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Consistent with its mandate to protect lives and properties from natural disasters, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has constructed a new flood control structure along Sanito River in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia reported that the 680-meter flood control project in Barangay Sanito was completed ahead of schedule […]
In line with the anti-smuggling campaign of the national government, three containers—placed under an alert status by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as requested by DA Inspectorate and Enforcement Office (DA I&E)—were examined and investigated recently. The inspection of the suspicious shipments at the Port of Subic was conducted by BOC, together with the DA […]
As women continue to contribute to nation building through developed rural economies, the Department of Agriculture (DA) once again leads the country in recognizing their important role in agriculture and food sufficiency. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), rural women comprise a quarter of the total world population and […]
In line with the goal to contribute to the global goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and the annual observance of the World AIDS Day, the Department of Health (DOH) launched the 7th AIDS Medium Term Plan (AMTP) and called for equal access to services for People Living with HIV […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported 61% completion of the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge that will connect the City of Tangub in Misamis Occidental to the Municipality of Tubod in Lanao del Norte. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that the DPWH Unified Project Management […]
Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said the World Bank’s Philippines Economic Update (PEU) December 2022 Edition is extra special for the agriculture sector as it focuses on public expenditure review for agriculture. “We welcome its recommendations in ramping up efficiency and effectiveness of government spending in the sector,” Panganiban said during the […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) gathered key officials of Electric Cooperatives (ECs) from Region VI, VII and VIII in a seminar that aims to capacitate their newly elected Board of Directors, and newly appointed General Managers and Officer-in-Charge in understanding the Electric Power Industry. Former Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Commissioner Atty. Josefina Patricia M. Asirit […]
As the nation observes the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 November to 12 December, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) called on government agencies to intensify efforts to protect women in the public sector against gender-based violence. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said measures must be taken to foster a safe environment […]
Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Brazilian Ambassador Jose Maria de Souza e Silva, recently discussed necessary measures for a stronger, more vibrant agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador de Souza called for the potential creation of a model system of inspecting export meat and meat products in which the […]
Metro Manila mayors have agreed to impose a moratorium on the confiscation of driver’s license of traffic violators as well as the interconnectivity with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to quickly identify drivers with multiple violations, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. This was after the Metro Manila Council, the governing and policy-making body […]