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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lauded the cities of Marikina and Taguig for the all-out implementation of their respective anti-smoking ordinances. MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said the agency recognizes the relentless efforts of Marikina and Taguig in protecting the public from the continuing danger posed by smoking (including vaping and e-cigarettes). Two separate […]
As the world faces the dilemma of dwindling yield and unproductive lands due to overuse of chemical inputs, key players in bio-agriculture in Asia have joined forces to discuss policy measures and come up with expeditious initiatives toward global food sustainability, with emphasis on environmental protection and biodiversity. Philippines’ Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up the promotions of its #FlexPHridays national advocacy campaign through social media. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez encourages everyone to post Philippine-made products they bought from local businesses and share them online on various social media platforms. From their hobbies, interests, and experiences, the online world became […]
Leaders of the global tourism industry praised the Philippines’ successful hosting of the 21st Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as it closed with high hopes for an industry battered by two years of the pandemic. “I’m not often stumped for words, but I am now. Wow! What an amazing summit. We […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) commenced two bridge widening projects in Barangay Villa Santiago, Aglipay, Quirino, to complement the ongoing widening from two lanes to four lanes of Cordon Aurora Boundary Road in Isabela Boundary-Junction Dumabato Section. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 2 Director Loreta Malaluan, […]
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and two Singaporean organizations, Nanyang Polytechnic International (NYPi) and the Temasek Foundation joined forces to equip Philippine education leaders with problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills that will enable them to face 21st-century challenges. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between CHED and NYPi was led by CHED Chairman […]
Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, Executive Director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), lauded the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the arrest of Datu Harris Ampatuan in Cotabato City, one of the suspects in the 2009 killing of journalists in what has been called the Maguindanao massacre. “I commend the men and women […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has created the Balangkas ng Nagkakaisang Sambayanan (BANSA), the agency’s national peace framework, to strengthen the Department’s commitment to upholding a culture of peace, and the call for safer and conflict-free schools and learning institutions. “DepEd is fully committed to ensuring the protection of learners and schools in conflict-affected areas […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna urged businesses to step up efforts in switching to sustainable actions to combat the effects of climate change and environmental destruction in celebration of the Earth Day recently. With this year’s theme “#InvestInOurPlanet”, Sampulna encouraged manufacturing companies, food businesses, and market vendors to join […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has received a donation of Essilor sunglasses for its traffic enforcers in recognition of their duties, especially during the dry season. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the donation from the Essilor Vision Foundation was initiated by former MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos who chaired the agency for a year. During […]