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As part of its month-long 127th Anniversary Celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity recently. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the tree-planting initiative of the DPWH Social Affairs Committee headed by Undersecretary Marichu Palafox marks another fruitful year for the agency, reaffirming the Department’s strong […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched a new website that allows vehicle owners to check their traffic violations under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the “May Huli Ka 2.0” is a web-based platform that enables the vehicle owners to conveniently check for traffic violations by entering their plate or […]
The Cebu Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) 2025 officially kicked off with an exciting evening of culinary creativity, local flavors, and vibrant culture at the Jpark Tower in Lapu-Lapu City.Gracing the grand opening as Guest Speaker was Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who expressed the DOT’s continued commitment to uplifting Filipino culinary […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently launched the nationwide rollout of an initiative granting minimum wage earners access to P20 per kilo rice—a collaborative effort fulfilling the campaign promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ease the financial burden on vulnerable Filipinos. “This isn’t just about rice—it […]
Passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) can expect shorter lines and a more comfortable experience at the airport with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signing an agreement with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to enhance passenger experience at the country’s main gateway. The agreement follows President Ferdinand […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web interface. This initiative aims to automate frontline services and simplify regulatory compliance by streamlining business licensing and accreditation processes nationwide. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a more responsive government, the DTI is leveraging digitization through this new […]
The Philippines is actively pursuing deeper agricultural trade ties with Egypt, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. meeting with Egyptian Ambassador Nader Nabil Zaki recently to explore broader market access for high-value Philippine produce, particularly mangoes and bananas. The discussions form part of a larger effort by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to diversify […]
As part of her working visit to Negros Occidental, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged over 900 students and faculty of STI West Negros University in Bacolod City for a “Tourism Talks” forum, where she underscored the transformative role of tourism in nation-building and youth empowerment.“What an inspiring day to learn from […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Caloocan City Government conducted a cleanup drive at Maligaya Creek located adjacent to La Loma Cemetery Exit and San Pancracio Parish in Barangay 120, Caloocan City.MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana emphasized the cleanup efforts are part of the agency’s “Bayanihan sa Estero” program, a community initiative aimed […]
Both northbound and southbound lanes of Roxas Boulevard from Buendia to P. Burgos Drive in Manila will be closed to traffic from 5am to 11am on Thursday, June 12 to give way to the 127th Independence Day Celebration which will be held at Rizal Park. Road closure will also be simultaneously implemented on the following […]