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DPWH, MMDA INSPECT TARTAR CREEK IN LAS PIÑAS CITY

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes and Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar inspected the results of the cleanup drive under the Bayanihan sa Estero program at Tartar Creek, Barangay Pamplona Tres and Barangay Talon Dos in Las Piñas City. These joint […]

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FEED-IN TARIFFS ADJUSTMENT GETS ERC NOD

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved long-pending adjustments to the Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) covering the calendar years (CY) 2021 to 2025 and has directed their recovery by the FIT-eligible plants entitled to it over a five-year period beginning CY 2026. “The approval marks the first adjustment to the FIT scheme since 2020,” ERC Chairperson Nino […]

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DPWH, DOTR TO MAKE EDSA PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be working together to make EDSA safe and accessible to pedestrians and commuters. This is following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to make EDSA accessible and walkable for commuters and pedestrians, especially the vulnerable sectors like persons with […]

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ANGARA TO AMCHAM: EXPAND SCHOOL-TO-WORK PATHWAYS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara encouraged the members of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) to expand cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen school-to-work pathways of Filipino learners. During the General Membership Meeting of the AmCham, Angara shared that DepEd is immediately implementing reforms according to the directive of President […]

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MMFF KICKS OFF GRAND PARADE OF STARS ON DEC. 19

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to kick off its 51st edition with the highly-anticipated Parade of the Stars on December 19 (Friday) in Makati, which serves as host city for this year’s event. The Parade of the Stars, a prelude to the MMFF’s nationwide screening, will showcase the stars and floats of the […]

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ERC HOSTS ASEAN POWER GRID CONSULTATIVE MEET

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, hosted the ASEAN Power Grid Consultative Committee (APGCC) for a Capacity Building and Training Session on Power Market at the ERC Main Office recently. The activity forms part of continued regional collaboration to strengthen regulatory frameworks and deepen technical understanding of […]

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DA SETS RED ONION MSRP AT P150 PER KILO

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has raised the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) of red onions to P150 per kilo from P120, effective December 11, as rising import costs continue to push market prices higher. The adjustment follows increased export prices from major suppliers and added pressure from the weaker peso. The SRP for yellow […]

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DA BANS IMPORTED PIGS, PORK FROM TAIWAN AMID ASF  

The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the import of live pigs, along with pork meat, pig skin and other related products from Taiwan, following the confirmation of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the move is essential to protect the country’s multi billion-peso hog industry from the […]

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BOC INTERCEPTS UNDECLARED YEN AT NAIA TERMINAL 1

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen border security and enforce cross-border currency regulations, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted undeclared foreign currency carried by an arriving passenger at NAIA Terminal 1 recently. A total of JPY10,000,000, estimated at P3,762,000, was found in the passenger’s […]

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DEPED HOLDS ‘PAMASKONG HANDOG’ IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara joined the Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya Pamaskong Handog ng Presidente Year 4, the annual gift-giving initiative of Office of the President in Malacañang, while the Department of Education (DepEd) held the simultaneous celebration in all public schools in Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos […]