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COUPLES ENCOURAGED TO POSTPONE WEDDING IN METRO MANILA – NOGRALES

As part of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Malacañang encouraged couples to postpone their wedding in Metro Manila. Speaking to Palace reporters, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said love can wait but the threat of COVID-19 cannot be stopped. “Ito yung struggle natin (This is our struggle) but this is the […]

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NCR HAS SUFFICIENT FOOD SUPPLY DURING ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that there is enough food in Metro Manila public markets and through outlets of DA-initiated “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita,” and “FishDA on the Go” as the entire Luzon is placed under enhanced community quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We call on the general public […]

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DPWH FAST-TRACKS CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MANDALUYONG CITY JAIL – VILLAR

In a bid to decongest existing jail facilities, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the completion of the new Mandaluyong City Jail in Barangay Plainview, Mandaluyong City. In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, DPWH National Capital Region Director Ador Canlas said a new 9,873.45 square meter facility is being […]

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NEA SURPASSES 2019 COLLECTION TARGET — MASONGSONG

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) ended 2019 on a high note as it registered a collection of over P2 billion on loan amortization payments from the electric cooperatives (ECs). Based on the collection performance report submitted by the NEA Finance Services Department to Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, the agency collected P2.297 billion last year, an increase of […]

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PINAGLABANAN BRIDGE IN SAN JUAN NOW OPEN – VILLAR

A newly-replaced San Juan Bridge also known as the Pinaglabanan Bridge in the city of San Juan is now open to motorists. Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar led the inauguration of the new San Juan Bridge after its year-long closure that also gave way to the ongoing construction of Skyway Stage 3 Project. “It […]

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CARAGA FARMERS TO DIRECTLY MARKET PRODUCTS TO GOV’T INSTITUTIONS – NOGRALES

Various government agencies led by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with private organizations to improve market linkage for the farm products of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Caraga Region.  Organized under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program of DAR and the Department of Social […]

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DTI TO GO AFTER PROFITEERS, HOARDERS AMID COVID-19 OUTBREAK – LOPEZ

Lopez said the DTI is urging President Rodrigo Duterte to issue an executive order (EO) to prosecute those who had raked-in unfairly large profits on products which are in demand during this situation and those who hoard goods whether for their own consumption or re-sale at higher prices.The trade chief said Duterte has agreed with […]

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GOVT TO STRICTLY ENFORCE BAN ON ‘MASS GATHERINGS’ – NOGRALES

“Government will not stop us from going about our business––but we have to understand that it cannot be business as usual if we hope to overcome this public health threat.”  This was according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who on Friday, announced that the government will be strictly prohibiting “mass gatherings” as part of its […]

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TRANSPORT OF GOODS NOT COVERED BY METRO MANILA COMMUNITY QUARANTINE — NOGRALES

The suspension of domestic air, land, and sea travel to and from Metro Manila from March 15 until April 14 excludes the transport of goods to and from the National Capital Region to ensure that grocery shelves remain stocked for the duration of the community quarantine that will cover Metro Manila’s close to 13 million […]

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USE BAMBOO AS WOOD ALTERNATIVE – CIMATU

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has made a fresh pitch for Filipinos to consider planting and using bamboo as alternative to wood in order to help increase the country’s forest cover. Cimatu said that even the government is now shifting to planting bamboo under its flagship reforestation initiative – the Expanded National Greening Program (ENGP). “Our […]