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PERMANENT KADIWA STORES NOW IN DA-BPI CENTERS

After assessing the market value of agribusiness hubs in government premises with direct access to the public, the Department of Agriculture kicked-off the roll out of permanent KADIWA stores in various DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) research centers in the country. KADIWA is a flagship project of the DA through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance […]

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BONOAN, DPWH EXECS JOIN INT’L INFRA MEET IN KOREA

Top officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) participated at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) 2023 at the Grand Inter Continental Seoul Parnas, Korea.  Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of the Republic of Korea (MOLIT) and organized by the International Contractors Association of Korea, the 2023 GICC […]

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PRESIDENT MARCOS RAISES PALAY BUYING PRICES

Rice farmers can now sell their unhusked rice or palay to the National Food Authority (NFA) at a higher and more competitive rate, following the decision of the National Food Authority Council chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  The resolve, which was announced by the President and concurrent Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, was made […]

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FRASCO VOWS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR TAWI-TAWI

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reassured residents of Tawi-Tawi of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) support, as it pursues its objective of equalizing tourism opportunities ensuring tourism development where “no one is left behind.” Frasco stressed this as the tourism chief graced the 50th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi recently as guest of honor. “You may find […]

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DPWH FAST TRACKS DAVAO-COTABATO ROAD IMPROVEMENT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the improvement of Davao City-Jct. Digos City Section of the Davao-Cotabato Road.  A P71-million asphalt overlaying is being carried out by the DPWH Davao City Second District Engineering Office (DEO) over 9.41 lane kilometers of Davao City-Jct. Digos City Section in Toril District, Davao City.  […]

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CUA HAILS IMPACT OF BAGONG PILIPINAS SERVICE FAIR

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua hailed the impact of programs such as service caravans in bringing government closer to the people. “Programs such as the Bagong Pilipinas Service Fair have a positive impact on our communities. Dahil sa mga programang ganito na gobyerno mismo ang lumalapit sa mga tao, nabibigyan ng agarang […]

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DA NOTES IMPORTANCE OF BAMBOO IN PH AGRI SECTOR

Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano underscored the importance of bamboo in the agriculture sector, and its contribution to the national economy during the celebration of the World Bamboo Day and Philippine Bamboo Month. “Ang kawayan ay kailangan natin sa araw araw na kabuhayan natin, lalo na ang mga magsasaka at mangingisda,” Savellano […]

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PH SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRESENTED AT GLOBAL FORUM

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined key tourism players from across the globe in the 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum held in Macao special administrative region (SAR) of China. Frasco was in Macao as one of the panelists at the forum joining ministers from tourism powerhouses such as […]

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DPWH FINISHES NUEVA ECIJA TOWN BYPASS ROAD

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) upgraded from gravel to concrete the 1.48-kilometer Pedro Manubas Bypass Road in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija to provide safer and more convenient movement of goods and services.  DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Operations in […]

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DA HOLDS 16TH NATIONAL RICE TECHNOLOGY FORUM

With the theme, “Masaganang Palay at Bigas, Maunlad na Pilipinas,” the 16th National Rice Technology Forum (NRTF) was launched recently in Hagonoy and Digos City, Davao del Sur. The three-day event, which drew a thousand of participants from the different parts of the country, aimed at promoting the adoption of yield-boosting rice technologies by showcasing […]