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The Department of Agriculture (DA) will continue to support research for research and development (R&D) efforts to effectively control and manage transboundary crop pests and diseases that adversely impact Philippine agriculture. “We believe it is the opportune time to reshape the country’s crop pest management program, led by the University of the Philippines Los Baños’ […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) convened the 2021 National Food Security Summit (NFFS) to address major challenges and enhance physical and economic access of every Filipino to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and affordable food. “We need to sustain and strengthen our food production, distribution and logistics systems as Philippine agriculture faces incredibly challenging tasks in this […]
The historic Walled City of Intramuros opened two of its most popular sites to visitors following the easing of quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego are open to limited capacity and shortened operating hours under strict health and […]
Motorists traversing along the mountainous terrain in San Fernando City, La Union can now have safer travel with the completion of a new slope protection structure. Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said that the 113-meter slope protection system along San Fernando – Bagulin Road at Barangay Nagyubuyuban aims to protect residents and […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways ensured accessible medical services for the residents of Barangay Bucari in the highland part of Leon, Iloilo by building a two-story health center in the area. Secretary Mark Villar said that the barangay health station was completed in the amount of P4.82 million by the DPWH Iloilo 4th District […]
After harvesting a record rice crop in 2020, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing back-to-back bountiful harvests, buoyed by the biggest palay yield to date for the first quarter (Q1), besting the previous high in 2018 Q1. “We are pleased to report that the country’s rice farmers harvested a total of 4.626 million metric […]
As the country celebrates the Month of the Ocean (MOO) in May, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu highlighted the role of ocean science as a key to spur relevant behavior change towards the marine environment.With this year’s theme, “The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want”, the DENR takes […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) released P123.118 million in loans in April alone to improve the rural electrification infrastructure of five electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country. The recipients were Bantayan Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BANELCO), La Union Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LUELCO), Quezon I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (QUEZELCO I), Bohol II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BOHECO […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to address pollution in Manila Bay, 161 of the 178 local government units (LGUs) in the eight provinces comprising the Manila Bay area have been provided shredder-composter units through the joint effort of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Senator Cynthia Villar. “This is part of our […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a new 3-storey building facility for the Philippine Army within the Camp O’ Donnell in Capas, Tarlac. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said the P117-million Army Leadership Development and Education Center (ALDEC) Phase I building is now ready for use by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) […]