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DA EYES MORE FOOD PRODUCTION AMID EL NIÑO THREAT

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recently met farmers, local government leaders and officials of the Department of Agriculture in Pampanga to sustain the push for agricultural modernization and increased food production in the face of El Niño. Around 600 farmers and officials gathered at a rice field in Candaba […]

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1ST MIFF IN HOLLYWOOD A SUCCESS, SAYS ARTES

The first-ever Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), held in Hollywood, USA, came to a successful conclusion, bringing great honor and pride to the Philippine film industry. With the goal of showcasing, promoting, and uplifting Philippine cinema, MIFF brought together the filmmakers and stars behind the 10 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 entries who walked […]

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DENR, NASA PARTNER FOR NCR AIR QUALITY STUDY

The Philippines will be part of an international collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study and address air quality issues in the Asian region. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga disclosed that NASA will be conducting scientific research flights that are specifically designed to study the atmosphere of Metro Manila and […]

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DTI AFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR STRONG INVESTMENTS SECTOR

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual affirmed the Department’s strong efforts to create an enabling environment for investments during the inauguration of the Brother Industries Philippines Inc.’s third factory expansion in Batangas recently. “We are actively showcasing our skilled workforce, strategic location, and generous investment incentives to the world, tailoring opportunities to […]

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DA GIVES FARM AID TO 12K CANDABA FARMERS, COOPS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the distribution of agricultural interventions among 12,141 rice farmers and nine farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Mandili High School, Candaba, Pampanga recently. A total of 3,680 Candabeño rice farmers tilling a maximum of two hectares received P5,000 each under […]

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ROAD FOR REMOTE DAVAO DE ORO COMMUNITIES FINISHED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently improved a local road to provide ease of access to far-flung communities in the Municipality of Montevista, Davao de Oro. DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby Cordon, in her report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, said that a two-lane concrete road was constructed to connect […]

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DOT LAUNCHES PHILIPPINE TOURISM AWARDS

To honor the excellence and continued support of industry stakeholders, institutions, and partners, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Philippine Tourism Awards (PTA) to encourage friendly competition and, at the same time, further promote industry excellence. “Today, we launch the Philippine Tourism Awards which celebrates excellence in the entire tourism value chain. Through the […]

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DA, DTI, NIA INK PACT FOR EFFICIENT RICE SUPPLY

The Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to ensure an efficient rice supply chain and create an alternative market for the grain which will benefit both farmers and consumers. The MOU seeks to promote the Integrated Rice Supply Chain […]

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CSC: NO ENDORSED CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REVIEWERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) does not endorse any review material or review center for the Career Service Examination (CSE). CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles warned the public against review centers, groups, and private individuals using the name, logo, and website of the CSC or claiming to be endorsed by the Commission in offering online and […]

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PASCUAL EYES PH-VIETNAM CROSS-BORDER COLLABORATION

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called for deeper economic collaboration and stronger investment deal between the Philippines and Vietnam during the welcome networking reception for the Philippine business delegation at the sidelines of the Presidential visit in Vietnam. In his address, Pascual welcomed business leaders as he emphasized the shared economic […]