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NOGRALES CHAMPIONS DOFIL IN SENATE HEARING

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles told a Senate committee on Monday,  December 7, 2020  that the creation of a Department of Overseas Filipinos (DOFil) is a true manifestation of the government’s desire to protect the interest and welfare of millions of Filipinos working abroad. “This is a ‘rightsizing’ solution that aims to concretely address OFW-specific issues. […]

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NOGRALES: ‘BRAND AID’ RAISES 10K NOCHE BUENA KITS

“Congratulations to our partners in the private sector for reaching 10,000 Noche Buena kits for the Brand Aid: Noche Buena Para sa Lahat initiative which will benefit needy Filipino families this Yuletide season.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles after realizing the goals set for the distribution of the aid and assistance […]

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NEA: POWER RESTORED TO 92% OF ULYSSES-HIT AREAS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said electricity service has been restored to 92.39 percent of cities and municipalities spread over 26 provinces hit by Typhoon Ulysses. Based on the monitoring report of the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) as of Monday (December 7), power has fully returned to 437 out of 473 […]

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TF YOLANDA, NHA TURN OVER 3,615 HOUSES IN ILOILO

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the online turnover of 3,615 housing units to beneficiaries in Ajuy, Iloilo last December 4, 2020 in coordination with Task Force Yolanda, the National Housing Authority and local government leaders under the Yolanda Permanent Housing Project for Region 6. Nograles heads the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Unified Implementation and […]

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LEYTE’S ALBUERA RIVER WALL 100% COMPLETE – VILLAR

Locals residing in low-lying areas of Barangay Poblacion in the town of Albuera in Leyte are now protected from the dangers of the overflowing of river with the newly-completed flood control structure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The 300-linear meter flood control project is part of the government’s flagship, Build, Build, […]

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JAPAN FIRM BOOSTS PH COVID TEST KIT PRODUCTION

The Philippines remains a competitive investment location as foreign investors continue to “Make It Happen In The Philippines” and even consider the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to further grow their businesses as more and more companies continue to choose the country for their business expansions.  Arkray Industry Inc., a subsidiary of […]

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PRIMARY AGRI TRADING HUB TO RISE IN SARIAYA – DAR

A modern P100-million complex will soon rise in Sariaya, Quezon, to serve as the primary trading post for the produce of farmers and fisherfolk in Southern Luzon and neighboring regions. Agriculture Secretary William Dar led the groundbreaking ceremony in Barangay Sampaloc recently along with Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 4A Director Arnel de Mesa, Quezon […]

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NEA: BOOST EFFORTS TO BOOST RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) exhorted the 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) to increase efforts towards the completion of the government’s rural electrification program. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong made the statement Tuesday, December 1, at the 41st Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) and Year-end Strategic Conference of the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA). “Rural Electrification […]

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NEA LAUDS PHILRECA’S ROLE IN POWER RESTORATION

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) recognized the role played by the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) in the restoration of electricity in provinces hit by the recent typhoons. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong issued the statement on Tuesday, December 1, as he congratulated PHILRECA on the occasion of its 41st Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) […]

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DICT TO GIVE PANGASINAN BETTER NETWORK – HONASAN

The Pangasinan provincial government and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for a better information and communication network in the province. “Ang order galing sa ating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ay connectivity (The order is from our President Rodrigo Duterte). We connect government to other governments – […]