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PRESIDENT MARCOS APPROVES RICE PRICE CEILINGS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the recommendation to impose mandated price ceilings on rice in the whole country to ensure reasonably priced and conveniently accessible staple food to Filipinos amid the alarming increase in its retail prices in the market. Executive Order No. 39 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin recently stated that President Marcos […]

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FRASCO JOINS CEBU FRIENDSHIP BIKE RIDE AND RUN

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced the Congressman Duke Frasco Friendship Ride and Run event at the scenic Santiago Bay in Camotes Group of Islands in Cebu recently. The event gathered some 1,000 cyclists and runners. In her speech, Frasco emphasized the viability of Camotes Group of Islands as an ideal destination […]

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DPWH FINISHES ROAD UPGRADE IN MAGALANG, PAMPANGA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) conducted road improvement works along a local road to enhance connectivity and promote safety in the Municipality of Magalang, Pampanga.  DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Operations in Central Luzon Roberto Bernardo, identified the newly-upgraded […]

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CSC: SEPTEMBER TREATS, DISCOUNTS FOR GOV’T WORKERS

Government officials and employees may avail of special treats and discounts on purchases, accommodations, and activities this September in celebration of the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that the CSC has partnered with various private establishments to offer exclusive rates and freebies for the 1.9 million […]

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FRASCO OPENS 34TH PH TRAVEL MART

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) recently. Representing President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Frasco graced the PTM  titled “Love 34th Philippine Travel Mart, Love The Philippines”, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. “The Philippine Travel Mart exemplifies the ideal approach to […]

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DPWH STARTS BILIRAN ROCKFALL NETTING PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking a rockfall netting project along Biliran Circumferential Road (BCR), particularly at Barangay Inasuyan, Kawayan, in the province of Biliran. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH-Biliran District Engineer Alfredo Bollido said that the ongoing project costing P100 million is designed to safeguard public areas, […]

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FRASCO JOINS CEBU’S PASIGARBO SA SUGBU 2023

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023, the showcase festival of the Cebu Government held at the New Carcar City Sports Complex, demonstrated the Cebuanos’ deep affection for the country, as the performances embodied the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “Love The Philippines” campaign. The participating contingents displayed their support for the tourism campaign through various means, such as […]

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DPWH FINISHES HEALTH FACILITY IN TABACO CITY

The newly-renovated Dr. Lorenzo P. Ziga Memorial District Hospital in Tabaco City, Albay is now providing better quality healthcare services for the people. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in convergence with the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Region 5 recently completed the improvement works on the district […]

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CHED: MORE DIGITAL ED PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHINA EYED

The Philippines and China will further boost their cooperation in Science, Technology, Agriculture, and Mathematics education; conduct training programs for professionals in various subject areas; promote student mobility, joint research, and language teaching and expand digital education in Philippine universities. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera met with China’s Ministry of Education […]

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PH EYES ETHANOL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT WITH BRAZIL

Following the Philippine Department of Agriculture – Sugar Regulatory Administration (DA-SRA)’s visit to São Paulo, Brazil early this year, delegates from the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) and the Embassy of Brazil in Manila met with DA officials recently to discuss areas for cooperation between the two countries to boost its sugarcane and ethanol industries. As […]