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The Premiere Medical Center in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) signed a memorandum of agreement for blood supply distribution at the PRC National Headquarters.“We’re bringing blood straight to the hospitals para secured ang mga tao,” PRC Chairman & CEO Dick Gordon announced. “We want to ensure that the transfer of […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has declared a food security emergency on rice based on recommendations from the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC). The food security emergency was prompted by the “extraordinary” rise in local rice prices, which has persisted despite lower global market costs and a reduction in tariffs in July. “This emergency […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to improving education infrastructure, Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the inauguration of a new 24-classroom building at the Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales Integrated School (SPNAGIS) in Mandaluyong City. Established through Republic Act No. 11305, SPNAGIS now has 96 classrooms, including 21 specialized laboratory rooms and offices, […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the ceremonial distribution of 100,000 bags of rice donated by South Korea to those affected by Tropical Storm Kristine across Regions I-V. The rice donation, totaling 4,000 metric tons, was part of the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve’s Tier 3 program. The Philippines is represented by the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of flood control structures along a portion of Abulug River to address the persistent flooding in Barangay Dugo in the municipality of Abulug, Cagayan, one of the most flood-prone areas in the Cagayan Valley Region. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working on the completion of the third contract package of the Pulangi River Revetment Wall Project in Barangay Natulongan, Kibawe, Bukidnon. In her report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region 10 Director Lilibeth Aparecio said that a combined amount of ₱91.1 million has been released under […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed an initiative by MerryMart Grocery, a company under listed DoubleDragon Corp., to support the government’s effort to provide affordable rice options to Filipino consumers. “We need more good corporate citizens like MerryMart who are ready to extend a helping hand to assist the government in looking after the welfare of […]
In a bid to encourage learners to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with Nestlé Philippines, expressed support to the Nestlé Wellness Campus Program at Taguig Integrated School. “The partnership of DepEd and Nestlé Philippines is more than a contract; ito’y […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of reforming teacher education to address learning loss and prepare educators for the demands of 21st-century classrooms. Speaking at the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Symposium on Pre-service Teacher Education Curriculum Reframing at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, Angara said the Department of Education (DepEd) is committed to upskilling […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development – DSWD formally signed a partnership to provide alternative livelihood assistance to ensure the continuity of jobs and opportunities for tourism workers affected by calamities, disasters, and emergencies. This will also allow support to community-based tourism organizations (CBTOs) and small tourism business […]