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NOGRALES SUPPORTS MAGNA CARTA FOR THE POOR IRR

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles reiterated his strong personal commitment to “uplifting and improving the lives of our less-privileged citizens” during the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta for the Poor last Tuesday, August 21, 2021. In his message, Nograles, who also chairs the government’s Task Force on Zero Hunger, […]

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BICOL, CAGAYAN RIVER REHAB FOR EARLY COMPLETION

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary and Task Force Build Back Better (TF BBB) chairperson Roy Cimatu is pushing for the early completion of the removal of sandbars in Bicol River from 2025 to 2023, and in the Cagayan River from 2028 to 2025. To accomplish these, Cimatu requested the Department of Budget […]

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2,000 SIARGAO TOURISM WORKERS NOW VAXXED – DOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT), in coordination with the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19, has committed to provide more vaccines for tourism workers to sustain the recovery of the pandemic-hit industry in the country’s surfing capital.   Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat and NTF Deputy Chief Implementer Secretary Vince Dizon graced the vaccination rollout for […]

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POULTRY SECTOR IS CRUCIAL TO PH AGRI GROWTH – DAR

“The Philippine poultry sector performs a crucial function in our pursuit of agricultural development – where farmers and fishers can have the dignity of being self-sufficient even as all Filipinos are allowed access to adequate food,” Secretary William Dar said during his opening address for the Philippine Poultry and Livestock Virtual Summit. Dar added that […]

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1,200 ‘YOLANDA’ HOUSES FOR NEGOCC – NOGRALES

A total of 1,279 permanent housing units were given away to qualified beneficiaries in Escalante City last August 27, 2021 by Task Force Yolanda which is led by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials. “We aim to improve the lives of our beneficiaries by transferring them […]

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NEA EXPLAINS TO COA: NO UNRECORDED BANK ACCOUNTS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) issued a clarification on an audit observation memorandum (AOM) issued by the Commission on Audit (COA) regarding the bank accounts that were not reflected in the agency’s books of accounts.  The agency’s Financial Services and Accounting Division explained that the two bank accounts with a total amount of P290 million […]

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250 YOLANDA-AFFECTED FAMILIES IN LEYTE GET HOUSING

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the recent turnover of 250 free housing units in Tolosa, Leyte together with officials of the National Housing Authority and the local government beneficiary in an effort he called “a last step to closing the Yolanda chapter, so that lives could finally move on and families and communities rebuilt.” “We […]

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PH TO IMPORT 60,000 MT OF FISH – DAR

To augment current local fish production, maintain sufficient supply, and make it affordable to consumers, particularly in the last quarter of the year (Q4) and in conjunction with the closed fishing season, Agriculture Secretary William Dar has approved the issuance of a Certificate of Necessity to Import (CNI) of 60,000 metric tons (MT). Dar made […]

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RETARDING BASINS TO SOLVE CAVITE FLOODING – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is optimistic that the construction of retarding basins will make flood hazard areas in Cavite more resilient during the rainy season and swift changes of global weather. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar expressed confidence that the Flood Risk Management Project for Imus River is the most viable solution to […]

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NCR MAYORS ADOPT ‘VAX AS ONE’ – ABALOS

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) have agreed to adopt the “Vax as One” Concept to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Metro Manila aimed towards population protection. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and concurrent MMC Chairman Benhur Abalos said the priority areas would be Metro Manila and then the four nearby provinces such as Cavite, Bulacan, […]