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QC GETS ISOLATION FACILITY IN 18 DAYS – VILLAR

Recognizing the need to augment healthcare infrastructure in the National Capital Region, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a 96-bed quarantine/isolation healthcare facility in Quezon City University in just 18 days. “These mobile health facilities in Quezon City University are constructed to enable the immediate isolation of mild and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases […]

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WIDEN MARIKINA RIVER TO REDUCE FLOODING – CIMATU

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu recommended the widening of Marikina River to increase its flood-carrying capacity after Marikina City and nearby areas submerged in deep floodwaters during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. “Marikina River has to be widened to reduce the risk of flooding in the area,” Cimatu said during his visit to Marikina City three […]

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SENATE OKS P85.6B DA BUDGET – DAR

The Philippine Senate has approved the proposed P85.58-billion budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA), including those of its bureaus, and attached agencies and corporations. Senator Cynthia Villar sponsored and defended virtually the proposed DA budget and that of the National Irrigation Administration (at P31.56B) before her colleagues, who were present physically and virtually at […]

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CAPIZ GETS 535 HOUSES FROM TF YOLANDA – NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the online turnover of 535 free housing units to beneficiaries in Jamindan, Capiz last November 24, 2020, in coordination with the Task Force Yolanda, the National Housing Authority and local government leaders. Nograles heads the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Unified Implementation and Monitoring of Rehabilitation and Recovery Projects and […]

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NOGRALES, MCDONALD’S GIVE FREE MEALS IN CALOOCAN

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles together with officers of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) distributed 2,000 hot meals to Caloocan residents in a well-attended event last November 26, 2020.The meals were  prepared by the McDonald’s Kindness Kitchen (MKK). The group has so far distributed 320,000 meals through its McDo Kindness Kitchen to healthcare workers, police […]

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10 ENTRIES MAKE IT TO METRO MANILA FILM FEST – LIM

The Metro Manila Film Festival which goes digital this year is extremely excited to announce its final line-up with a wide mix of genres for the global audience to enjoy in December. Instead of the usual eight entries, the MMFF 2020 will showcase a diverse line-up of 10 movies, ranging from family drama, horror, action, […]

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‘IBAGIW’ TO REVIVE BAGUIO TOURISM – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) touts cultural tourism in Baguio City as it remains optimistic that initiatives such as the Ibagíw Festival will sustain the treasured traditions and art forms of the city. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the DOT would continue to promote Baguio as a creative city and support its development for arts […]

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‘MAKE IT HAPPEN’ TO ATTRACT INVESTMENTS – LOPEZ

The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) launched a new international investment promotion brand campaign, “Make It Happen in the Philippines” which aims to attract investment to the Philippines by highlighting its potential as an ideal business destination in Asia. The campaign highlights the country’s highly skilled and resilient human resource that is elevated by a […]

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DPWH DELIVERS 75K CLASSROOMS IN 3 YEARS – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of more than 75,000 classrooms nationwide in the past three years. Secretary Mark Villar said that in spite of present restrictions for face to face classes, enrollees both in elementary and secondary as well as the senior high school students will have better […]

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DTI TO ADD 15K MSME LOANS BY DECEMBER – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp) is set to process an additional 15,000 loan applications before the year ends to aid the recovery of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the resulting lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.  “With the improvement in our […]