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WTTC CONFIDENT IN PH TOURISM RECOVERY — DOT

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has expressed confidence in the country’s tourism industry recovery as it projects a rosy outlook in terms of economic growth and employment generation over the next 10 years.  In the opening press conference of the 21st WTTC Global Summit held at the Marriott Hotel, Pasay City, WTTC President, […]

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PH EXPANDS EDUCATION LINKS WITH CANADA – DE VERA

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera led a High-level Higher Education Partnership Mission to Canada to expand opportunities to engage in academic and research partnerships focused on health sciences, renewable energy, agriculture, engineering and technology, data science, and disaster risk management, among others. De Vera was accompanied by CHED Region I OIC-Director […]

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DPWH COMPLETES AFP MODULAR HOSPITAL – MERCADO

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has responded anew to the medical care needs of military troops and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado turned over to AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Erickson Gloria and AFP Health Services Command (AFPHSC) Commander Brigadier General […]

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DTI TO LAUNCH ‘DIGITAL TOOLKIT’ FOR MSMES

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has initiated the development of a self-assessment toolkit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which will measure their level of digital maturity and readiness to embark on their journey towards digital transformation. During the 2nd Meeting of the E-commerce Promotion Council held recently, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez […]

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JICA EXTENDS PRIORITY PARTNERSHIP WITH PH – DAR

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) extended its continued support to the endeavors of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) during a courtesy call recently. JICA’s newly-appointed Chief Representative to the Philippines Sakamoto Takema expressed the Agency’s sincerity in prioritizing the Philippines, including the DA, as one of its partners. “Agriculture is an important sector […]

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100% ONSITE WORK FOR DEPED UNDER ALERT LEVEL 1

In compliance with the Office of the President Memorandum Circular (MC) No.96, requiring all agencies of the government to adhere to a 100% onsite workforce, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the agency’s updated work arrangements following the imposition of Alert Level 1 to most areas of the country. The latest DepEd issuance is […]

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DENR ISSUES NEW AO FOR WOOD CHARCOAL PRODUCTION

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued an administrative order (AO) that marks a wide-ranging step to make the production and trade of wood charcoal sustainable and environmentally friendly while continuing to support the livelihood of Filipinos. DENR Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna said the AO responds to the urgent need for improved […]

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DPWH STARTS WORK ON UP ISLAMIC STUDIES BUILDING

A new three-story Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) Complex Building will soon rise in the University of the Philippines – Diliman Campus in Quezon City. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently commenced the construction of the project which has received an allocation of P92.6 million from the 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA). […]

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NEW AGUSAN DEL NORTE ROAD TO HELP MANGO FARMERS

A farm-to-market road (FMR) recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now benefits mango farmers in the municipality of Carmen, Agusan del Norte. “The completion of the new FMR in Barangay Poblacion to Sitio Sisiman, Carmen is an answered prayer for local farmers in the area as they need not walk […]

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CHED LANDS IN LIST OF TRUSTED GOV’T AGENCIES

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) thanked all educational stakeholders for working with the Commission to successfully implement education programs resulting in its inclusion among the Top 10 government agencies with high approval and trust ratings. According to the 2022 PAHAYAG First Quarter Survey by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc., CHED ranked seventh among the most trusted […]