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Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has given an ultimatum to Manfel Cargo Shipping Corp. to finish the repair of the Navotas Coastal Dike by February. Dizon also warned the company to ensure that the dike will not have substandard construction. He said a demand letter will be sent by the Department of Public Works and […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with the Valenzuela City Government, conducted a cleanup operation recently as part of the agency’s Bayanihan sa Estero program —an initiative launched by President Bongbong Marcos Jr. aimed at reducing flooding through the removal of garbage and silt from waterways. MMDA General Manager Undersecretary Nicolas Torre III […]
Food poverty in the Philippines fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa (TNM) Survey, signaling easing pressure on households as food access improves and prices stabilize amid government interventions. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed the survey results, noting that they reflect the impact […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes Camiguin’s inclusion in The New York Times’ Top 52 places to visit in 2026, being the only Philippine destination to enter the list, thanks to its breathtaking mountains, beaches, and rich marine life. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized that such recognitions reaffirm not only the country’s natural beauty […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inspected the recently completed P94.8 million rice processing facility of the Hamtic Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Antique, underscoring the government’s push to modernize agriculture and raise farmer incomes in one of the Visayas’ key rice-producing provinces. The Rice Processing System (RPS), located in Barangay Poblacion […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) ended 2025 on a strong and promising note, collecting a total of P934.4 billion. Under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the BOC showcased innovation, efficiency, and commitment to excellence in revenue collection, reinforcing its vital role in sustaining fiscal growth for the country. This performance directly supports government programs […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the local government of Manila City, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Senior Citizens’ Park and Pet Park located in Pandacan, Manila City. The proposed park is a flagship initiative under Metro Manila’s Green Green Green (G3) Project, which […]
In a province known as the country’s main producer of rice, the Department of Agriculture is testing the commercial viability of a very different crop: the Australian redclaw crayfish. The DA is hopeful that the high value species can help reshape local aquaculture in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel led the ceremonial […]
As part of its efforts to cultivate efficient and reliable government service for industry stakeholders, the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), the country’s largest government-owned bank. Through the partnership, the DOT will adopt LBP’s LinkBiz Portal, an electronic payment platform that will allow tourism […]
The Department of Agriculture kicked off the expansion of the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through local government units, betting that scale, tighter logistics, and steady state procurement can bring affordable rice to vulnerable Filipinos while shoring up farmers’ incomes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led […]