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DA TO PUSH FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRI IN 2022 – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar has reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to increasing aggregate public investments in agricultural innovation for climate-smart agriculture and food systems in the next three years. “The Department of Agriculture (DA) invests modestly in mainstreaming climate resiliency as the core of all its programs and activities, attributing over $480 million (roughly P24 […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES ‘GALAW PILIPINAS’ – BRIONES

To promote an active lifestyle among Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Galaw Pilipinas, the Department’s National Calisthenics Exercise Program that will be part of the daily exercise routine in schools and community learning centers. Galaw Pilipinas is a four-minute calisthenics routine that shall contribute to the 60 minutes of moderate to […]

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DPWH STARTS ‘LANDMARK’ PROJECT IN LA UNION

A multi-purpose building project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with an iconic architectural design distinct for the Province of La Union continues to shape as another landmark in the City of San Fernando. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado personally checked on the progress of work for the ₱280 Million La Union Convention […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES MOBILE VAX IN SM BICUTAN – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with SM Malls kicked off recently their mobile vaccination drive at SM City Bicutan in Paranaque City aimed to bring inoculation drives closer to communities. Dubbed as “Resbakuna Caravan at SM,” the MMDA-initiated mobile vaccination intends to provide COVID-19 primary and booster […]

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DAR: MAKE LOCAL ONION INDUSTRY MORE COMPETITIVE

To address issues and challenges that continue to affect the local onion industry, key officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) led by Secretary William Dar and the onion farmer-leaders from Nueva Ecija and Occidental Mindoro met for a dialogue to come up with strategies to make local farmers more competitive. “We have used properly […]

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LOCSIN FOUNDATION GIVES LAND FOR PUERTO GALERA STP

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received a land donation for the proposed installation of a sewage treatment plant (STP) near Puerto Galera’s popular white beach. DENR OIC Secretary Jim Sampulna said the donation will be a big boost in the agency’s efforts to preserve Puerto Galera’s marine resources and to make […]

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DOT LAUNCHES ‘SOUNDS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES’

The Department of Tourism (DOT) presents the “Sounds More Fun in the Philippines” Playlist, a compilation of specially selected Filipino music that will welcome listeners back to the Philippine destinations they love, and let them relive those epic travel memories. The initial playlists will be available on the digital music streaming app Spotify. The first […]

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NCR, 38 OTHER AREAS UNDER ALERT LEVEL 1 ON MAR. 1

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Sunday, February 27, 2022, approved placing the National Capital Region under Alert Level 1 effective March 1, 2022 until March 15, 2022. Other areas in Luzon placed under Alert Level 1 from March 1 to 15, 2022 are: • Abra, Apayao, Baguio City and Kalinga in the Cordillera Administrative […]

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AMENDED GUIDELINES FOR ALERT LEVEL 1 GETS IATF OK

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Sunday, February 27, 2022, approved the amendments to the Guidelines on the Nationwide Implementation of Alert Level System for COVID-19 Response. Below are some of the protocols to be observed under Alert Level 1: Well-fitted face masks shall be worn properly at all times, whether outdoors or in indoor […]

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DEPED HIKES PROVIDENT FUND LOAN CAP FOR TEACHERS

The Department of Education (DepEd) has increased the ceilings on the Provident Fund (PF) loans to further assist teachers and non-teaching personnel with their financial needs. “Even as we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel of this public health situation, we are determined to implement financial policies that can help our […]