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DA GIVES P100-M WORTH OF AID TO ONION FARMERS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) allotted more than P100 million worth of interventions to support the country’s onion industry by improving productivity towards self-sufficiency and ensuring that onion farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) have ready markets for their produce. Based on the Philippine Onion Industry Roadmap 2021–2025 recently published by the DA, the country needs […]

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ENOUGH FUEL SUPPLY AMID RED, YELLOW ALERTS – DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) said there is no constraint in fuel supply in the country following the simultaneously forced outages of power generating plants in the Luzon grid. According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the Luzon grid was on yellow alert between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and from 5 […]

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DENR BEGINS PROBE ON CEBU RIVER POLLUTION

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is taking steps to reverse the damage brought by the improper waste disposal on the Goyong River in Cebu province after its waters turned “milky white” recently. EMB Director William Cuñado said DENR-Region 7 is already “coordinating with the concerned individuals and […]

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5 CAVITE TEACHERS LINKED TO SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGED

Five out of seven teachers allegedly involved in the sexual harassment of learners in Bacoor, Cavite have been charged administratively, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). In a press briefing, DepEd Spokesperson Michael Poa said the DepEd made the move following the initial investigation on malicious conversations allegedly initiated by teachers, supposedly showing sexually-motivated […]

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MMDA TO LTO: LIFT ALARM ON NCAP-TAGGED VEHICLES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has requested the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to temporarily lift the tagging and alarm on vehicles apprehended under the agency’s No Contact Apprehension Policy following the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) by the Supreme Court late last month. In his letter to LTO’s service provider Stradcom Corporation, […]

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DTI, UNIONBANK, GLS TO DEVELOP PH DIGITAL INDUSTRY

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) and Global Learning Solutions (GLS), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation on digital transformation at the Inauguration of the Union Bank Innovation Campus (UBIC) during the 2022 UnionBank Innovation Festival recently. “DTI puts science, technology, […]

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MARCOS STATE VISITS YIELD $14-B INVESTMENTS, JOBS

The $14.36 billion (P804.78 billion) in investments secured from the state visits to Indonesia and Singapore is estimated to generate more than 22,000 jobs in the Philippines, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual. Pascual so presided over two roundtable meetings with select business associations and chambers of the two countries. In these […]

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FRASCO WELCOMES ‘OPTIONAL’ FACE MASK USE RULE

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomes the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the optional wearing of face masks in open spaces, or non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation. As announced by Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, the IATF-EID has recommended […]

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DPWH FINISHES ILOILO-CAPIZ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed road improvement works along Iloilo-Capiz Road (New Route) in Leganes, Iloilo to facilitate smoother and safer travel between provinces in Western Visayas. Costing P72 million, the project involved asphalt overlaying of a 4-lane, 3-kilometer concrete road section with provision of reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings. “Pavement […]

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PH BAGS WTA AWARDS FOR DIVE, BEACH DESTINATIONS

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her elation as The Philippines is recognized as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination and Asia’s Leading Beach Destination, while Intramuros reclaimed its title as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 29th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2022 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. “The Philippines is a […]