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DPWH QUICK RESPONSE TEAMS ARE HEROES – VILLAR

“Our hardworking quick response teams – unsung heroes for site-responsive actions as first road responders during calamities are encouraged to be more watchful and intensify precautionary measures.” Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar made the statement, following a tragic landslide incident which buried four members of the DPWH Ifugao 2nd District […]

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NO SLOW DOWN IN FIGHT VS CLIMATE CHANGE – CIMATU

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has assured the public that the government  through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is not slowing down on efforts to fight climate change even in the midst of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.“Climate change is a reality that will continually grip us if we do not take action,” Cimatu […]

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LUNG CENTER GETS AN ISOLATION FACILITY – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) turned-over to the Lung Center of the Philippines, an additional modular hospital that will be used to augment the existing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) isolation facilities of the center. DPWH Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark Villar said that the newly-completed isolation facility in Quezon City is intended for […]

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AGRICULTURE SECTOR POSTS 1.2% GROWTH IN Q3 – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) family is immensely encouraged with the positive 1.2-percent (%) growth of the country’s agriculture and fishery sector this third quarter (Q3) versus the same three-month period last year. “Once again, this shows our resilience and sustained production performance despite the community lockdowns, traditional lean months and severe weather conditions, from […]

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PALACE CONDEMNS KILLING OF PANGASINAN NEWSMAN

Describing it as an act of cowardice, Malacañang strongly condemned the killing of radio announcer Virgilio S. Maganes in Villasis, Pangasinan and vowed to hunt down and punish those responsible. “We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Virgilio Maganes and extend our sincerest condolences to his family. This administration condemns any type of […]

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DAVAO’S MALAGOS CHOCOLATE BAGS AWARDS IN GERMANY

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the recent victory of Malagos Chocolate at the World Drinking Chocolate Competition 2020 in Hannover, Germany showcases the excellence of Philippine cacao. The results were announced recently during the virtual Schokoladen Gourmet Festival.  Malagos Chocolate claimed four Gold awards, especially the top prize in the Plain/ Origin […]

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FIL-CHI GROUP GIVES PATEROS RICE, SEEDLINGS – LIM

The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc., (CFBCI) in coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) donated sacks of rice and plant seedlings to the Municipality of Pateros to aid residents in their livelihood as the general community quarantine continues in Metro Manila. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim and officials of CFBCI turned over to Pateros […]

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DENR, PLDT-SMART TO CONSERVE PEATLANDS – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)—has partnered with digital services provider PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) to help raise awareness on the peatlands of Caraga region. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said peatlands are vital for providing safe drinking water, assist in preserving global […]

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JAPANESE CEMENT FIRM EXPANDS PH OPERATION – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez announced that various infrastructure commitments with Taiheiyo Cement Group are underway to support the growing demand in the country’s housing, commercial, and infrastructure development sectors, especially with the massive “Build, Build, Build” program.  The agreement was part of the Letter of Intent (LOI) that DTI and […]

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DOT: 7,200 HOTELS, RESORTS GIVEN OK TO OPERATE

More than 7,200 hotels, resorts and other accommodation establishments (AEs) have been authorized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to operate under different quarantine classifications and cater to different types of travelers, depending on their location and purpose.“Not only will a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) or a provisional CAO from DOT indicate the […]