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JOINT MEMO CIRCULAR ON EPAHP FOOD AND HUNGER PROGRAMS IN FINAL STAGES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led a series of Virtual Orientation and Consultation Workshops meant to finalize the Joint Memorandum Circular of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) last August 25, 2020. Nograles, chair of the Task Force on Zero Hunger, thanked the EPAHP National Program Management Office (NPMO) led by Director Resty Macuto […]

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NEGOSYANTECH PROGRAM TO HELP HOME-BASED MICROBUSINESSES, MARKET VENDORS, SARI-SARI STORES – LOPEZ

More than 1.3 million sari-sari stores and market vendors, and an estimated 7 million informal and unregistered home-based microbusinesses stand to boost its additional income through digital transactions and sachet virtual banking services as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) rolled out their partnership for inclusive livelihood and […]

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MAXIMIZE USE OF LOCAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR ‘BUILD BUILD BUILD’ PROGRAM – LABAN KONSYUMER

A consumer group called on the Duterte government to maximize the use of local construction materials for its flagship “Build Build Build” program to help sustain jobs for Filipinos amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “This should be a priority as long as these local companies are compliant with product standards and labeling plus markings […]

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DENR LAUNCHES ONLINE SYSTEM TO MONITOR LGU COMPLIANCE TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LAW

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) has rolled out its enhanced online monitoring system to efficiently track compliance of local government units (LGUs) to the country’s solid waste management law. EMB Director William Cuñado said the agency is tapping 307 environmental monitoring and enforcement officers (ENMOs) assigned all over the […]

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WOMEN FARMERS TO BE PART OF FIRST PH SEED TECHNOPARK – DAR

Recognizing the major role of women in Philippine agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) bats for a stronger, gender-inclusive seed system to further boost food production and farmers’ incomes. “Under the Duterte administration, the DA will continue to empower women farmers, being indispensable partners of their farmer-husbands, brothers, or sons. Together, they form our formidable food […]

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WOMEN ENTREPS TAKE SPOTLIGHT IN ‘GAWANG PINAY’ ONLINE TRADE FAIR – LOPEZ

Female entrepreneurs are on the spotlight in the “Gawang Pinay”, an online trade fair that aims to provide market opportunities for products made by women-owned and/or managed enterprises, or those that have predominantly women employees. The Gawang Pinay Online Trade Fair, the first digital market for women-led enterprises in partnership with an e-commerce platform, features […]

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CARMONA QUARANTINE HUB TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 4 – VILLAR

An evacuation center at Brgy. Lantic, Carmona, Cavite built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the local government unit of Carmona is now being readied as temporary facilities for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Secretary Mark Villar said that the transformation of Carmona Evacuation Center into a makeshift hospital with 151 […]

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DPWH TURNS OVER 2 MORE DORMS AT QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently turned-over to the local government of Quezon City two additional cluster dormitories inside the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) as temporary accommodations for medical personnel.Secretary Mark Villar said the accommodation facilities set-up by DPWH Task Force to Facilitate Augmentation of National and Local Health Facilities will […]

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DOT, CLOUD PANDA PH LAUNCH HARVEST ONLINE SELLING SITE – ROMULO-PUYAT

Online shoppers can now enjoy varied Philippine flavors, quality-sealed fresh and processed food selections, and other essentials all under one platform which provides a seamless shopping experience for the customer. The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Philippine Harvest e-commerce site, accessible via phharvestdot.com, in partnership with IT solutions company Cloud Panda PH. “I encourage the […]

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I WILL BE CALOOCAN’S BRIDGE TO IATF – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar is pleased with the efforts and measures implemented by the Caloocan City government in its current fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). During a meeting with Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan recently, Dar congratulated the city’s team tasked to monitor and prevent the spread of the disease for the positive outcome […]