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Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inspected the ongoing construction of a P500-million cold storage facility—a major infrastructure project of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that is expected to enhance food security, generate jobs, spur agri-investments, and significantly boost farmers’ incomes in Bicol and nearby regions. “This mega cold […]
Expect more Filipino-Indian business ventures with the renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines Inc. (FICCI PH). Signed at the Taj Mahal Hotel during the recent State Visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the MOU […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Grab tackled ways to provide Filipinos with comfortable, affordable and efficient mobility options as part of President Ferdinand Marcos’ directive to ensure a commuter-friendly environment. Marcos has reiterated the government’s commitment to provide Filipinos with an efficient and modern transport system by actively shifting away from a car-centric model by […]
Advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for enhanced enforcement against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) inspected a warehouse in Plaridel, Bulacan, leading to the discovery of approximately P605.29 million worth of illicit cigarettes with markings indicating China and Vietnam.The inspection was conducted by virtue of a Letter of Authority, following intelligence reports of suspicious […]
In adherence to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to protect public health from the dangers of illicit goods, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Subic, condemned five containers of smuggled agricultural products through proper disposal by dumping.The shipments, which contained assorted frozen meat, fish, preserved fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items, were […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is championing the Bicol region as a major force in the country’s cacao industry, aiming to boost national output while positioning the region as a reliable source of premium beans and specialty chocolate. Speaking at the first Bicol Cacao Congress and the fourth Cacao Festival, Tiu Laurel highlighted Bicol’s […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Valenzuela City local government signed several agreements, including assistance from the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI) to bolster learning and open future job opportunities for Valenzuela Technological College (ValTech) students in the railway sector. The agreement is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) […]
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman led the ceremonial launch of the second route of Cebu’s Love Bus Libreng Sakay in Cebu City recently.A collaboration of key government agencies, the initiative provides convenient, safe, and sustainable […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) at the Subport of General Santos, in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and other enforcement units, intercepted around 150 master cases of assorted smuggled cigarettes valued at approximately P5,932,790 during a joint operation in Makilala, North […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Transportation (DOTR) are jointly promoting the implementation of a 50 percent discount for all students on the MRT and LRT. Education Secretary Sonny Angara assured the DOTR of his full support and assistance in the successful […]