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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Forest Management Bureau (FMB), announced the integration of forestry permits and mechanisms into one agreement that will benefit forest-dependent communities around the country. Launched in Pasay City, the Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA) consolidates forest land management by consolidating seven forestry tenure instruments into […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced the approval of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) of the funding for the additional 20,000 teaching positions to boost the country’s public education system. The positions will be distributed to all regions and will include Teacher I, Special Needs Education Teacher (SNET), and Special Science Teacher I. Based […]
In a proud moment for the Municipality of Inopacan, Leyte, the Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, officially broke ground for the construction of a Tourist Rest Area (TRA)—a vital step toward enhancing travel convenience and regional tourism infrastructure in Eastern Visayas. “We have signed a Memorandum of Agreement between the […]
Canned sardine manufacturers have assured the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that there will be no movement on the price of their products, putting to rest consumer concerns over a potential P3 price hike on the essential food item. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque met with members of the Canned Sardines Association of the Philippines […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stressed the importance of unity and collective action in achieving the department’s goals during the celebration of the Department of Agriculture’s 127th founding anniversary. With the theme, “Kaisa ng Magsasaka’t Mangingisda Tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas”, this year’s celebration highlights the vital role of the DA in empowering farmers […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is reaping the fruits of a balanced and aggressive approach to tax enforcement and taxpayer engagement under the leadership of Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.—an approach that has resulted in tangible results and improved revenue collections. This according to former BIR Commissioner Joel Tan-Torres, who in a series of columns […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep gratitude to the Philippine Embassy in Israel and other government agencies for ensuring the safe return of four Department of Agriculture (DA) officials who were stranded in Israel after renewed tensions with Iran. “We welcome back home the DA delegation led by Assistant Secretary Benjamin Albarece, who […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas vision for resilient and sustainable infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the Barren River Flood Control project in Barangay Malama, Conner, Apayao, securing homes, farmlands, and vital infrastructure from recurring flood damage. In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH CAR Director […]
A new eco-tourism project is set to rise in Silago, Southern Leyte, as the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the Municipality of Silago formalized their partnership through a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed for the development of the “Silago Ridge to Reef Eco-Experience Project” (SIRREP)— one […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) marked its 127th founding anniversary with a renewed commitment to nation-building, anchored on excellence, unity, and service under the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s “Build Better More” infrastructure initiative.In his message during the celebration, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan emphasized that the occasion was not merely a commemoration […]