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The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed its appreciation to President Rodrigo Duterte and the members of Congress after the education sector obtained the largest increase in the approved 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA). Malacañang has announced that the education sector, which includes DepEd, SUCs, and CHED, will receive the highest allocation with P788.5 billion, P36.8 […]
Metro Manila mayors composing the Metro Manila Council (MMC) have agreed to impose enhanced restrictions on individuals who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising coronavirus cases in the National Capital Region. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said MMDA Resolution No. 22-01 urges the Metro Manila local government units to enact their respective […]
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) boasts doubled accomplishment in the issuance of closure orders and mining permits and contracts in 2021 despite the effect of the pandemic on the mining industry. In its drive to continuously strengthen the anti-illegal mining campaign, the DENR-MGB issued a […]
“While most are taking a break this holiday season, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quick Response Teams are out in the field working tirelessly to clear roads and help our kababayans affected by Typhoon Odette.” DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado said this as he expressed his appreciation to the men and women of […]
“The crafting and implementation of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act (RA 11524) is a gamechanger that would catalyze the modernization and industrialization of the coconut sector, and increase the productivity and incomes of millions of marginal coconut farmers and their families,” said Agriculture Secretary William Dar. Signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on […]
The Land Management Bureau (LMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) expressed its continued commitment to work on an efficient system to manage and dispose of lands for the “new normal”. “Though the LMB has achieved much in 2021, we remain committed to the effective implementation of policies and programs that are […]
Vaccination rate among higher education institution (HEI) personnel and tertiary students continue to scale up as the country welcomes a new year. As of December 29, reports from HEIs all over the country show that 87.1% of HEI faculty and employees have been vaccinated. This is a significant increase from the 72% vaccination rate at […]
Despite what is perceived as a most challenging year, the Philippine agriculture sector continues to demonstrate strength and resilience. Thanks to the breakthroughs and reforms instituted by the Duterte administration, particularly in the rice industry. In the first three quarters of 2021, the country’s agriculture sector posted a negative growth of one percent (-1%), from […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar wants the Department of Agriculture (DA) to focus on four central measures to guide policy decisions and programs next year. In Department Memorandum Order issued recently, Dar enumerated these four measures as: effective fund utilization; proactive planning and implementation; publication of operations manuals for all units; and institutionalization of the food […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has almost doubled its 2021 performance in terms of the Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) implementation with the establishment of 83,169 hectares of plantations — exceeding by 176 percent the 47,299 hectares established in 2020. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the ENGP accomplishment in 2021 “mirrors how […]