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The Department of Tourism (DOT) marked another milestone with the twin launch of Salo-Salo: Philippine Experience Food and Gastronomy Tourism and the Market Tourism Development Plan-further highlighting food and gastronomy as a key pillar of the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028. “The Filipino story has always begun at the table. Long before tourism routes […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized the unwavering dedication of the national finalists of the outstanding farmers and fisherfolk during the 50th Gawad Saka: Parangal sa mga Natatanging Magsasaka at Mangingisda awarding ceremony recently at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City. A total of 101 national finalists were honored covering nine major categories […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is closely monitoring the price and supply of basic necessities across the Philippines, especially in areas affected by recent calamities. With price freezes automatically activated in calamity-stricken areas and proactive monitoring nationwide, the DTI assures the public of its unwavering commitment to market stability. “To every Filipino affected […]
Reinvigorating its commitment to saving lives during disasters and emergencies, the Philippine Red Cross added a new set of humanitarian fleets from its partner organizations—five Volunteer Emergency Response Vehicles (VERV), a service vehicle, and a bloodmobile unit. The turnover ceremony was held recently at the PRC National Headquarters in Mandaluyong. The five VERVs were donated […]
Officials from the Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Customs inspected smuggled sugar from Thailand, brought in by a multi-purpose cooperative, following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the crackdown on agricultural smuggling to protect farmers and consumers, and ensure a fair market for business. “We cannot let these illicit trading practices […]
The Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Board has officially approved the National Certification (NC) III for Child Development Workers (CDWs) to professionalize the early childhood education workforce and improve the quality of ECCD for Filipino children. “This is a recognition of the critical role that CDWs play in shaping the lives of our youngest […]
Philippine flags were installed in the Angeles City Hall premises and its off-site offices in observance of the 127th National Flag Day and in preparation for Philippine Independence Day on June 12.Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. ordered the installation of flags in compliance with Presidential Proclamation No. 374 and Executive Order No. 79. “More than […]
Ghost receipts will come back to haunt businesses that use them to evade taxes. This was the warning issued by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., following the filing of criminal charges against cosmetics firm Ever Bilena for its alleged use of fake or “ghost” receipts to reduce its tax liabilities. “Ito […]
After another historic 2025 National and Local Elections, a total of 11,745 vulnerable individuals were assisted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon expressed deep appreciation to 2,881 PRC staff and volunteers deployed from May 9 to 12. “Like I always say, nobody can beat the heart of a Red Cross […]
Rice farmers from Central Luzon hailed the reopening of National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses in Bulacan and the aggressive palay procurement drive ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., calling the intervention a lifeline that has revived their confidence to keep planting. During a visit to the NFA warehouse in this town, Marcos joined farmers in […]