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ABALOS KIN NABBED FOR OPERATING COLORUM VEHICLE

A relative of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos was arrested for colorum operation violation. The suspect, identified as alias Jaz Abalos, was apprehended during the entrapment operation conducted by the composite team of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), DILG, and Department of Transportation. Abalos ordered the conduct […]

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DA SENDS AID, FARM EQUIPMENT TO BICOL FARMERS

As part of the national government’s continuing support to Bicolano farmers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the distribution of more than P75.03 million worth of financial aid and farm equipment in Pili, Camarines Sur recently. This includes P10.64-million financial aid under the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Rice Farmers Financial Assistance to benefit 2,128 […]

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DTI: GOV’T TO BACK AEROSPACE, DEFENSE INDUSTRIES

The Philippine delegation, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, highlighted the rapid expansion of the country’s aerospace industry in Washington, D.C. They cited the success of Collins Aerospace Philippines, a division of (RTX) and a PEZA registered company, as a testament to the industry’s successful […]

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DA TO GIVE BATANES 1ST MUNICIPAL TILAPIA HATCHERY

Batanes fish farmers will soon have their own local source of tilapia fingerlings as the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and the Local Government of Itbayat inaugurated recently the province’s first-ever Municipal Tilapia Hatchery in Barangay Raele in the island municipality of Itbayat. Equipped with breeding, nursery, and treatment […]

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DPWH BARES TRAFFIC DECONGESTION PLAN FOR NCR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has a comprehensive strategy aimed at easing traffic flow and improving transportation efficiency in Metro Manila.  Secretary Manuel Bonoan discussed some of the infrastructure projects to alleviate bottlenecks and provide alternative routes to ease traffic congestion during the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns convened by […]

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CSC: RAMADAN ‘FLEXITIME’ FOR MUSLIM GOV’T WORKERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) joins Muslim officials and employees in the public service in the observance of Ramadan and celebration of Eid’l Fitr. During the period of Ramadan, the CSC encouraged Muslim civil servants to consider reporting under flexible working arrangements (FWA) aimed to accommodate their religious practices while ensuring the continuity of government […]

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2 RAZON POWER PROJECTS GET DTI ENDORSEMENTS

Fostering the growth of the renewable energy sector in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry, through the Board of Investments One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (BOI-OSACSI), awarded the Certificates of Endorsement for Green Lane services to the two largest pumped storage hydroelectric power projects in the country, developed by Prime Infrastructure Inc. […]

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FRASCO JOINS 28TH RODEO FESTIVAL IN MASBATE CITY

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined tourists and locals in the action-packed kick-off of the 28th Rodeo Festival in Masbate City. “Tourism is now one of the strongest pillars of our economy, providing over five million jobs for fellow Filipinos, and it is precisely festivals like this that provide communities with economic […]

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DPWH FAST-TRACKS DAVAO RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to make significant strides in the implementation of its Davao River Bridge Project also known as the Bucana Bridge which is an integral part of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road.  In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that […]

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MANILA TO HOST 50TH METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Metro Manila Film Festival executive committee, will be celebrating its 50th edition in December. According to MMDA and MMFF concurrent Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the MMFF will celebrate its 50th edition with Manila City as host of the event since historically Manila is where the […]