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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the preventive maintenance works along Agusan-Davao section of the Daang Maharlika in Barangay Kapatungan, Trento, Agusan del Sur, paving the way for a safer and smoother travel experience for motorists. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region XIII Director Alex Ramos, said that […]
A delegation from the Department of Agriculture (DA), led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., recently visited the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) in South Korea to discuss investment opportunities and policy coordination related to the planned 20-hectare Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Complex in Nueva Ecija. “This project plays a crucial role in realizing President […]
Concerns in Mandarin Chinese may now be addressed by call center agents speaking the same language at the Tourist Assistance Call Center, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. The language is an addition to the English and Filipino speakers since the creation of the call center in October 2023, as well as Korean language speakers […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Office (LTO), has revoked the license of an ELS Bus Company driver caught in a viral video over-speeding on the way to La Union. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the license of Mark Louie A. Burgos was revoked after he was involved in two road incidents […]
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), under the Department of Agriculture (DA), met its rice mechanization targets in 2024, delivering thousands of machines and expanding its support programs for farmers, cooperatives, and local government units (LGUs). Backed by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)—a key provision under the Rice Tariffication Law of […]
BALINGOAN, Misamis Oriental – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, led the inauguration of the newly expanded Port of Balingoan in Barangay Bauk-bauk, marking a major step forward in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize the country’s transportation infrastructure. Strategically located 84 kilometers northeast of Cagayan de Oro City, the port […]
Aligned with the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a Bagong Pilipinas to strengthen grassroots sports development, the National Academy of Sports (NAS) produced its first batch of Grade 10 completers, marking a major milestone since the institution’s establishment in 2020 through Republic Act No. 11470. The ceremony, attended by Senator Pia Cayetano, DepEd […]
The National Food Authority (NFA) has built up a buffer stock equivalent to 7.17 million 50-kilogram bags of milled rice—a volume enough to feed all Filipino for nine days. This is the agency’s highest inventory level since the end of 2020, helped by higher palay buying price that averaged P27 a kilo last year and […]
The Philippines is actively courting increased French investment in high-growth sectors, offering attractive incentives and a streamlined business environment, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. Speaking at the Philippines-France Business Forum, Roque emphasized the country’s commitment to strengthening its economic ties with France and outlined specific industries ripe for collaboration. […]
Three destinations from Central Luzon have been newly nominated in the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), bringing the total nominations to 10, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. The new nominations include Aurora Province as Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination; San Fernando, Pampanga as Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination; and Clark Freeport Zone as […]