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As the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursues more sustainable tourism practices, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco spoke at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to conclude the second part of the Sustainable Development Training (SDT) at its campus in Makati City. The SDT is an intensive capacity-building initiative designed for key tourism managers at both national […]
The low-lying communities of Barangay Balinsasayao in Abuyog and Barangay San Isidro in Baybay, Province of Leyte are now protected from flooding with the completion of two flood control structures by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Leyte 5th District Engineer Eusebio Culas said […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual recently engaged with officials of Baladna to discuss their potential investment in establishing a large-scale, fully integrated dairy facility in the Philippines. Pascual cited that this strategic investment aligns with the country’s pursuit of self-sufficiency in food and milk production. “The Philippine government stands ready to […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco referred to the establishment of the Hyperbaric Chamber Center in Boracay as a significant step in enhancing the safety and overall experience for tourists, especially divers. “Just to give you a little background and context of how this all came to be, noong pumunta ako sa Boracay at nakinig sa […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently constructing a P19.39-million multipurpose building that would cater to the needs of senior citizens of Barangay Tugatog, Malabon City. DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan, in her report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, said that the DPWH Malabon-Navotas District Engineering Office (DEO) has accomplished […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) acknowledged the vital contributions of farmers and fishers to a thriving and prosperous economy as it kicked off the celebration of the 2024 Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ Month at the DA Central Office recently. With the theme “Magsasaka at Mangingisda katuwang tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas,” Agriculture Chief Francisco Tiu Laurel, […]
A road rehabilitation project completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now alleviates traffic congestion, upgrading transportation access and road safety for the communities in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. Implemented by the DPWH Southern Mindoro District Engineering Office (DEO), the road rehabilitation project along Bongabong-Sagana-Roxas-San Aquilino Road involves the repair and reconstruction of […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that it will extend the information campaign for one week relative to the prohibition of e-bikes, e-trikes, and other similar light vehicles on national roads which are under the agency’s jurisdiction, a month after the grace period granted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lapsed on May 18. In […]
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. is now back under the supervision and control of the Department of Agriculture nearly three years after it was transferred to the Department of Finance. “The PCIC is hereby attached to the DA for policy and program coordination,” said President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Executive Order 60. PCIC was created […]
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) joined hands to provide the first-ever organized cancer screening services for women in the workplace with the theme, “Babae, Mahalaga Ka! Magpa-cancer Screening na!” to foster cancer awareness, prevention, and control among women while improving their health and overall well-being. The […]