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DA EYES ONE-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD FOR P29 RICE PROGRAM

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. is looking at a one-year trial period for the P29 rice program to gather sufficient data and insights to devise a strategy to keep the cost of the food staple down for a larger number of Filipinos while sustaining farmers’ income. “This program is a targeted intervention. It’s a […]

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PACUAL LEADS DTI’S 43RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Secretary Fred Pascual led the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 43rd anniversary celebration themed “43 Best Years of BLISS: Boundless Legacy of Integrity, Service, and Synergy.” Pascual highlighted the DTI’s unwavering commitment to ethical practices, exceptional service, and collaborative partnerships as the driving forces behind its achievements. “Ang ating dedikasyon sa etikal na gawain, […]

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MMDA DEPLOYS MOBILE COMMAND CENTER AT SONA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed its new high-tech Mobile Command Center (MCC) which was utilized for the first time for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA).MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes led the unveiling and blessing of the new MCC at Commonwealth corner Batasan/IBP Road in Quezon City. […]

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PHILHEALTH LAUNCHES DIGITAL PLATFORM

In a bid to make services truly accessible and within reach by as many Filipinos as possible, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) introduced another innovation in the field of digital transformation systems through its new ePhilHealth platform. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and PhilHealth co-developed and launched ePhilHealth platform, an integration […]

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MMDA JOINS BRIGADA ESKWELA IN QUEZON CITY

In preparation for the opening of classes, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently joined the “Brigada Eskwela” Kick- Off program of the Department of Education (DepEd) with the theme “Bayanihan Para Sa Matatag na Paaralan” led by newly-appointed Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, and District II Representative Ralph Tulfo at […]

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MMDA TO DEPLOY 1,329 PERSONNEL FOR SONA 2024

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement a traffic management plan for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) slated on Monday, July 22, at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said 1,329 personnel are tasked to manage both vehicular and pedestrian traffic; assist […]

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ANGARA ASSUMES POST AS EDUCATION SECRETARY

Secretary Sonny Angara officially took over the reins of the Department of Education (DepEd), succeeding Vice President Sara Duterte, who resigned from the agency recently.In a symbolic gesture during the simple turnover ceremony held at the DepEd Complex in Pasig City, the Vice President handed over the DepEd Seal and Flag to Angara, marking the […]

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DOT, THE MEDICAL CITY INK PACT ON MEDICAL TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and The Medical City (TMC), a premier healthcare institution, entered into a historic partnership aimed at positioning the Philippines as a top destination for health and wellness. This landmark collaboration was formalized during the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing recently at the Grand Hyatt Manila. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco […]

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DTI PUSHES ‘TATAK PINOY ACT’ TO REVIVE PH ECONOMY

“The Tatak Pinoy Act envisions extending the sterling Filipino reputation to locally-made products and services. Our objective is to ensure that products bearing the label ‘Made in the Philippines’ stand as symbols of quality, innovation, and sustainability,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual at the Tatak Pinoy Act Forum recently. Themed “Tatak Pinoy […]

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2 SULTAN KUDARAT FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS FINISHED

Riverside communities in Palimbang and Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat are now better protected against flooding with the completion of two flood control structures by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The completed projects identified by DPWH Region 12 Director Basir Ibrahim are the construction of a 400-meter riverbank protection structure in Barangay Baranayan, Municipality […]