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MINING SECTOR CONTRIBUTES P102-B TO GDP – CIMATU

The Philippine mining industry contributed ₱102.3 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020 despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released by Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).In the report, the DENR-MGB estimated the metallic mineral production value of gold, […]

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DPWH COMPLETES LAMUT RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

A new flood control structure has been constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along the Lamut River in Ifugao Province in an effort to prevent damage to agricultural lands. According to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, the new Lamut Flood Control involved construction of a 386-meter concrete wall along the body of […]

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NOGRALES VOWS TO SUSTAIN FIGHT VS MALNUTRITION

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led officials including PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar, CORDS for BARMM, and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana as well as PIA Director General and PCOO Undersecretary Ramon Cualoping III at the Kasama sa Pamana: Regional Pre-SONA Series held at Cotobato City last June 29, 2021. The Region XII event was hosted by the […]

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MMDA SUSPENDS ‘KOTONG’ TRAFFIC AIDES – ABALOS

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos ordered the preventive suspension of two traffic enforcers identified in the extortion video that went viral on social media. Abalos served the notice of charge to traffic enforcers Raul Gulmatico and Corazon Castañeda, placing them on 90-day preventive suspension pending the result of investigation for the following […]

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DTI LAUNCHES PH SKILLS FRAMEWORK INITIATIVE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the Philippine Skills Framework (PSF) Initiative, an inter-agency effort to build the skills and competencies of the country’s human capital and workforce to better prepare them for the future economy. Secretary Ramon Lopez noted that the program will continue efforts to grow and develop competitive and innovative […]

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DENR STARTS PLANTING TREES IN URBAN AREAS – CIMATU

An initial 144 seedlings of endemic tree species have been planted at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) in Quezon City as part of the efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) to manage green spaces in urban areas amid the pandemic. “By planting trees especially in urban […]

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DPWH COMPLETES SAN JUAN, LA UNION DIKE – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has constructed a dike in San Juan, La Union that will ensure the safety of residents and their properties from damage brought by typhoons and rapid rise of flood water. According to a report submitted to Secretary Mark Villar by the La Union 1st District Engineering Office, […]

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DOT TO TOURISTS: BE RESPONSIBLE WITH WILDLIFE

In celebration of World Environment Month this June, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reiterated the need for tourists to educate themselves on sustainable interaction with marine wildlife.   “Observing marine wildlife in its natural habitat is incredibly fulfilling and quite an experience you cannot forget,” said Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. “Irresponsible interaction with marine wildlife […]

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DENR, ROTARY CLUB BEGIN LAGUNA DE BAY CLEANUP

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the Rotary Club of Binangonan for the clean-up of Laguna de Bay to restore biodiversity, as well as help improve water flow, in time for the onset of the rainy season. “The cleanup of water bodies does not only contribute to biodiversity conservation. They […]

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ALL ‘YOLANDA’ HOUSES TO BE FINISHED — NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles enumerated the accomplishments of the Duterte administration particularly in free public housing for Typhoon Yolanda victims and in the fight against hunger and poverty during the 9th Pamana: Regional PreSONA held in Tacloban City last June 25, 2021. The Pre-SONA gathering was being conducted in various regions as part of preparations […]