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94 LEYTE FAMILIES GET FREE HOUSING – NOGRALES

“We need to ensure the safety of every Filipino family, that’s why the government has expended every effort to ensure the protection of our kababayans during this typhoon season when many families are vulnerable to weather disturbances.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles during the 50th virtual turnover of 94 housing units […]

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MORE TOURISM WORKERS SET FOR VACCINATIONS – DOT

Local tourism recovery continues to gain momentum as the Department of Tourism (DOT) strengthens its cooperation with the public and private sector to bring more vaccine doses to the country’s key tourism destinations. A total of 5,000 out of 13,000 tourism workers in Bohol have already received their first dose of the Sputnik V, while […]

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PH’S EXPORTS GAIN $563.9M IN JUNE – LOPEZ

Total Philippine exports surged to an almost double-digit increase in June this year by 9.49% gaining $563.9M.  The growth is attributed to the reopening of the global markets like US, China and EU, as well as the continuing policy to keep the export operations at full capacity despite the lockdowns.  Meanwhile, imports grew slower at […]

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NBI TO PROBE ‘NO VAX, NO AYUDA’ FAKE NEWS – ABALOS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the spread of fake news and misinformation that those who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shall not be given “ayuda” and/or benefits. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said news circulating regarding the distribution of ayuda at the […]

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MARIKINA DREDGING PROJECT PHASE 2 BEGINS – CIMATU

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary and Task Force Build Back Better (TF BBB) chairperson Roy Cimatu said that with the completion of the first phase of dredging operations in Marikina City, the TF BBB is now ready to commence the second phase of the project in Pasig City. “The challenge is to […]

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NCR STARTS 8PM-4AM ECQ CURFEW HOURS – ABALOS

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has ordered the enforcement of an 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew while the National Capital Region (NCR) remains under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said the adjustment in curfew hours was approved unanimously by the 17 Metro Manila mayors following the rising number of COVID-19 […]

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DPWH BUILDS MORE ROADS IN MARAWI – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to provide road network infrastructure towards revitalizing the economy of Marawi City. Secretary Mark Villar said the rehabilitation of the Marawi Transcentral Road Phase 1 under a grant aid program of the Government of Japan has provided better access to basic services, increased trade, and contributed […]

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31,000 PALAWAN TOURISM WORKERS TO GET VAX JABS

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, along with testing czar and National Task Force Against COVID-19 deputy chief implementer Secretary Vince Dizon, led the ceremonial vaccination of tourism workers in Palawan. Romulo-Puyat personally visited the premier tourism destinations of Coron, El Nido, San Vicente, and the City of Puerto Princesa where she announced that the agency targets […]

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DA TO DIGITIZE BYAHENG DIGISKARTE, BAYANIKITA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with leading digital technology companies to create programs, which aim to accelerate the modernization of agriculture through digital platforms to the farmers and fisherfolk, and other stakeholders. “The push for the digitalization of the country’s agriculture sector has been one of the DA’s goals, especially during the ‘New […]

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DPWH GIVES LUNG CENTER MORE COVID-19 BEDS – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is preparing to turn-over additional hospital facilities for patients’ treatment especially with the reported more transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). DPWH Secretary and Chief Isolation Czar Mark Villar said that additional hospital beds will soon be available with the construction of modular health facilities […]