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MMDA EYES MEASURES TO EASE KATIPUNAN TRAFFIC FLOW

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority inspected Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City in a bid to address traffic in the area in light of the resumption of face to face classes. During the early morning inspection, MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana said that the agency is studying measures to mitigate traffic as it has observed worsening […]

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PH BAGS ASIAN LEADING DIVE DESTINATION AWARD

Solidifying its status as the ultimate diving destination in the region, the Philippines has clinched for the fifth consecutive year the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title at the preeminent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023.Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the remarkable feat, following the WTA Asia […]

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INDONESIA FIRMS TO INVEST $22M IN PHILIPPINES

At the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized a series of business meetings led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, particularly with three prominent Indonesian companies from the key sectors of agriculture, digital technology, and connectivity. The three companies were PT Pasifik Satelit […]

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DA EYES DEVELOPMENT OF PH RUBBER INDUSTRY

Department of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban recently met with representatives from Head Sport Philippines and the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) to discuss ways to improve the local rubber industry and help rubber farmers boost their income. During the meeting, Head Sport Philippines proposed installing a modern rubber processing plant that will source raw […]

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FRASCO TO ROTARIANS: KEEP CONTRIBUTING TO TOURISM

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced the weekly Membership meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila at the Manila Polo Club, Forbes Park, Makati recently as guest of honor and keynote speaker.The Rotary Club is an International Non-Government socio-civic entity whose primary mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, […]

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MORE ROAD WIDENING PROJECTS IN ILOILO – DPWH

The on-going road widening activities of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along the Metro Iloilo Radial Road (R-4) in the municipality of Leganes, Iloilo will relieve traffic congestion and facilitate easier travel for motorists and communities.  DPWH Iloilo 4th District Engineering Office is currently undertaking the widening of the existing 1.7-kilometer, two-lane […]

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CSC, ARTA INK PACT TO BOOST ANTI-RED TAPE REFORMS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) ensuring the effective implementation of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11032, or the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 (EODB EGSD), on 31 August 2023 in Diliman, Quezon City. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles […]

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PRESIDENT MARCOS APPROVES RICE PRICE CEILINGS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the recommendation to impose mandated price ceilings on rice in the whole country to ensure reasonably priced and conveniently accessible staple food to Filipinos amid the alarming increase in its retail prices in the market. Executive Order No. 39 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin recently stated that President Marcos […]

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FRASCO JOINS CEBU FRIENDSHIP BIKE RIDE AND RUN

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced the Congressman Duke Frasco Friendship Ride and Run event at the scenic Santiago Bay in Camotes Group of Islands in Cebu recently. The event gathered some 1,000 cyclists and runners. In her speech, Frasco emphasized the viability of Camotes Group of Islands as an ideal destination […]

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DPWH FINISHES ROAD UPGRADE IN MAGALANG, PAMPANGA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) conducted road improvement works along a local road to enhance connectivity and promote safety in the Municipality of Magalang, Pampanga.  DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Operations in Central Luzon Roberto Bernardo, identified the newly-upgraded […]