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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is supporting the passage of Senate Bill 1738 or the “E-Governance Act of 2020” that aims to transform the delivery of public service into the digital space. DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan welcomed the development, saying the measure would complement the DICT’s plan to ramp up digitalization in […]
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has been commissioned to mass-produce up to 50 million reusable cloth face masks within the next four months to help protect the public against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A Cabinet cluster gave TESDA the job of churning out the washable face masks that will […]
The Duterte administration’s Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program had a successful launch in Region 8 last August 7, 2020 at the National Irrigation Administration’s Region VIII Training Center in Marasbas, Tacloban City, highlighted by a consultation and MOU signing ceremony between NIA, DepEd, DAR, BJMP, Irrigators ‘Associations (IAs), and Irrigators’ Service Cooperatives […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has assigned a project supervisor to the Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZANECO) pending the resolution of governance issues in the power utility. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong issued Office Order dated July 24, designating Sherwin Mañada as project supervisor, effective immediately, to oversee the management and operations of ZANECO. […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi forged a 10-year partnership starting August 6, 2020 for the formulation and implementation of a Renewable Energy Program for the Agriculture and Fishery Sector (REP-AFS). The program will promote the use of cost-efficient renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, small-scale geothermal, and biomass for […]
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has reminded hotels operating under all levels of community quarantine to strictly follow the health and safety protocols set by the government. “It has come to the attention of the Department of Tourism (DOT) that a number of hotels and accommodation establishments that have been issued Certificates of Authority to Operate […]
To maximize the availability of hospital beds reserved for those infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the government recently launched the One Hospital Command Center (OHCC). The center, located at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Gymnasium in its headquarters in Guadalupe, Makati City, will provide coordinated care for COVID-19 patients, allowing for transfers, referrals, […]
“I’m very pleased to announce to the people of Ormoc City that we have already completed 100% of our free housing commitments here. This is a result of unity, cooperation and perseverance among the national government and local leaders to benefit the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.”Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the remarks on Thursday, August […]
The Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary William Dar, is taking on the challenge posed by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, to exert all efforts to enable the country’s agriculture sector to grow by at least 2 percent per year amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “This is a tall order set by our mentor, and […]
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the Trade and Industry (DTI), Labor and Employment (DOLE), and Health (DOH) departments will be issuing a new health protocol in workplaces strengthening the minimum health standards in business establishments. Lopez said establishments will be required to assign a health officer, whether a security officer, nurse, or doctor, who will […]