as though I have floated into the dream that is […]

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DPWH FINISHES BRIDGE PROJECT IN AGUSAN DEL SUR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has facilitated more convenient travel along a section of the Daang Maharlika through a completed parallel bridge project in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. According to DPWH Regional Office 13 Director Pol Delos Santos, the 189-lineal-meter Andanan Parallel Bridge along Daang Maharlika proved effective in improving traffic movement […]

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DA AWARDS 12 YOUNG AGRI-PRENEURS

Hundreds of young farmers from the different parts of the country convened for the Department of Agriculture (DA) Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program 2024 Kick-off and 2023 National Awarding Ceremony held at DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute in the Science City of Muñoz recently. “Today’s agricultural society has unveiled the positive outcomes and benefits brought forth […]

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PH EYES INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH SINGAPORE

As part of the country’s Industry 4.0 Mission, the Philippine delegation, together with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, explored potential collaboration opportunities with Singapore’s Smart Nation Group.  During the visit to Singapore, they discussed areas of technology and innovation, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its application across various sectors. “By […]