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WTTC LAUDS PH HOSTING OF INT’L TRAVEL SUMMIT

Leaders of the global tourism industry praised the Philippines’ successful hosting of the 21st Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as it closed with high hopes for an industry battered by two years of the pandemic. “I’m not often stumped for words, but I am now. Wow! What an amazing summit. We […]

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DPWH STARTS WIDENING OF 2 QUIRINO BRIDGES

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) commenced two bridge widening projects in Barangay Villa Santiago, Aglipay, Quirino, to complement the ongoing widening from two lanes to four lanes of Cordon Aurora Boundary Road in Isabela Boundary-Junction Dumabato Section. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 2 Director Loreta Malaluan, […]

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CHED SIGNS PACT WITH 2 SINGAPORE GROUPS – DE VERA

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and two Singaporean organizations, Nanyang Polytechnic International (NYPi) and the Temasek Foundation joined forces to equip Philippine education leaders with problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills that will enable them to face 21st-century challenges. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between CHED and NYPi was led by CHED Chairman […]

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ARREST OF MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE SUSPECT LAUDED

Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, Executive Director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), lauded the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the arrest of Datu Harris Ampatuan in Cotabato City, one of the suspects in the 2009 killing of journalists in what has been called the Maguindanao massacre. “I commend the men and women […]

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DEPED CREATES ‘BANSA’ PEACE FRAMEWORK – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) has created the Balangkas ng Nagkakaisang Sambayanan (BANSA), the agency’s national peace framework, to strengthen the Department’s commitment to upholding a culture of peace, and the call for safer and conflict-free schools and learning institutions. “DepEd is fully committed to ensuring the protection of learners and schools in conflict-affected areas […]

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SAMPULNA TO BIZ SECTOR: HELP FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna urged businesses to step up efforts in switching to sustainable actions to combat the effects of climate change and environmental destruction in celebration of the Earth Day recently. With this year’s theme “#InvestInOurPlanet”, Sampulna encouraged manufacturing companies, food businesses, and market vendors to join […]

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MMDA TRAFFIC ENFORCERS GET FREE SUNGLASSES – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has received a donation of Essilor sunglasses for its traffic enforcers in recognition of their duties, especially during the dry season. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the donation from the Essilor Vision Foundation was initiated by former MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos who chaired the agency for a year. During […]

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PH TOURISM SHOWS ASTONISHING RECOVERY – WTTC

World tourism executives and scores of delegates from across the global travel and tourism sector gather in iconic Manila for the 3-day 21st World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit under the theme, “Rediscovering Travel”. In the opening ceremony at the Manila Marriot Hotel, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat welcomed the WTTC delegates attending in […]

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PH, INDIA RENEW AGRICULTURE PARTNERSHIP – DAR

Philippine Agriculture Secretary William Dar and India Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar agreed to renew their partnership towards stronger technical cooperation and market access to sustainably increase food production for both countries, provide Filipino and Indian farmers with higher income, and achieve a more balanced trade of goods. Tomar hosted a brief bilateral meeting with […]

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DTI SEES PH E-COMMERCE SECTOR GROWTH, MORE JOBS

Good news for job hunters. According to a study conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), 75% of HR practitioners interviewed say that the e-commerce sector is thriving and there is a need to hire additional talents. An 86.7% E-commerce Job Outlook Index (EJI) was also recorded for the first time in this […]