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DISPLACED INTRAMUROS WORKERS GET P5K DOT CASH AID

A total of 295 vendors, pedicab drivers and other informal tourism workers in Intramuros have received close to P1.5 million cash under the government’s cash assistance program for workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat made the announcement following the approval of the allotment under the Department of Tourism (DOT) – Department of […]

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S. COTABATO HOLDS 4TH LEG OF REGIONAL PRE-SONA

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the successful holding of the fourth leg of the Kasama sa Pamana: Regional Pre-SONA Series in Koronadal, South Cotobato last May 18, 2021. The event was attended by officials from national government agencies, local chief executives and other stakeholders. This was part of preparations for President Rodrigo Duterte’s sixth and […]

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NOGRALES LEADS FREE HOUSING DISTRIBUTION IN ILOILO

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led officials from the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the beneficiary LGU in turning over free housing units in Estancia, Iloilo last May 19, 2021 in what was called “one of the most important gifts of the Duterte administration to victims of Typhoon Yolanda, which will pave the way for rebuilding […]

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S. COTABATO INFRA PROJECTS ON TRACK — NOGRALES

The government is on track to complete various vital infrastructure projects in South Cotabato province and the neighboring areas before the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term in 2022. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles gave the assurance as he disclosed that more projects under the flagship “Build, Build, Build” program are fast-tracked in parts of the […]

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DTI, GCG INK MOU TO PROMOTE PQA IN GOCCS – LOPEZ

In a bid to further promote competitiveness and long-term sustainability across Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) entered into a partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the promotion of the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Program in the […]

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DA BOOSTS AID FOR STUDY ON CROP PESTS, DISEASES

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will continue to support research for research and development (R&D) efforts to effectively control and manage transboundary crop pests and diseases that adversely impact Philippine agriculture. “We believe it is the opportune time to reshape the country’s crop pest management program, led by the University of the Philippines Los Baños’ […]

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FOOD SUMMIT YIELDS NAT’L FOOD SECURITY PLAN – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) convened the 2021 National Food Security Summit (NFFS) to address major challenges and enhance physical and economic access of every Filipino to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and affordable food. “We need to sustain and strengthen our food production, distribution and logistics systems as Philippine agriculture faces incredibly challenging tasks in this […]

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FORT SANTIAGO, BALUARTE DE SAN DIEGO NOW OPEN

The historic Walled City of Intramuros opened two of its most popular sites to visitors following the easing of quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego are open to limited capacity and shortened operating hours under strict health and […]

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LA UNION ROAD SLOPE PROTECTION FINISHED – VILLAR

Motorists traversing along the mountainous terrain in San Fernando City, La Union can now have safer travel with the completion of a new slope protection structure. Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said that the 113-meter slope protection system along San Fernando – Bagulin Road at Barangay Nagyubuyuban aims to protect residents and […]

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DPWH COMPLETES ILOILO HEALTH FACILITY – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways ensured accessible medical services for the residents of Barangay Bucari in the highland part of Leon, Iloilo by building a two-story health center in the area. Secretary Mark Villar said that the barangay health station was completed in the amount of P4.82 million by the DPWH Iloilo 4th District […]