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A concrete paving project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is ongoing on a 5.4-lane kilometer access road leading to Malamawi White Beach in Isabela City, Basilan. In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Regional Operations in Mindanao Eugenio R. Pipo, Jr., DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia said […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recently led a Department of Agriculture (DA) delegation to Thailand to explore best practices, techniques, and systems in farming, product development, and agricultural supply chain management. The DA delegation also discussed bilateral trade opportunities and potential Thai investments in the Philippine agriculture sector with Thai counterparts and the private […]
Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now expect a more efficient flow of buses as 90% of station timers are working, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said.“Masaya po akong nagrereport na 90% sa mga 45-second timers sa EDSA Busway stops ay umaandar na po,” Dizon said. To ensure that bus drivers comply with the 45-second lay-by, […]
The much-anticipated gathering of golf enthusiasts, industry leaders, and stakeholders commenced recently at the Marriott Manila, with the Philippines headlining as a premier golf destination.Speaking in a pre-recorded video message, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the DOT’s commitment to positioning the Philippines as a global golf hub. “With over 100 breathtaking golf courses across […]
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator, Undersecretary Ariel F. Nepomuceno, emphasized a transformative approach to emergency management during the recent Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) workshop on Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation, and Response. The event, held from March 4-6, 2025, at the Taipei Marriott Hotel, underscored the critical role of civilian involvement in enhancing […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for global brands to thrive in […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork in National Capital Region wet markets starting next week, aiming to ease the financial strain on consumers grappling with high meat prices. The new pricing initiative considers the ongoing challenges facing the pork industry, particularly the lingering effects of African […]
Motorists are now reaping the benefits of a concrete paved road completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along a portion of the Dumangas-Barotac Nuevo Diversion Road in Dumangas, Iloilo. According to DPWH Regional Office 6 Director Sanny Boy Oropel, the project involved the construction of a 634.1-linear meter long, 13.4-meter wide […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will terminate its agreement with Unified Grand Central Station consortium BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co. (BFC-FDSC) due to excessive delays in the completion of the project, which will link major rail lines LRT-1, MRT-3, and MRT-7. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon lamented the delay during his inspection of […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has officially declared Camarines Norte an avian influenza-free province following the successful containment of a highly infectious disease as a result of prompt action by local government units and agencies of the Department of Agriculture (DA). A single case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N2 was confirmed […]