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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with the Philippine National Police – National Capital Region Police Office and various local government units, traffic bureaus, and other government agencies activated Oplan Metro Alalay Semana Santa 2022 (Oplan M.A.S.S. 2022). Under MMDA’s “Oplan M.A.S.S. 2022,” a total of 2,681 personnel has been deployed starting April […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar puts forward a two-pronged approach to curb the illegal entry of agricultural products into the country after assuring the public of zero tolerance for any form of corruption. “First, let us continue to intensify our border protection and coordination efforts with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and other agencies. Kapag may […]
Philippine exports reached $6.16 billion in February, growing by 15% compared to the same period last year, based on Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) preliminary data. Moreover, cumulative exports for the first two months of the year amounted to $12.2B, 11.9% higher than the $0.9B exports in 2021 and 15.7% higher compared to the 2019 pre-pandemic […]
As the nation observed the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) recently, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles cited the heroism of war veterans and enjoined civil servants to draw inspiration from their lives and the sacrifices they made for our country. The national observance, with the theme “Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Inspirasyon […]
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and York University in Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic collaboration to launch the partnership between Philippine universities and York University for the Globally Network Learning (GNL). CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera and Dr. Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor of York University, Canada signed the MoU […]
In an effort to ramp up culinary tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT), together with its partner agencies Department of Agriculture (DA), National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) signified its support of the Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat emphasized […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the establishment of bamboo plantations in Bulacan as part of the National Greening Program (NGP). Held with a ceremonial bamboo planting at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, the signing of a memorandum […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) formally launched the national BIDA Kid COVID-19 prevention campaign to support the safe expansion of in-person classes nationwide. DepEd, DOH, and USAID kicked off the BIDA Kid national campaign at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar expressed support for the annually-held Filipino Food Month (FFM) celebration, stressing that it is aligned with the mission of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in supporting local food producers in terms of livelihood and market linkage. “Promoting our local culinary heritage can create demand for Philippine agricultural produce both in local […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) opened 2022 the 680-meter Binondo-Intramuros Bridge Project crossing Pasig River in the City of Manila. No less than President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration ceremonies for the iconic bridge project, together with DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado. “The opening of Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is another testament of President Duterte’s […]