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MMDA: MOTORISTS CAN NOW APPEAL VIOLATIONS ONLINE

Motorists can now file their traffic citation contests virtually as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launches an online filing platform for those who have been apprehended for traffic-related violations. Those who have been given a traffic citation ticket shall fill out an online complaint form via Google form and upload necessary documents such as […]

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DPWH DEPLOYS QUICK RESPONSE TEAMS FOR KARDING

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Teams of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been deployed in the wake of Typhoon Karding. According to a report from the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance, quick response teams consisting of 8,963 personnel and 1,590 pieces of equipment have been told to monitor the state […]

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US TO INVEST IN PH POWER, INFRA SECTORS — DTI

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual and United States (US) Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo agreed to pursue key investments in power generation, mineral processing, and infrastructure in the Philippines. In his meeting with Raimondo, Pascual shared his intention to attract more US investments in power generation, especially in the field of […]

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IRR CONSULTATION FOR TEACHER EDUCATION ACT STARTS

To further strengthen teacher education in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat, has conducted stakeholders’ consultation for the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11713 or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act. In her message, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte noted that the […]

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DPWH: NEW ROADS TO BOOST ILOCOS NORTE ECO-TOURISM

The development of transport infrastructure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has made local tourism destinations in Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte more accessible. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan said that the construction of the 3.9-kilometer Sta. Maria – Datag – Arapang – San Isidro […]

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DPWH OPENS FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS IN AKLAN

Two ongoing road concreting projects are being fast-tracked by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that would further boost agricultural production and open up trade opportunities in the province of Aklan. In the municipality of Nabas, a 1.3-kilometer farm-to-market road (FMR) with a reinforced concrete lined ditch and slope protection is being constructed […]

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OFWS IN TYPHOON-HIT JAPAN, QUAKE-HIT TAIWAN SAFE

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople ordered the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) in Japan and Taiwan to continue monitoring the conditions of OFWs and be ready to provide aid if needed. Ople also directed the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to be ready to extend assistance to OFWs in these two countries. The […]

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DA: RICE, MEAT SUPPLY ENOUGH FOR HOLIDAYS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured that the Philippine agriculture sector remains capable of producing enough rice and meat to meet the holiday demands. The Department of Agriculture relayed that the supply outlook provided by the agency’s National Rice Program reported an increase in local palay production. According to the agency, a big chunk […]

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DPWH FINISHES NUEVA ECIJA FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of a flood control structure along the Digmala River in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing reports from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that the improvement of a 664.4-lineal meter flood control structure along Digmala River section protects […]

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MMDA TO DEPLOY 500 PERSONNEL FOR ADB MEETING

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to deploy 500 personnel for the 55th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting which will take place on September 26 to 30, 2022. MMDA Acting Chairman Carlo Dimayuga III said members of the Task Force Traffic Management will be in-charge of providing personnel and equipment along the ADB-dedicated […]