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With four months remaining in the year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to implement major interventions to ensure adequate, accessible, and affordable food to millions of Filipino households, particularly in Metro Manila and other major consumption centers, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We refocused part of our remaining budget for the year, of which 73% […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially classified the Ampatuan Massacre as “resolved,” proof that the country’s justice system in safeguarding press freedom is truly working under the Duterte Administration. This was announced by UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information Mr. Moez Chakchouk in his letter to Ambassador Theresa Lazaro. […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar called for the strong support on the enactment of a proposed law on the efficient use of the multi-billion peso coconut levy to uplift the livelihood of farmers and sustain the development of the country’s coconut industry. Dar referred to Senate Bill No.1396, or the “Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) threw its full support behind the Ridge to Reef Corridor Plan, one of the key strategies being explored to ensure Baguio City’s gradual and safe reopening to tourists from nearby provinces within the year. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat expressed that the plan, which seeks to enable seamless travel for tourism […]
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said that detailed engineering design preparation is ongoing for the P7.375 Billion design and build of Panguil Bay Bridge included in the flagship infrastructure projects of the President Rodrigo Duterte administration. Villar said that Panguil Bay Bridge is a realization of the promise to make Filipinos even more […]
Students and faculty members who have subscribed to Globe and TM can now get free data access to PHL CHED CONNECT, as Globe partnered with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to support the government’s commitment to flexible learning for the continuity of higher education in the country. “Last June 23, we launched PHL CHED […]
“Let’s go local, let’s go all-Filipino.” This is the message of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles to Filipino consumers going to the country’s groceries and markets, as he stressed that this should be on the list of those who shop for their families’ household essentials, particularly food items. “Local businesses will need the support of both […]
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar has announced the opening of a new coastal road from the Rompeolas or Sorsogon City’s baywalk up to Barangay Balogo, providing road travelers a pleasant view of Sorsogon’s coastline. Villar said that the four-lane Sorsogon City Coastal Road with a total length of 5.52 kilometer may be considered […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar is urging the youth and budding agriculture entrepreneurs (agripreneurs) to actively take part in agriculture and fisheries by availing of several financial and technical assistance being offered by the Duterte administration through the Department of Agriculture (DA). One of these is the “Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs” or the KAYA loan […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered anew with a Laguna-based Army reserve group to boost its reforestation and forest protection efforts in the CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) region amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The 4th Regional Community Defense Group-Army Reserve Command (RCDG-ARESCOM) has renewed its partnership with […]