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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual encouraged Australian firms to seize the stronger economic cooperation between the Philippines and Australia during the Business Roundtable Meeting, held in Adelaide, Australia. Pascual highlighted the Philippines’ growing economy and conducive business environment, making it a strategic location for investments with its young population, skilled workforce, […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the transport strike staged by Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at Laborers (MANIBELA) on October 16 failed to paralyze the normal public transportation operations at the National Capital Region. Transport group Manibela, headed by Mar Valbuena, is opposing LTFRB’s December 31 deadline for the consolidation of traditional jeepneys […]
In an ongoing effort to commemorate the invaluable sacrifices of civil servants who have met their untimely demise in the line of duty, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has extended an open invitation for nominations to the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) program. This initiative, pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 2100266 and CSC Memorandum Circular No. 9, serves as a […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with some foreign tourism stakeholders in Cebu City recently as part of the continuation of her listening tours, this time, to elicit valuable insights and suggestions from the specific sector to further improve the English as a Second Language (ESL) offering of the country’s local tourism […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has constructed a road in the town of Dipaculao, Aurora, making agricultural land and tourism attractions more accessible. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that the DPWH Aurora District Engineering Office (DEO) paved a road in Barangay […]
Officials of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA), United States (US) government, and Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) convened recently for an open forum and networking lunch as part of the US and BCIU’s agriculture mission to the Philippines. With the main objective of advancing food security goals, the meeting was led by DA […]
A high ranking official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) attended the Korea-Philippine Infrastructure and Plant Forum and the Korea-Asean Project Plaza in Taguig City recently organized by Korean Embassy in Manila with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain represented Secretary Manuel Bonoan at the gathering intended […]
Day 2 of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) Bicol wrapped up on a high note, with delegates receiving a welcome dinner hosted by Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda at Sumlang Lake in Camalig, following a productive day touring several Municipalities in Albay for a preview of the diverse tourism products that one may find […]
A total of 59,740 applicants joined this year’s Government Online Career Fair (GOCF) held from 18 to 22 September 2023. The GOCF, organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in collaboration with JobStreet.com, was created to provide a virtual platform for qualified job seekers looking for available opportunities in the government. The Department of Transportation […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) constructed an all-weather road that is presently helping an agricultural community in Loreto, Dinagat Islands. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Caraga Regional Director Pol Delos Santos and DPWH Dinagat Islands DEO District Engineer Noel Basañes said that a two-lane concrete road with line […]