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DTI ANNOUNCES ADJUSTED SRP FOR COFFEE, SALT

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has completed the assessment and validation of notifications for price adjustments filed by certain manufacturers in the Coffee and Salt categories of the basic necessities with suggested retail prices (SRPs). Price adjustments have been approved for 3 of 13 stock-keeping units (SKUs) of coffee and 6 of 19 SKUs of […]

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PH ACHIEVED MILESTONES AT COP28 — YULO LOYZAGA

The Philippines achieved significant milestones, playing a key role in operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund and the Santiago Network, throughout the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai. These accomplishments encompassed successful negotiations, policy advancements, and international collaborations, reflecting the country’s commitment to urgent […]

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FRASCO, BELMONTE DISCUSS QMC TRANSFORMATION

In a move towards urban redevelopment, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco at the DOT Central Office in Makati City. The meeting tackled the city government’s proposal to transform the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) into a vibrant green haven for public enjoyment and cultural enrichment. The redevelopment of the […]

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DPWH FINISHES BRIDGE REHAB IN NUEVA VIZCAYA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the rehabilitation and strengthening of Rosario Bridge 2, which now ensures the safety of motorists traversing Bambang-Kasibu-Solano Road in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary Eugenio Pipo, Jr., DPWH Nueva Vizcaya First District Engineer Marifel Andes reported the […]

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NO SRP ON RICE, FARM PRODUCTS – TIU LAUREL

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the Department of Agriculture is not considering the proposed imposition of suggested retail price (SRP) on farm products, particularly rice. “We’re not doing it. Prices of rice and other agricultural products in international markets like Thailand and other countries are volatile and fluctuating due to El Nino. Hence, […]

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PALAWAN IN TRIPADVISOR’S TRENDING DESTINATIONS

One of the country’s crown jewels, Palawan, bags another prestigious accolade, this time as one of the Trending Destinations in the World for 2024 on Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel site for travel deals and reviews. This latest recognition comes on the heels of Palawan’s back-to-back global citations in 2023 as one of the World’s […]

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MMDA TO BUILD LINEAR PARK IN SAN JUAN CITY

To stimulate and sustain solid waste management practices along waterway easements that will contribute to the reduction of volume of waste ending up in waterways and drainage areas, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will establish a linear park along the easement of San Juan River in Barangay Batis. In an inspection conducted with the […]

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TIU LAUREL UNVEILS 3-YEAR PLAN FOR DA

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. unveiled before Cabinet members his plan to increase agricultural productivity, lower food cost, ensure food security, and make farming and fisheries a more bankable investment alternative. “Our goal is to modernize Philippine agriculture to spread benefits across the entire value chain,” Tiu Laurel stressed. “We also envision to make farming and […]

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DA EYES MORE COLD STORAGE FOR CROPS, AGRI PRODUCTS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. is planning to build more cold storage facilities at the Food Terminal in Taguig City as part of a broader strategy to address overproduction and minimize post-harvest losses of agricultural products, particularly vegetables and other high-value crops. “Ang immediate problem na nakikita ko ay iyong oversupply from time to […]

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FRASCO JOINS SINULOG SA LALAWIGAN IN CEBU CITY

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her utmost support for Cebu’s Sinulog festivities during the Sinulog sa Lalawigan at the Cebu City Sports Center. A proud Cebuano herself, Frasco underscored the festival’s cultural significance to all Cebuanos, emphasizing its portrayal of their profound faith and devotion to Senyor Sto. Nino. “Sinulog has […]