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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the winners of the metro-wide art, photography, and songwriting contests carrying the theme “I Love Metro Manila (MM)” aimed at showcasing the National Capital Region’s growth and development. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes congratulated the winners of the contests launched to raise public awareness about past and recent developments […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga, through its provincial office in Surigao del Norte, distributed livelihood kits to eligible micro-entrepreneurs (MEs) affected by Super Typhoon Odette in Siargao Islands. Odette made landfall in the province, particularly Siargao Island on 16 December 2021 that displacing around 48,204 families or 157,052 individuals. This affected not only […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) ordered stricter control and containment measures versus bird flu after initial confirmation of the Avian Influenza (AI) H5N1 outbreaks affecting duck and quail farms in Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, and Camarines Sur. “We need to act immediately to control avian influenza — which was initially detected in a duck farm in […]
As Philippine tourism moves towards its much-anticipated recovery, the Department of Tourism (DOT) joined hands with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to beef up security in tourist destinations across the country. Tourism Development Planning Undersecretary Woodrow Maquiling, Jr. represented Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, who was on official business, […]
The glow of lights, thermoplastic pavement markings, and painted steel arch main bridge and metal railings will be gleaming over at night on the iconic Binondo-Intramuros Bridge Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Undersecretary and Build Build Build Chief Implementer Emil Sadain reported to Secretary Roger Mercado that the new […]
Following the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) is developing a learning recovery plan framework to guide schools in addressing learning gaps due to pandemic-related disruptions. “As more schools open their doors for physical learning, the Department is currently crafting a learning recovery program as part of our post-pandemic efforts,” Education […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna awarded a check amounting to P42.2 million as relief assistance to DENR employees in typhoon Yolanda-stricken areas, particularly Palawan, Eastern Visayas, and Western Visayas. “This check speaks of the DENR’s valued commitment to push tirelessly for the welfare and benefits of its hardworking workforce, […]
In a bid to further promote the various destinations in the country and fast-track tourism recovery, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launches “7641 Islands of the Philippines,” a digital magazine that will provide readers with travel inspiration and information. The tourism circuits that the different regional offices of the DOT have developed, as part of […]
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that it’s all systems go for the country’s much awaited reopening to fully-vaccinated tourists from all countries starting April 1, 2022. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat says the Department is optimistic on more inbound arrivals with the further simplification of entry requirements to the Philippines as the Inter-Agency Task […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to allow physical End-of-School Year (EOSY) rites in schools located in Alert Level 1 and 2 areas. The Department announced that limited in-person graduation rites will be allowed for schools in Alert Level 1 and 2 areas, in consultation with the LGU, schools, and CLCs with strict compliance […]