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The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the Philippines is, once again, Asia’s leading beach destination and Asia’s leading dive destination at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA). “We are elated that the country’s pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots have once again been cited as the best in Asia by the prestigious 2021 World Travel […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez called on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States to accelerate the digital transformation of the region, at the interface of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Ministers and Digital Ministers hosted by Brunei Darussalam via video conference recently. Lopez shared that the Philippines and […]
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger Mercado personally led the DPWH participation in the commemoration program for the fourth year of the Marawi Liberation from armed terrorist militants. As member agency of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) created under Administrative Order No. 3 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte on June […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) expressed elation over the strong public reception of the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach when it reopened to the public recently as Metro Manila was eased into Alert Level 3 status. “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the public which made the reopening of the […]
Stakeholders favor “Golden Rice” over ordinary white rice in terms of its health benefits during the former’s ceremonial tasting, held recently in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. “It smells and tastes the same as ordinary rice, except it is colored yellow. But I will choose ‘Golden Rice’ over white rice, because it has more health benefits. Kung sana […]
Education Secretary Leonor Briones’ passion for education and governance was recognized by the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB) after naming a new gumamela hybrid in her honor. Now in its 21st year, the Women in Public Service series names Gumamela or “Hibiscus rosa-sinensis” hybrids after women who have dedicated their time and effort to […]
The newly installed Acting Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) immediately made his presence felt on the ground, inspecting the ongoing Binondo Intramuros Bridge Project. Secretary Roger Mercado said that although reports can be read inside an air-conditioned office or while seated on a vehicle, best decisions are made if you […]
To further expand the operation of the isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) project, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (DA-PFDA) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). On the same day, Agriculture Secretary William Dar, together with CDA Chairperson Undersecretary Joseph Encabo, PFDA General Manager Atty. Glen Pangapalan, and […]
Even in the face of the rising wave of new COVID-19 cases globally, Philippine exports grew by 17.6% in August 2021 bringing cumulative exports to $48.9 billion for the first eight months of the year. The year-to-date August figure is 19.6% higher than the $40.9B recorded during the same period last year and also […]
The decision to resume staycations and expanding the capacity of restaurants is a big boost to tourism-oriented establishments that will result in the restoration of jobs of displaced tourism workers as the holiday season approaches. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat made this statement as the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the decision of the Inter-Agency Task […]