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Committed to bringing quality education even in the most geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced its target to build and finish 599 classrooms for the Last Mile Schools Program this year. “These schools with concrete walls, electricity and clean water are more than buildings. They represent hope […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar vowed to intensify efforts to weed out corruption within the Department of Agriculture (DA), saying that he will not hesitate to put heads on the chopping block for alleged involvement in the smuggling of agricultural and fishery products. “We strongly condemn smuggling, which deprives our farmers and fishers of their incomes […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lauded San Miguel Corporation (SMC) for dredging almost 40 percent of silt from the Pasig River in just nine months since the start of the dredging project in June 2021. DENR Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna recognized the effort of the diversified conglomerate after dredging 321,670 cubic meters […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), the largest bureaucracy in the Philippines government, is now recommended for ISO Certification. Under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Briones, the DepEd Central Office, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) Regional Office, Schools Division Office of Biñan, Biñan Elementary School, and Biñan Integrated High School were recommended for ISO […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the recent increase in the latest number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country, reaching 202,700. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed her satisfaction with the latest figures, noting such to be a welcome development following the sustained reopening of our borders and loosening of travel restrictions. “Our high vaccination […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar recently launched the book “Beyond Buzzwords: Transforming Philippine Agriculture” at the Agricultural Training Institute in Quezon City. “Buzzwords are often dismissed because of over-use. Through this book, I invite readers to go past the rhetoric and use these buzzwords to drive a meaningful discussion to promote growth and development, diversity, inclusivity, […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the completion of the 2.8-kilometer road concreting project to connect the towns of Baggao and Peñablanca, in Cagayan Province. In his report to Secretary Roger Mercado, DPWH Regional Office 2 Director Loreta Malaluan said that the completed 2-lane road now links Barangay San Jose in Baggao […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the National Water Resources Board (NWRB), continues to closely monitor the water level in Angat Dam and its operations amid its low-set water level. Acting Environment Secretary Jim Sampulna said members of the NWRB’s Technical Working Group in the management of water supply from Angat Dam […]
Education Secretary Leonor Briones commended the efforts of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2022 awardees, especially the three from the education community, during the Awarding Ceremonies held at Okada Manila. “The Department is delighted with the results of the TOYM with the recipients being exceptional young people who will surely inspire our learners and the […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with the Philippine National Police – National Capital Region Police Office and various local government units, traffic bureaus, and other government agencies activated Oplan Metro Alalay Semana Santa 2022 (Oplan M.A.S.S. 2022). Under MMDA’s “Oplan M.A.S.S. 2022,” a total of 2,681 personnel has been deployed starting April […]