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DA GIVES QUEZON FARMERS, FISHERS P1.4B AID – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) provided thousands of farmers, fishers, and indigenous peoples (IPs) in Quezon province P1.42-billion worth of farm and fishery inputs, farm machinery, livelihood projects, and cash and food aid to help them recover from the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and damages caused by strong typhoons. Agriculture Secretary William Dar […]

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NOGRALES, NNC LAUNCH ‘TUTOK KAINAN’ PROGRAM

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles and National Nutrition Council (NNC) Executive Director Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang jointly conducted the soft launch of the Tutok Kainan program at the NNC headquarters on November 23, 2020, specifically targeting and addressing the food and nutritional needs of pregnant women and young children. Tutok Kainan will distribute the Enhanced Nutribun, ready-to-eat […]

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NOGRALES LEADS E-NUTRIBUN DISTRIBUTION IN CALOOCAN

With the Department of Education kicking off its Nationwide School-Based Feeding Program, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Tuesday led the distribution of Enhanced Nutribuns (E-Nutribuns) at the Bagong Silang Elementary School in Caloocan, and stressed that the initiative is consistent with the theme adopted by the Department of Education (DepEd) for the launching of this […]

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ILOCOS SUR NOW OPEN TO VISITORS – ROMULO-PUYAT

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat was among the first guests of Ilocos Sur as the province reopened to visitors, this time including those from Metro Manila. Romulo-Puyat was the guest of honor in a ceremony that officially launched the expanded Ridge and Reef Travel Corridor recently. Also in attendance were Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis Singson, […]

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NAT’L BICYCLE DAY TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has welcomed a presidential proclamation declaring the fourth Sunday of November of every year as the “National Bicycle Day.” President Rodrigo Duterte issued Proclamation 1052 in a bid to ensure ecological integrity and a clean and healthy environment. “We are very happy that the President recognized the […]

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MMDA GETS TONS OF TRASH IN MARIKINA, SAN MATEO

Over 3,104 cubic meters of garbage, equivalent to 841.34 tons, has been collected as of November 22 from affected areas in Marikina City and San Mateo in Rizal which were left devastated by typhoon Ulysses, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said clearing operations will continue until areas affected by […]

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NCR COMPLIES WITH ANTI-SMOKING POLICIES – MMDA

Metro Manila rated Satisfactory to Very Satisfactory in following anti-smoking policies according to a study conducted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Foundation Inc. (UPCMCFI) on the level of compliance in implementing smoke-free policies in five local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital […]

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TAGUIG’S WIDENED LAWTON AVE SOON TO OPEN – VILLAR

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano, Taguig Representative Lani Cayetano recently led the inaugural ceremony for the completion of Phase 1 of the road widening project at Fort Bonifacio – Nichols Field Road, most commonly known as Lawton Avenue, in Taguig City. “We are glad to inform the motoring public […]

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DTI, SM LAUNCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR FOR MSMES – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez emphasized the importance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in revitalizing the economy amid the pandemic during the launch of the SM Christmas Market at SM Megamall recently. “The importance of our MSMEs cannot be understated: they account for more than 99% of the total […]

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PLANS VS HUNGER AMID PANDEMIC IN PLACE — NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said in a radio interview over the weekend that government would concretely address issues arising from the pressing problem of hunger and poverty amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “The hunger problem is worldwide. According to the United Nations, 690 million individuals suffer from hunger on a daily basis, and the […]