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The Department of Transportation (DOTr), under the leadership of Secretary Vince Dizon, will move to support the continued service of motorcycle (MC) taxis. This development follows a key meeting with George Royeca, founder of Angkas and a long-time advocate for transport modernization and rider welfare. The dialogue highlighted pressing concerns from both bikers, whose livelihoods […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed the improved first-quarter performance of the farm sector, expressing confidence that favorable weather conditions and the intensified interventions of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will lead to better incomes for farmers and fisherfolk. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported a 1.9 percent growth in the value of agriculture and […]
Two flood control structures were recently constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to safeguard coastal areas in the fourth district of Camarines Sur Province. DPWH Region V Director Virgilio Eduarte, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, cited the completion of revetment projects in Barangay Tandoc, Siruma town and another […]
Nearly 4.3 million passengers benefitted from free rides on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 from April 30 to May 3, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive in celebration of Labor Day. The initiative saw record-breaking ridership on MRT-3, which served over 481,000 passengers on April 30 alone—its highest single-day ridership since the onset of the COVID-19 […]
The Department of Agriculture has lifted a temporary ban imposed on the importation of processed pork products from South Korea, following a comprehensive risk assessment and scientific validation of safety protocols of South Korea against African Swine Fever (ASF). The decision, outlined in Memorandum Order No. 23 issued by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed preventive maintenance works on the 9.46-kilometer section of the Benigno S. Aquino Jr. National Highway, formerly known as the Compostela-Cateel Road – a vital road infrastructure connecting the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby Cordon, in a […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the implementation of key programs designed to support and reward Filipino farmers and fisherfolk for their hard work that ensures the country’s food security. In a message marking Farmers and Fisherfolk Month this May, Tiu Laurel underscored the indispensable role of […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finally completed the multi-year convention center building project which will serve as the newest large-scale venue for events and local gathering in the city of Navotas. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from Undersecretary for Regional Operations in NCR, Regions III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon once again reiterated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s clear directives for bus operators and drivers to ensure commuter safety and convenience in a meeting with bus companies. This comes after a Pangasinan Solid North bus was involved in a recent tragic road crash on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway which Dizon strictly said, will […]
Manila Bay is alive, but 21 proposed and ongoing reclamation projects in Greater Metro Manila can threaten marine ecosystems and fishermen’s livelihood, and could worsen flooding in urban centers. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) confirmed the results of the 2024 cumulative impact assessment conducted by the Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) […]