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DTI DESTROYS FORFEITED PLASTIC CHAIRS

In celebration of Consumer Welfare Month (CWM), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted a ceremonial destruction of 1130 pieces of forfeited monobloc chairs and stools at the Fair-Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) grounds. This destruction followed the signing of a deed of donation to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of the City of Manila, […]

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DA TO FOCUS ON AGRI SECTOR MODERNIZATION — LAUREL

Newly-appointed agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said his priority is to increase food production and modernize agriculture, a major pillar of the Philippine economy. Laurel said the marching order of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is to modernize agriculture so the country could be food secure, less dependent on imports and lift millions of farmers and […]

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MMDA BRINGS PINOY FILMS TO GLOBAL AUDIENCE

Filipino films which previously made their success in the inaugural Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this year upped their game as they took the spotlight in the first ever Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles, California. During the pre-launch press conference in LA, MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF Overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes said […]

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BELMONTE, QC GOV’T RECOGNIZED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

Mayor Joy Belmonte and the Quezon City government were recognized by numerous award-giving bodies and national government offices for their unwavering public service and initiatives for QCitizens. Belmonte was earlier recognized by the Saludo Excellence Awards as the “National Outstanding Mayor of the Year” for her dedication in serving QCitizens. Belmonte was also named as one […]

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PHILIPPINES, JAPAN SIGN TOURISM COOPERATION DEAL

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Japanese Government’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLITT) have signed a landmark agreement that is seen to expand opportunities for tourism development between the two countries. This, as DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and MLIT Minister Tetsuo Saito signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for tourism, the […]

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OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING HONOR GRADS INCLUDED IN HGE

Individuals who have earned Latin honors through open distance learning (ODL) programs can now submit applications for civil service eligibility if they wish to pursue a career in the public sector. This development comes after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued CSC Resolution No. 2300615 on 28 July 2023, which extends the coverage for Honor […]

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DTI EYES TECHNOLOGY USE TO BOOST PH ENTERPRISE

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual stressed the significance of digital transformation to advance the development of Philippine enterprise during the Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL). Pascual also emphasized the vital role of the franchising sector as a tool to advance the country’s economic growth in the event held at SMX Convention Center. […]

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DOT SENDS OFF UAL SFO-MANILA MAIDEN FLIGHT

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco sent a warm welcome to celebrate the San Francisco-Manila maiden flight of United Airlines (UAL). Philippine Department of Tourism-San Francisco (PDOT-SFO) sent off passengers, pilot, and crew with “Love The Philippines” tote bags and destination brochures during an intimate ceremony on Sunday (Oct. 29, USA time). They were treated to […]

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MMDA CONDUCTS DRUG TEST ON PUB DRIVERS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO), and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted random drug testing among bus drivers as they inspected the situation at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections and Undas break. […]

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3 MMFF ENTRIES TO BE SHOWN IN HOLLYWOOD

Featured Filipino films in the first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival, which was held in April, will take center stage in Hollywood with its overseas edition Manila International Film Fest (MIFF) slated to open for moviegoers on November 2. Set to light up the screen at the Directors Guild of America on Sunset Boulevard in […]