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TF YOLANDA GIVES FREE HOUSES IN SAMAR, BILIRAN

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials, led the turnover of titled houses and lots to family beneficiaries in  Guiuan, Eastern Samar last November 8, 2021, as part of the 8th year remembrance since Typhoon Yolanda ravaged the Visayas. “As we commemorate eight years since Typhoon Yolanda, […]

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MICECONNECT 2021 TAGS BORACAY AS BEST DESTINATION

In collaboration with the Boracay MICE Alliance, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully staged this year’s MICE Buyers Invitational Program, also known as MICECONNECT 2021, in Boracay positioning the world’s best island as a premier leisure and MICE destination.  The event gathered 52 online sellers of MICE products and […]

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RICE PRODUCTION SET TO HIT ANOTHER RECORD HARVEST

The country’s rice production is on track for another record year, mainly because of government interventions, continued funding support from rice tariffs, and favorable weather. “Barring adverse weather conditions for the remaining weeks of the year, we are confident that we will hit another record palay (paddy rice) production this year,” said Agriculture Secretary William […]

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MMFF RETURNS TO CINEMAS IN DECEMBER – ABALOS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), organizer of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), announces this year’s lineup for the annual film festival that will return to cinemas on Christmas. The official lineup of entries in the MMFF 2021 are: 1.    “A Hard Day” Starring Dingdong Dantes and John Arcilla, directed by Lawrence Fajardo Production: […]

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DUTERTE HOSTS PALACE MEETING WITH HOUSE SOLONS

President Rodrigo Duterte hosted a meeting for members of the House of Representatives in Malacañang on Tuesday night. Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles on Wednesday confirmed the meeting, saying it was an “informal and relaxed gathering” with lawmakers, many of whom are friends of the President. “With active COVID-19 cases now on […]

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DEPED-ZAMBALES FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES GET LGU AID

The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Zambales in Region 3 showcased the collaborations they established with involved local government units (LGUs) and communities in preparation for the pilot face-to-face classes. During the virtual EduAksyon press briefing, SDO Zambales School District Superintendent Romeo Alip shared that LGUs and IP communities of the ten participating schools are […]

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DENR, PCW INK PACT FOR GENDER EQUALITY – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) to mainstream gender and development (GAD) programs and capacitate officials and employees to promote gender equality in all aspects of work within the DENR. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the agreement will bring great strides […]

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IATF RULES ON FACE SHIELD USE GET DUTERTE OK

The use of face shields in areas under Alert Levels 3 to 1 is no longer mandatory after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendations of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on the use of face shields under the Alert Levels System. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in his […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘I LOVE MM’ PHOTO, ART CONTESTS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has launched metro-wide photography, songwriting, and art contests carrying the theme “I Love MM (Metro Manila)” aimed at showcasing the National Capital Region’s growth and development. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos invites amateur and professional Filipino artists who are residents of Metro Manila to join the contests. “We encourage residents […]

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NO DOLOMITE BEACH? TRY ECOTOURISM SITES – CIMATU

With the temporary closure of the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu said the public may consider visiting other local ecotourism sites in the country for relaxation. “Those living in nearby provinces who wish to rejuvenate their minds and bodies need not go to Manila just to […]