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MMDA, WB CHECK FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROJECTS – ARTES

Project proponents from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) together with representatives from the World Bank conducted field inspections and met to discuss updates on the status of activities initiated by the MMDA under the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP). The inspection activity began with a visit to the Vitas Pumping Station in Tondo, […]

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DA LAUNCHES ‘PLANT, PLANT, PLANT PART 2’ — DAR

As part of the proactive measures of the Philippine government to mitigate and cushion the effects of the global economic challenges compounded by the Ukraine crisis, while boosting local food production, the Department of Agriculture (DA) launched the “Plant, Plant, Plant Program Part 2,” during the opening program of the National Women’s Month. Agriculture Secretary […]

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DENR REVIEWS MASUNGI GEORESERVE PACT

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is closely scrutinizing the details of a 2017 memorandum of agreement (MOA) it signed with the Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) to ensure its consistency with the country’s laws on protected areas. DENR-Region 4A Executive Director Nilo Tamoria said the move was in line with the order […]

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IN-PERSON GRADUATION RITES POSSIBLE – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) is optimistic that schools will be able to conduct limited physical End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites for School Year 2021-2022. At the recent EduAksyon Virtual Regional press conference hosted by DepEd Region IX, Education Secretary Leonor Briones expressed her optimism that schools may be able to conduct their graduation rites depending on […]

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DPWH BUILDS ACCESS ROAD TO MATICDUM FALLS

An access road constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now ensures a safer and more convenient travel to Maticdum Falls in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. “With Maticdum Falls accessible only by foot, the newly-paved road will ease travel for both locals and visitors and better promote the miniature waterfall as […]

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FOREIGN LEISURE TRAVEL TO PH NOW EASIER – DOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) sees a sustained recovery of the heavily impacted sector as the Philippines becomes the first country in Asia to accept fully vaccinated foreign leisure travelers with the most relaxed entry protocols, including quarantine-free entry, while also allowing visitors to freely travel to reopened destinations around the country. “We are proud […]

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DUTERTE NAMES ARTES, SAN JUAN AS MMDA CHAIRMAN, GM

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed lawyer Romando Artes as the new Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman effective March 1, vice Atty. Benhur Abalos Jr. who resigned last February 7. Artes expressed gratitude to the President for his trust and confidence, assuring the public that projects beneficial to Metro Manila shall continue to be implemented. […]

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ISRAEL TO HELP PH DAIRY INDUSTRY – DAR

To further enhance the development of the country’s dairy sector, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) partnered with Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) through a joint declaration signed recently. Under the signed document, DA and MASHAV will collaborate on attaining food security and developing the Philippine dairy sector through technical and economic partnerships […]

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NCR HAS ENOUGH WATER FOR DRY SEASON — DENR

Amid the decreasing water level in Angat Dam, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna assured the public that the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) remains on top of the situation as it continues to undertake measures to ensure sufficient water supply during the dry season. “The NWRB will be in […]

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HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER TO CREATE JOBS – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez highlighted the possible benefits that the Philippines might be able to gather from the establishment of the largest hyperscale data center in the country during the courtesy call of Darren Hawkins, CEO of SpaceDC. Together with him was Joshua Robinson, Chief Investment Officer of the said […]