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In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to adopt the latest technologies and innovations for improved public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is now eyeing to advance traffic detection using artificial intelligence following a big switch in traffic management through its adaptive signaling system.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency wants […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said smuggled onions intercepted at the Mindanao International Container Terminal in early June will be destroyed as recommended by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) after samples tested positive for Escherichia coli bacteria. The Bureau of Customs, on the request of the DA-Inspectorate and Enforcement office and the BPI, intercepted a […]
Rail lines MRT-3 and LRT-2 have placed dedicated student lanes in each station to allow seamless movement of students availing of 50% fare discounts. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered rail lines MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2 to eliminate queueing at stations and avoid inconveniencing passengers. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the government must ensure efficient […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration’s Bagong Pilipinas vision of building a healthier, more resilient nation through inclusive infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ramon Revilla Sr. Sports Arena in Barangay Molino IV, Bacoor City, Cavite recently. The much-anticipated project, which has received an […]
The Department of Trade and Industry issued an Order imposing anti-dumping duties for five years on imported standard gypsum board, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only under AHTN 2022 Subheading No. 6809.11.00 from Thailand. Imports of the subject product from Gypman Tech Company Limited will face 8.52% anti-dumping duty as percentage of export […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) met with school authorities to discuss traffic mitigating measures on perennial chokepoints near big schools along major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region.The MMDA has identified critical chokepoints on Ortigas area, particularly the vicinity of La Salle Greenhills and Saint Pedro Poveda College. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, who […]
With a shared goal of enhancing road safety in the metropolis through strengthened collaboration, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) brings together multi-sectoral stakeholders to share insights and best practices to address road traffic crashes and fatalities through the Metro Manila Road Safety Summit 2025. The initiative forms part of the MMDA’s commitment in addressing […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will push through with the reduction of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice starting July 16, lowering the ceiling to P43 per kilo from the current P45, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said. The MSRP applies specifically to 5 percent broken, the most commonly consumed variety […]
More than 100 Filipino entrepreneurs are a step closer to becoming potential suppliers of fast-food giant Jollibee following a special training organized by the Department of Trade and Industry which aims to turn small businesses into stable enterprises by connecting them to a major market. A total of 106 owners of micro, small, and medium […]
The Philippines’ rich culinary scene and cultural heritage have earned the global spotlight in Episode 7 of the latest season of the acclaimed Netflix travel and food series, Somebody Feed Phil. Now streaming worldwide, the episode—part of the show’s 8th season—features host Phil Rosenthal’s flavorful journey through the bustling streets of Metro Manila and Cavite. […]