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MMDA DEPLOYS ‘LIBRENG SAKAY’ BUSES, TRUCKS IN QC

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority beefed up its libreng sakay in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City to accommodate more commuters, especially students, days after in-person classes have resumed. During the actual dispatch, MMDA Acting Chairman Carlo Dimayuga III said that the agency is deploying seven buses and two military trucks to transport those commuting from Doña Carmen […]

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DOT, DOLE SIGN MOA FOR TOURISM JOB FAIR PROGRAM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially forged the partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the tourism job fair program entitled “Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso! National Tourism Jobs Fair” to provide the much-needed push in the revitalization of the tourism industry’s manpower needs derailed […]

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LTO DISTRICT OFFICE OPENS IN DINAGAT ISLANDS SOON

Preparations are underway for the establishment of a Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Dinagat Islands, Dinagat Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. said.“The opening of a regular LTO district office is a great relief for the people of Dinagat Islands,” Demerey stressed. The governor met with the top officials of the LTO in the Caraga Region, led […]

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BFAR TURNS OVER BOATS, ENGINES TO ALBAY FISHERS

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) has turned over 10 fiberglass boats and 11 marine diesel engines to some fishermen of the province of Albay at the Agri-Food Consolidation and Trading Center (AFCTC) in Barangay Cabangan, Camalig, Albay. Albay Vice Governor Edcel Grex Burce Lagman, in a social media post, thanked […]

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DOE FORMS ADVISORY PANEL FOR ENERGY SECTOR

Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla announced that the agency has formed a law and energy advisory panel that will address the challenges and bottlenecks in the regulatory framework in the energy sector. Lotilla said DOE has pooled senior legal advisers, which include retired Chief Justices Artemio Panganiban and Reynato Puno who will serve […]

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DTI, ANDALIN, TO EXPAND PH EXPORTS TO INDONESIA

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry- Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) partners with Andalin to boost trade and business-to-business (B2B) interactions between the Philippines and Indonesia. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by DTI and Andalin recently. The signing was led by Supervising Assistant Secretary of DTI-EMB Glenn Peñaranda and Andalin COO Saut Tambunan. […]

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DA HOSTS LIVESTOCK EXPO, LAUNCHES GAWAD LIVESTOCK

The Livestock Expo Philippines 2022 formally opened at the World Trade Center Manila, Pasay City bringing together more than 3,500 stakeholder participants from all over the globe on its first day. First held in the country in 2011, the Livestock Expo is considered to be the premier international trade platform for industry stakeholders. It is […]

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‘ABUSED’ CAM NORTE LEARNER GIVEN PSYCHOLOGICAL AID

Psychological first aid has already been provided to the Grade 5 learner who was allegedly bullied by her teacher during the first day of classes in Camarines Norte, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said the condition of the learner will be closely monitored, after a Facebook post about her […]

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BONOAN TO DPWH: ENSURE DISASTER-RESILIENT PROJECTS

All Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) offices nationwide were instructed to reassess systems to ensure strict compliance with laws and policies relative to high-hazard areas, no-build zones, and national protected areas in the implementation of infrastructure projects. In a memorandum, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan ordered all Service Directors, Bureau Directors, Project Directors, Regional […]

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FARMER COOPS TO SUPPLY ONIONS TO FAST FOOD CHAINS

While the supply situation of white onions in the country has become a growing concern, onion farmers have been working with the Department of Agriculture Agribusiness and Marketing Services (AMAS) to directly sell their produce to institutional buyers. In a consultation meeting attended by DA, SINAG, onion growers, traders and buyers, farmers expressed their strong […]