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MMDA TO HIKE FINES FOR BUS LANE VIOLATORS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that fines for the violation of exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane regulation along EDSA will soon be increased as the agency noted private vehicles repeatedly disregarding the rules. In a press conference, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that there are many errant drivers of private vehicles, […]

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DPWH FINISHES CALBAYOG CITY ROAD PROJECTS

A newly constructed road and slope protection structure implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now offer locals in Calbayog City ease and safer movement of people, goods, and services. “Residents of Barangay Roxas I and Barangay Lilbertad in Calbayog City are reaping the benefits of a 350-meter road constructed to link […]

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PH GETS 4 NOMINATIONS IN WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2023

With four nominations under its belt this year, The Philippines is defending its back to back title as the World’s Leading Beach Destination and World’s Leading Dive Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), dubbed as the Oscars of the travel industry. The Philippines’ track record of excellence in the travel and tourism industry […]

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PCSO WARNS AGAINST SCAMMERS

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Junie E. Cua reminded the public to only rely on official channels for news regarding the agency. Cua’s reminder comes amid repeated attempts to use his name and that of other PCSO officials and the agency’s logo by online scammers. Cua also warned the public against clicking links sent […]

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TRADE-IN E-WASTE FOR FREE CONCERT TICKETS – DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) continues to ramp-up efforts for the safe and responsible disposal of electronic waste and to raise awareness on its health and environmental impacts. The DENR-EMB has partnered with public interest and advocacy network EcoWaste Coalition for an e-waste exchange initiative geared towards consumers. The “Together […]

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DA LAUNCHES FOOD SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (DA-OASR) led the celebration of the Food Safety Awareness Week with the theme, “Pagkaing ligtas, masustansiya, at sapat, susi sa magandang kalusugan ng lahat.” The said celebration, held every last week of October to intensify public awareness and participation in government efforts […]

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TRIPA DE GALLINA LINEAR PARK IN MAKATI CITY OPENED

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, together with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), and the local governments of Makati and Pasay City, inaugurated the Tripa de Gallina Neighborhood Upgrading Project located in Brgy. San Isidro, Makati City. The inauguration and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding was led by MMDA Acting Chairman […]

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CSC TO GOV’T AGENCIES: PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH

As the country celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is reminding government agencies of the need to promote the mental health of the 1.9 million state workers nationwide. According to CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles, agency heads and officials must recognize that the quality of public service delivered to stakeholders depends on […]

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DTI URGES SAUDI COMPANIES TO INVEST IN PHILIPPINES

In a significant move towards deepening their economic cooperation, the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently came together at a pivotal Roundtable Meeting. The event, jointly organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Dubai, and the Saudi Ministry of Investments (MISA), unfolded on the […]

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DPWH FINISHES MUÑOZ-LUPAO ROAD IN NUEVA ECIJA

Motorists and residents are now benefiting from the newly-upgraded Muñoz-Lupao Road in the Province of Nueva Ecija undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Central Luzon Operations Roberto Bernardo, said that the stretch of […]