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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 […]

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DA, BOC SEIZE P650-M WORTH OF SMUGGLED FOOD ITEMS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) — in tandem with the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and other member-agencies of the Sub-Task Group on Economic Intelligence (STG EI) and Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement for Security and Trade Office (CREST-O) — has confiscated more than P650-million (M) worth of imported farm and […]

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GROUPS JOIN DENR FOR MARIKINA WATERSHED REHAB

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CALABARZON (DENR-Region 4A) has partnered with various non-government organizations for the implementation of a new program aimed at rehabilitating Marikina Watershed through the use of bamboo planting materials. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed that will provide program partners with bamboo production technology training and good agro-forest practices […]