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DPWH COMPLETES ILOILO CITY EVACUATION CENTER

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a new multi-purpose building project that will serve as an emergency evacuation center in the district of Arevalo, Iloilo City. DPWH Region 6 OIC-Director Sanny Boy Oropel said that the project enhances the disaster response capabilities of the province by offering a versatile facility with multi-functional […]

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DOT HELPS ORIENTAL MINDORO RECOVER AFTER OIL SPILL

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the culmination of the “Bayanihan sa Bukas na may Pag-Asa sa Turismo (BBMT)” Alternative Livelihood Training program at the Balai Mindoro Convention Center, which trained over 1,300 oil spill affected tourism workers in the province. This event, along with the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) […]

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MMDA SETS NCR HOLIDAY MALL OPERATION HOURS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) met with mall operators and other stakeholders to discuss traffic management plans in preparation for the approaching holiday season. In a meeting led by MMDA Deputy Chairman Undersecretary Frisco San Juan, Jr. and Traffic Discipline Office Director for Enforcement Atty. Victor Nuñez, shopping mall operators agreed to adjust their […]

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DPWH FINISHES CALBAYOG CITY ROAD PROJECTS

A newly constructed road and slope protection structure implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now offer locals in Calbayog City ease and safer movement of people, goods, and services. “Residents of Barangay Roxas I and Barangay Lilbertad in Calbayog City are reaping the benefits of a 350-meter road constructed to link […]

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PH FILM HERITAGE BUILDING TO RISE IN INTRAMUROS

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the significance of film tourism and the construction of the Philippine Film Heritage Building during its Groundbreaking Ceremony at the historic grounds of Baluarte de San Diego of Intramuros, Manila. Frasco announced the DOT’s prioritization of Film Tourism as a way to highlight a component of […]

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DPWH ACTIVATES ‘LAKBAY ALALAY’ FOR UNDAS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will once again deploy composite teams to help with the surge of motorists along key routes owing to the upcoming holidays of All Saints’ Day and All Soul’s Day. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan ordered the reactivation of the Department’s roadside assistance program for “Undas” effective 8:00 am […]

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MMDA TO HIKE FINES FOR BUS LANE VIOLATORS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that fines for the violation of exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane regulation along EDSA will soon be increased as the agency noted private vehicles repeatedly disregarding the rules. In a press conference, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that there are many errant drivers of private vehicles, […]

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DPWH FINISHES CALBAYOG CITY ROAD PROJECTS

A newly constructed road and slope protection structure implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now offer locals in Calbayog City ease and safer movement of people, goods, and services. “Residents of Barangay Roxas I and Barangay Lilbertad in Calbayog City are reaping the benefits of a 350-meter road constructed to link […]

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PH GETS 4 NOMINATIONS IN WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2023

With four nominations under its belt this year, The Philippines is defending its back to back title as the World’s Leading Beach Destination and World’s Leading Dive Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), dubbed as the Oscars of the travel industry. The Philippines’ track record of excellence in the travel and tourism industry […]

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PCSO WARNS AGAINST SCAMMERS

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Junie E. Cua reminded the public to only rely on official channels for news regarding the agency. Cua’s reminder comes amid repeated attempts to use his name and that of other PCSO officials and the agency’s logo by online scammers. Cua also warned the public against clicking links sent […]