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Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said the sighting of a nesting sea turtle or pawikan in Zambales province is a testimony that the preservation of wildlife in the country must continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Even if we are faced with a difficult situation brought about by the threats of the disease, we must continue to strive […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), turned over to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) P1 billion as additional funding for emergency loans to small farmers and fisherfolk. In a virtual ceremony held recently, Agriculture Secretary and DA-ACPC Chair William Dar turned over to LANDBANK, represented by its […]
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was awarded as Freedom of Information (FOI) Champion second runner up (for agencies/bureaus/commissions/councils award) during the 4th annual Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards held by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO). In a virtual ceremony held recently, CHED Chair Prospero De Vera accepted the award from PCOO Secretary Martin […]
While some progress has been made to reduce the number of families that have experienced involuntary hunger in the fourth quarter of the year, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Wednesday said that “much work still has to be done to return to and improve on the country’s pre-pandemic hunger figures.” Nograles, head of the government’s […]
As local government leaders of Zambales start to prepare to reopen the provincial borders to local visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has vowed to provide additional assistance to intensify health and safety protocols in the province. “As with all other destinations, I cannot stress enough the importance of enforcing the health and safety protocols. […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)—together with the Department of Agriculture (DA), private sector partners, farmer cooperatives, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—officially launched DELIVER-e alongside a multi-stakeholder commitment pledge signing to upscale agriculture value chain and improve overall food security in the country even beyond the COVID-19 crisis. “This initiative […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has ordered the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 12 to immediately close down an illegal small-scale mining operation in Magpet town, Cotabato province. The mining site is located some 10 kilometers away from the Mt. Apo Natural Park. It has not been declared […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) was commended by the Office of the President for acting promptly on the citizens’ concerns and complaints lodged through the government’s 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center. In a letter addressed to NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center (CCC) Director Bernadette Casinabe recognized the agency’s efforts in ensuring that the […]
“Anything and everything that can be shared by our stakeholders is useful in achieving the objectives of our National Food Policy. We see the Deliver-e platform as a crucial contribution that will shape the results of the program.” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the statement during the Deliver-e Goes Live event on Monday, December 14, […]
Following the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses in several regions, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded all DepEd officials, teaching and non-teaching personnel directly affected by any natural calamity or disaster that they can apply for a special five-day emergency leave. According to Office Memorandum OM-PHROD-2020-00423 issued by the Office of Undersecretary Jesus […]