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Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined tourists and locals in the action-packed kick-off of the 28th Rodeo Festival in Masbate City. “Tourism is now one of the strongest pillars of our economy, providing over five million jobs for fellow Filipinos, and it is precisely festivals like this that provide communities with economic […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to make significant strides in the implementation of its Davao River Bridge Project also known as the Bucana Bridge which is an integral part of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road. In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Metro Manila Film Festival executive committee, will be celebrating its 50th edition in December. According to MMDA and MMFF concurrent Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the MMFF will celebrate its 50th edition with Manila City as host of the event since historically Manila is where the […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas for a courtesy meeting at the mayor’s office. This was held on the sidelines of the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028 rollout for the Visayas cluster recently. During the meeting the two leaders discussed potential areas of collaboration including […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco handed out educational assistance to Pagsanjan, Cavinti, and Lumban (PaCaLum) recipients as part of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gives initiative recently at the Pagsanjan Town Plaza, Pagsanjan, Laguna. Highlighting her advocacy for education, Frasco shared about her stint as the Mayor of Liloan, Cebu, where […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces road reblocking and repairs to be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until next week. In a press conference, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that the agency only allowed roadworks by the DPWH starting April 4 until April 11. “We will only allow DPWH […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed a new river slope protection project near Labnig National High School in Barangay Labnig, Malinao, Albay. The project aims to minimize the risk of downstream flooding and soil erosion, safeguarding the school and nearby residential areas. Built along the Labnig River, the construction of the 360-meter […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be using the cameras of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in recording violations of erring motorists in the National Capital Region (NCR). LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said the recorded videos will be used in issuing Show Cause Order (SCO) against any erring motorists in […]
The Department of Health (DOH) continues to monitor and act on Pertussis (Filipino: Ubong Dalahit, o Tusperina) in the country. National data show 28 new cases recorded from March 10 to 16, bringing the total to 568 from January 1 to March 16, 2024. Forty Pertussis deaths have been reported. The total number of cases […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has created three teams to prepare and finalize the feasibility studies of priority infrastructure projects of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that will boost food production, particularly of rice and corn. Tiu Laurel designated Undersecretary for Special Concerns and for Official Development Assistance Jerome Oliveros as a chairperson across […]