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National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo Masongsong rallied all electric cooperatives (ECs) under its supervision to support the agency’s legislative agenda, including the possibility of expanding its authority over all power distribution utilities (DUs). Masongsong asked the general managers of the electric cooperatives to help him lobby Congress to increase or expand its mandate […]
The Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), launched phone and mobile-centered support services to help Filipino smokers quit tobacco. Harnessing the power and potentials of communication technologies, the DOH now offers Filipinos who want to kick their smoking habits real-time counseling and support through a quitline. Quitline is […]
Filipino sari-sari store owners can count on the government to finance their dream expansion through the Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3), the country’s Trade Secretary said. “Sari-sari stores form part the economic backbone of the country. Providing them more opportunities can only mean greater economic development,” said Lopez during the appreciation and […]
Tourism Ministers of Costa Rica and Cameroon join the growing list of top level officials to come together at the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Conference on Tourism Statistics slated from June 21 to 23. Costa Rica’s Minister Mauricio Ventura Aragon and Cameroon’s Minister Bello Bouba Maigari will be joining the […]
The Philippines remains a preferred global investment destination as evident in the investment projects registered with the Board of Investments (BOI). Trade Secretary and BOI Chairman Ramon Lopez announced a 25% increase in the value of registered investments for the first five months of the year compared with the same period in 2016, growing […]
Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s instruction to revive and to strengthen the country’s footwear industry, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez and the members of the Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI) identified possible solutions to existing obstacles that hamper the shoe industry’s growth. “Technological improvement remains an industry concern. While there are […]
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi recognized the critical role played by the electric cooperatives in providing basic electricity services to Filipinos, particularly in times of disaster and calamity situations. Secretary Cusi cited the situation in Marawi City where electricity services have been affected due to the ongoing hostilities between government troops and local terrorists belonging […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) advised the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) to ensure adequate power supply in areas where thousands of Marawi City residents are temporarily taking refuge due to the ongoing clashes between government forces and a local terrorist group. “While LASURECO is waiting for the normalization of the security […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) commended the Task Force Duterte for its efforts to improve the operational performance of the Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Casureco III) that resulted in an increase in collection efficiency and reduction in system loss. During his visit to Casureco III over the weekend, NEA Administrator Edgardo R. […]
The Philippines is all set to host top tourism officials from 156 countries for the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) international conference on Tourism Statistics this month. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo said the gathering of tourism ministers, along with their respective entourage, will tackle sustainable tourism, defined by UNWTO […]