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DPWH FINISHES ROAD PROJECT IN DINGLE, ILOILO

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delivered the completion of a concrete road to provide a more reliable and secure transportation network in the municipality of Dingle, Iloilo. Stretching 1.23 kilometers from Barangay Agsalanan to Barangay Potolan, the road project involves construction of portland concrete cement pavement, extension of existing pipe culverts, […]

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DOT, GO NEGOSYO TO HOLD TOURISM SUMMIT ON MAY 6

The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with Go Negosyo, will be holding the first ever Tourism Summit this year at SM Seaside City, Cebu on May 6.  The island province of Cebu will be the pioneering location for the event, which aims to provide networking opportunities for the tourism industry stakeholders, as well as […]

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PROVINCIAL BUSES ALLOWED IN EDSA DURING HOLY WEEK

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that provincial buses shall be allowed on EDSA during the Holy Week. From April 3 to 5, provincial buses will be allowed on EDSA from 10 pm to 5 am; and from April 6 to 10, round-a-clock. This is to accommodate the expected influx of passengers going to […]

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NOGRALES CALLS FOR GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN ASEAN

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo A.B. Nograles called on delegates from the different ASEAN Member States (AMS) to work together toward achieving gender equality and greater inclusivity in the region. In his opening remarks at the event titled “Strengthening the Institutional Building Blocks for Implementing the ASEAN Gender Mainstreaming Strategic Framework: Support to the […]

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PHILHEALTH WARNS PUBLIC OF HEAT STROKE

With the onset of the dry season, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) advised the public to take necessary precautions to avoid heat stroke. “Hindi po biro ang heat stroke dahil maaari po itong magdulot ng permanent damage sa utak at iba pang vital organs tulad ng puso at kidneys, kaya iwasan po sana nating […]

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MMDA FIELD WORKERS TO TAKE BREAKS VS HEAT STROKE

Starting April, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose a 30-minute “heat stroke break” for its field personnel to cope with the blistering summer heat. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes has signed a memorandum circular re-implementing the “heat stroke break” policy to protect field personnel from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps […]

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PHILIPPINES, FRANCE HOLD 2ND AGRICULTURE FORUM

The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the French government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty and the Bureau of Exportation and International Partnership, organized the 2nd Philippines-France Agriculture Forum recently. With the theme, “Improving the integration of small-hold farmers and fisherfolks in the global value chain for agricultural commodities through […]

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MARCOS MARKS DISEASE CONTROL CENTER BILL AS URGENT

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed appreciation for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to certify as urgent Senate Bill No. 1869, also known as the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) bill. Creating a local CDC will further strengthen the country’s capability to address public health emergencies, making for effective disease prevention and control. […]

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1ST SUMMER FILM FEST ALL SET ON APRIL 2, SAYS MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is all set for the first Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Parade of Stars to be held in Quezon City on April 2. Kicking off at 4 pm in Villa Beatriz, the Parade of Stars will showcase eight floats featuring each movie in this year’s lineup: Apag; Singlebells; […]

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DA TAPS ARMY FOR NCR DELIVERIES OF AGRI PRODUCTS

The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has delivered on its commitment to bring agricultural products straight from the farmers to the consumers through a partnership between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of National Defense (DND), which has mobilized the Philippine Army (PA) for this initiative. With the assistance from the PA’s […]