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LA UNION ROAD SLOPE PROTECTION WORKS COMPLETED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a 154-meter slope protection structure along San Fernando-Bagulin Road in Barangay Bacsil, San Fernando City, La Union. DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan commended DPWH La Union District Engineering Office for the swift construction of the project which was completed within four […]

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BORACAY IN TIME’S 50 GREATEST PLACES FOR 2022

The Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the inclusion of Boracay Island among TIME’s 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in 2022. “The DOT affirms its pride and honor as Boracay Island once again proved its allure as a tourist haven. Such recognition will surely help us attain our goal of regaining our position in the global […]

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SIRENS ONLY FOR EMERGENCY, OFFICIAL USE — MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will comply with the parameters of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) as authorities step up their crackdown against the unauthorized use of blinkers and sirens or “wang-wang.” MMDA Officer-in-Charge Director Baltazar Melgar said that the agency has issued a memorandum prohibiting all […]

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PH EXPORTS UP AT 8.4% — PASCUAL

Contributing to the sustained expansion of the country’s economy, the Philippine exports grew by 8.4%, reaching $31.87 billion from January to May 2022 from $29.40 billion in 2021, based on the preliminary data from Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). On a year-on-year (YOY) basis, Philippine merchandise exports increased by 6.2%, adding $6.31 billion this month in […]

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DENR TURNS OVER SANITARY LANDFILL TO MARAWI CITY

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has turned over the operations, maintenance, and management of a newly built sanitary landfill facility (SLF) to the government of Marawi City in Lanao del Sur province. Former DENR OIC Secretary Joselin Marcus Fragada said that the completion of the engineered SLF serves as a “landmark accomplishment […]

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PH STRENGTHENS TIES WITH ASEAN, ITALY – PASCUAL

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual virtually attended the European House – Ambrosetti’s hybrid session of the High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Forum serves as a platform for ASEAN and Italy’s economic ministers and senior officials to tackle critical issues centered on economy and technology. Specifically, it sheds light on the […]

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DA ADOPTS STEPS TO INCREASE PH CHICKEN SUPPLY

With the increasing price of poultry brought about by higher demand for chicken and seemingly low poultry production, the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has put in place interventions following regular consultations with the industry stakeholders. According to BAI OIC-Director Reildrin Morales, BAI has lined up interventions that include […]

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FRASCO STARTS ‘LISTENING TOURS’ IN VISMIN

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco encouraged the DOT regional offices in the Visayas and Mindanao to continuously reach out to local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders to ensure the alignment of tourism development initiatives. In the first leg of her listening tours as tourism chief, Frasco met with the top officials of […]

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APO REEF PARK BAGS INT’L CONSERVATION AWARD

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has commended Occidental Mindoro’s Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP) for bagging the prestigious Blue Park Award for exceptional marine wildlife conservation at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The ARNP, along with Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Islands Marine Conservation Area and Colombia’s Old Providence McBean Lagoon […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES DISASTER INFO SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS

The Department of Education (DepEd) formally launched the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Information System (DRRMIS), an effective information management and communication system that will increase the safety precautions of all schools in the country. The DRRMIS is a product of the Education Safe from Disasters (Comprehensive School Safety Ecosystems) Program in partnership with Save […]