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The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted the importance of friendship, unity, and culture of its neighboring countries during the celebration of the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Complex. Spearheaded by the agency’s International Cooperation Office (ICO), the flag-raising ceremony was attended by Vice President […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) has warned the public against releasing frogs and fish in swamps and stagnant water to fight the dengue outbreak, as it can disrupt the ecological balance of the surrounding environment. BMB Director Natividad Bernardino explained that placing frogs and fish is not an effective solution […]
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Toots Ople announced the appointment of key DMW officials, describing them as “a mix of seasoned government officials and new faces who share a commitment to serve our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)”. “Together, we will make the DMW a secure home for our OFWs and their families,” Ople said. […]
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Finance (DOF), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) mission group held a fact-finding meeting for the planned Parañaque Spillway Project in a bid to protect low-lying communities in Metro Manila from massive flooding. Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified that it is not the Dolomite Beach itself but the ongoing drainage systems project in the area which caused flooding in some of the streets in Manila recently. During the inspection at the Juan Luna Elementary School in Manila for the Brigada Eskwela, MMDA Acting General Manager Baltazar […]
The government’s Fuel Discount for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (FDFFP), which rolled out on March 2022, is nearing the realization of its goal to provide support to 158,730 beneficiaries. As of August 4, 2022, a total of 126,388 fuel discount accounts have been generated. Once loaded with a P3000 subsidy, corn farmers or fishers may […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the supply of basic commodities is now stable in Abra as about 95 percent of business establishments in the province have resumed operation more than a week after the July 27 earthquake. Engr. Francis Pacio, DTI-Abra OIC provincial director said “on the first two days, even the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is building a flood control structure inside the Dingalan Feeder Port in Barangay Paltic in Dingalan, Aurora. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the DPWH Aurora District Engineering Office (DEO) is overseeing the construction of the P47.53-million project for optimal protection against coastal flooding. The 355-linear meter […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) commended the historic feat of the Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team as the inaugural champions of the recently concluded International Dragon Boat Federation’s (IDBF) 13th Club Crew World Championships para dragon boat category in Sarasota, Florida. The PADS dragon boat team, comprised of differently-abled persons and […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently turned over to the provincial government of Davao del Sur, the newly-completed Mt. Apo Agri-Eco Tourism Park which is expected to bring more tourists to the province. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Davao del Sur District Engineering Office reported the completion […]