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FREE HOUSING FOR 283 LEYTE FAMILIES – NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials, turned over a total of 283 permanent housing units to families in Mayorga, Leyte last November 5, 2021, as part of the housing commitment of Task Force Yolanda to qualified beneficiaries.“These new units are part of the housing commitment of […]

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PASIG RIVER FERRY SERVICE HAS NEW STATION – ABALOS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) opened the new Kalawaan Station for the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) to draw more commuters in Pasig City to this alternative mode of transport six weeks away from Christmas. The addition of the Kalawaan Station, located at N. Cuevas Street, with entrance near the Kalawaan Bridge, Pasig City, […]

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DOT SHOWS TOURISM PLAN AT JAPAN TRAVEL MART

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat outlined the Philippines’ national policy for sustainable tourism development and response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic before the Japanese travel market during the opening of the month-long 2nd Online Travel Mart of the Japan Association of Travel Agents Association (JATA).  Romulo-Puyat led the country presentation and was one of […]

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DA BEGINS HOG REPOPULATION IN PANGASINAN – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will start delivering piglets to areas in Pangasinan that have been affected by the African swine fever (ASF) in the third week of this month as part of its hog repopulation program. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said about P38.2 million has been allotted for the repopulation program in the province […]

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DTI, PLDT LAUNCH PASALOVE2: PASKONG OTOP – LOPEZ

In the spirit of the Christmas Season and helping our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) generate sales this coming Holidays, the Department of Trade and Industry – Regional Operations Group (DTI-ROG), through its One Town, One Product Philippines (OTOP) in partnership with PLDT Home Biz, is truly inspired to present “PASALOVE 2: PASKONG OTOP”. […]

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METRO MAYORS WANT FACE SHIELDS SCRAPPED – ABALOS

Local chief executives of Metro Manila will recommend to the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases to lift the order of mandatory wearing of face shields except for some places that are critical. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said that the face shields can be removed except for areas such as hospitals, […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE SYSTEM

The Department of Education (DepEd)-Disaster Risk Reduction Management Service (DRRMS) launched mental health helpline system consisting of contact information from different organizations to support learners, teachers, and the public in times of mental and psychological distress. “We prioritize the promotion and protection of the mental health and general welfare of our personnel and learners, especially […]

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64 ENTREPS BAG P13.6-M SALES IN NAT’L FOOD FAIR

The 2021 Hybrid National Food Fair successfully completed its year-long program to assist Filipino MSMEs engaged in the food industry with a physical event held at the Festival Mall in Alabang recently. This face-to-face selling event is part of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) initiatives to support the reopening of the economy. “The […]

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DENR BACKS TAMARAW CONSERVATION BILL IN CONGRESS

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has expressed his strong support for a bill seeking to conserve the critically endangered Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis). Cimatu issued the statement following calls for the passage of House Bill (HB) 8299 or the proposed Tamaraw Conservation Management Act in response to the pressing need to […]

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MMDA TRASH TRAPS NOW IN QC, MANDALUYONG – ABALOS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inspected the newly-installed floating trash traps in various waterways in the cities of Quezon and Mandaluyong. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos oversaw the hauling of garbage at the Lagarian creek and Arayat creek in Barangay Kamuning, Quezon City. “We have installed trash traps on the waterways to block damaging debris […]