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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation and upgrading works along a portion of Puerto Princesa South Road in an effort to improve mobility in the world-famous Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH MIMAROPA Regional Office Director Gerald Pacanan said that a total […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is encouraging government agencies in Metro Manila to adopt the Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) in the Government in support of the current initiative of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to improve the traffic situation. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that the Policies on FWAs in the Government, promulgated […]
The Department of Agriculture will invite experts from Sun & Earth Microbiology LLC, a Florida-headquartered biotechnology company, to help eliminate Cecid fly infestation that undermines Philippine mango production and export. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA is open to the idea of testing the products of Sun & Earth, whose chief executive […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) formally opened the three-day Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) 2024 at the World Trade Center Manila recently. During the opening ceremony, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco delivered the good news that the dive industry contributed over P73 billion in revenue last year. Frasco said this was made possible with the […]
The Department of Agriculture underscored the need to increase support for local seaweed producers to boost the potential of the second biggest export earner in Philippine aquaculture. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. pointed out the local seaweed industry’s potential to regain its status as the world’s biggest exporter. “We really need to support the industry,” […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will be capacitating tourism officers nationwide under the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) with Sustainable Tourism Development Trainings designed and run by the Asian Institute of Management. This, as a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between DOT and ATOP recently at the DOT Central Office. DOT […]
Works are underway for the construction of a new four-storey West Visayas State University College of Law (WVSU-COL) building in La Paz, Iloilo City by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region 6 Director Sanny Boy Oropel said that the commencement of the building project […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual recognized the significant role of robust public and private partnerships in propelling the country’s automotive industry during the ceremonial turnover of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation’s (TMP) presidency recently. Pascual also recognized TMP and the broader automotive industry’s contribution to boosting job creation and economic growth. “Over […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has constructed the Dugo Flood Control Structure to safeguard residential and agricultural areas from the hazards posed by the overflowing of the channel of Abulug River leading to flooding of adjoining areas in Abulug, Cagayan. Based on the report of DPWH Cagayan 2nd District Engineering Office to […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) entered into a collaborative agreement to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The partnership seeks to boost the country’s rice industry through sustainable practices that will enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest losses, and improve marketing efficiency and value addition. The […]