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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) expressed elation over the strong public reception of the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach when it reopened to the public recently as Metro Manila was eased into Alert Level 3 status. “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the public which made the reopening of the […]
Stakeholders favor “Golden Rice” over ordinary white rice in terms of its health benefits during the former’s ceremonial tasting, held recently in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. “It smells and tastes the same as ordinary rice, except it is colored yellow. But I will choose ‘Golden Rice’ over white rice, because it has more health benefits. Kung sana […]
Education Secretary Leonor Briones’ passion for education and governance was recognized by the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB) after naming a new gumamela hybrid in her honor. Now in its 21st year, the Women in Public Service series names Gumamela or “Hibiscus rosa-sinensis” hybrids after women who have dedicated their time and effort to […]
The newly installed Acting Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) immediately made his presence felt on the ground, inspecting the ongoing Binondo Intramuros Bridge Project. Secretary Roger Mercado said that although reports can be read inside an air-conditioned office or while seated on a vehicle, best decisions are made if you […]
To further expand the operation of the isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) project, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (DA-PFDA) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). On the same day, Agriculture Secretary William Dar, together with CDA Chairperson Undersecretary Joseph Encabo, PFDA General Manager Atty. Glen Pangapalan, and […]
Even in the face of the rising wave of new COVID-19 cases globally, Philippine exports grew by 17.6% in August 2021 bringing cumulative exports to $48.9 billion for the first eight months of the year. The year-to-date August figure is 19.6% higher than the $40.9B recorded during the same period last year and also […]
The decision to resume staycations and expanding the capacity of restaurants is a big boost to tourism-oriented establishments that will result in the restoration of jobs of displaced tourism workers as the holiday season approaches. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat made this statement as the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the decision of the Inter-Agency Task […]
For her exemplary contributions to nation-building and response to the challenges in basic education in the country, Education Secretary Leonor Briones formally received the prestigious Lifetime Contributor Award for the public sector at the 12th Asia CEO Awards recently. “On behalf of the executives of the public sector who spend their lives serving, giving service to […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted an initial P822-million worth of various interventions to assist farmers and fisherfolk affected by “Typhoon Maring” that caused damage to major crops, livestock, and fishery products, mostly in Northern Luzon (Regions 1, 2, and CAR). “We will continue to provide our typhoon and flood-affected farmers and fisherfolk in […]
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), concluded its 2nd Tourism & Technology Forum with 2,620 registered delegates for the 2-day event. Discussions on “Digital Content Marketing: The Art of Story Telling” by TeamAsia’s Chief Storyteller Bea Lim, “5 Traveler Trends to Watch Out For” […]