The National Housing Authority and the Inter-agency Task Force for the Unified Implementation and Monitoring of Rehabilitation and Recovery Projects and Programs in the Yolanda-affected Areas or Task Force Yolanda made back-to-back turnovers of housing units in areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda as part of the continuing effort of the Duterte administration to fulfill its […]
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Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced that the section of Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 that collapsed due to fire in February 2020 has already been replaced as concessionaire Citra Central Expressway Corporation (CCEC) rushes civil works of the project to make up for unforeseen delay. “As of latest report, lower and upper […]
As the Philippines joined the rest of the globe in celebrating the World Bamboo Day recently, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) went all out in promoting the benefits of bamboo as a sustainable resource. Bamboo, which is considered today as the “green gold,” has been rapidly gaining momentum in recent years with […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the recent groundbreaking of a Sumitomo Wiring System factory in Binalonan, Pangasinan will support the Philippines’ push for greater innovation in its industries. The new Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. factory, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric, will be located in the North Luzon Aero Industrial […]
To provide an accurate diagnosis of major animal diseases, prevent its spread, and ultimately protect the livestock and poultry industries in Central Luzon, a modern animal disease laboratory is now open for operation. Located in Paraiso, Tarlac City, the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) aims to provide advanced service through modern technologies to ensure […]
Public Works and Highways Secretary and isolation czar Mark Villar announced that a new 120-bed capacity coronavirus disease (COVID-19) quarantine facility in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte has been completed and has been turned-over to local government unit. “We opened an additional 120-capacity isolation facility at National Steel Corporation (NSC) Global Multi-Purpose Building that will […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received its highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for 2019, a first for the agency in 45 years. The COA gave the MMDA an “unqualified opinion” on the fairness of presentation of the agency’s financial statements for the fiscal year 2019. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim expressed […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led national and local government officials in an online formal turnover of completed housing units in Basey, Samar last September 16, 2020, as part of the Duterte administration’s efforts to fulfill the housing needs of Typhoon Yolanda victims.The Malacañang official thanked government agencies and LGUs during the virtual ceremony for their […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, Chair of the Task Force on Zero Hunger, congratulated the attendees and participants of the “Kasapatan at Ugnayan ng Mamamayan sa Akmang Pagkain At Nutrisyon” or KUMAIN webinar series last September 16, 2020, stressing that “knowledge gained and partnerships made will go a long way in combatting hunger and poverty in […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) tapped United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist in the implementation of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan to Kindergarten to Grade 3 students through ABC+ project. Started last July 2019, ABC+ project is a 5-year partnership of USAID and DepEd that aims to improve literacy, numeracy, and social […]