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State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) recently issued an addendum to the existing guidelines approved by the agency in October last year on writing-off worthless consumer accounts receivables. The addendum comes after the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) wrote to the agency’s Electric Cooperatives Audit Department (ECAD), requesting to write-off power bills, the records […]
An improved access road recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now ensures safe and convenient travel to Tapal Wharf and White Beaches in Barangay Tapal, Ubay, Bohol. Citing a report from DPWH Region 7 Director Edgar Tabacon, Secretary Mark Villar said that the road project will provide ease of access […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the City of Pasig joined hands with RE-TERRA in intensifying the promotion of urban agriculture in the metropolis to supply food demand, generate livelihood, and create green architecture amidst the dense urban landscape. “The Philippine agriculture must transform into more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient, and more sustainable agriculture […]
In celebration of this year’s International Day of Biological Diversity (IDBD), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reiterated its call to protect wildlife habitats and properly manage the country’s protected areas to restore its biodiversity. “The DENR’s marching order is the restoration and protection of wildlife habitats and ecosystems through area-based conservation measures, […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assisted the growing coconut industry in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan with the construction of a 123-lineal meter access road. Secretary Mark Villar said that the DPWH Cagayan 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) implemented the P2-million project, which was funded through the 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA). “The […]
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos and Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos turned over to authorities the suspect in the alleged online sale of government-procured COVID-19 vaccines in Mandaluyong City. The suspect, identified as Kyle Bonifacio, 22, was turned over to Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for […]
With more funds starting in 2022 due to the implementation of the “Mandanas-Garcia ruling”, local government units (LGUs) can bankroll more socio-economic development projects, including agriculture and fishery programs. “This favorable development has long been awaited by our LGUs. With more financial resources, the provincial governments, in particular, can significantly boost the delivery of devolved […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the successful holding of the 5th leg of the Kasama sa Pamana: Regional Pre-SONA Series in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last May 25, 2021. The event was attended by officials from national government agencies, local chief executives, and other stakeholders. This was part of preparations for President Rodrigo Duterte’s sixth and […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led officials from the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the beneficiary LGUs in turning over additional free housing units in Concepcion, Iloilo and Basey, Samar last May 26, 2021 as part of a series of virtual turnovers for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. For Iloilo, 1,803 newly-built houses were given away while […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is supporting the call to promote cycling in the country. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said that the use of a bicycle “is not only good for the health of the cyclist but also for other people and the environment”. “This pandemic has taught each and every one […]