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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the inauguration and turnover of the P278.3-million grains terminal and trading station in Batangas City, a key development aimed at consolidating the supply of corn to help reduce the cost of animal feeds and, in turn, lower the prices of poultry and livestock products within the Southern Tagalog Region. The […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) paid homage to Filipinas as movers of agricultural and economic development in the Philippines during its kick-off celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Month (NWMC) recently. Revolving around the main theme, “WE for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society,” as well as the sub-theme for this year, “Babae sa Lahat […]
“The Philippines is at a turning point in its infrastructure development. President Marcos has made it clear: the expansion and modernization of our railway system is a priority,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque underscored during her meeting with the executives of East Japan Railway Company (JR East) recently. Roque emphasized the […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has issued a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, along with poultry products, from three U.S. states—Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania—due to outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 strain. The temporary import ban, implemented through Memorandum Order 14, aims to protect the […]
Teachers Elizabeth Tovera and Juna Mirason from Jose Gonzales Elementary School (JGES), a Last Mile School in Benguet, dedicate most of their time to writing lessons on manila paper to use as visual aids for their learners. These are the kinds of challenges that last-mile and multigrade school teachers face before the implementation of the […]
A concrete paving project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is ongoing on a 5.4-lane kilometer access road leading to Malamawi White Beach in Isabela City, Basilan. In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Regional Operations in Mindanao Eugenio R. Pipo, Jr., DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia said […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recently led a Department of Agriculture (DA) delegation to Thailand to explore best practices, techniques, and systems in farming, product development, and agricultural supply chain management. The DA delegation also discussed bilateral trade opportunities and potential Thai investments in the Philippine agriculture sector with Thai counterparts and the private […]
Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now expect a more efficient flow of buses as 90% of station timers are working, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said.“Masaya po akong nagrereport na 90% sa mga 45-second timers sa EDSA Busway stops ay umaandar na po,” Dizon said. To ensure that bus drivers comply with the 45-second lay-by, […]
The much-anticipated gathering of golf enthusiasts, industry leaders, and stakeholders commenced recently at the Marriott Manila, with the Philippines headlining as a premier golf destination.Speaking in a pre-recorded video message, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the DOT’s commitment to positioning the Philippines as a global golf hub. “With over 100 breathtaking golf courses across […]
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator, Undersecretary Ariel F. Nepomuceno, emphasized a transformative approach to emergency management during the recent Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) workshop on Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation, and Response. The event, held from March 4-6, 2025, at the Taipei Marriott Hotel, underscored the critical role of civilian involvement in enhancing […]