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DTI TO EXPAND DINE-IN CAPACITY TO 75% STARTING JULY 21 – LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will further increase the capacity of dine-in restaurants and fast-food establishments in general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified community quarantine (MGCQ) areas effective July 21. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said dine-in services will be allowed to open up to 50 percent in GCQ areas and up to 75 […]

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VILLAR: 55,000 BEDS AVAILABLE FOR LIGTAS COVID CENTERS

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said the country’s Ligtas Covid Centers have now over 55,000 available beds to accommodate those who have contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “Nais ko pong i-report sa ating mga Ligtas Covid Centers, ito po iyong mga local, mayroon na po tayong 52,223 available na beds para sa ating mga pasyente na kailangang i-isolate (I […]

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MURDER CASE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE BROADCASTER STARTS TRIAL – SY EGCO

Rolly Mahilum, the prime suspect in the 2017 brutal murder of Surigao del Sur DXBF Prime Broadcasting Network manager and anchor Christopher Iban “Chris Rapido” Lozada, was finally brought to trial. This welcome development was announced by the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), the lead government agency tasked to investigate violence committed against […]

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GOV’T DISCOURAGES HOME QUARANTINE FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS – NOGRALES

The national government has discouraged home-based quarantine for those who have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to minimize the risk of transmission within households, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. Nograles, also co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), said the government will instead be shifting its […]

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NEA PLACES POWER COOPS ON ALERT FOR TROPICAL DEPRESSION CARINA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has ordered all electric cooperatives (ECs) to be on alert and ensure contingency plans are in place to address power outages that may result in the wake of Tropical Depression Carina.   The NEA through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) on Monday (July 13) issued an advisory, asking […]

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PAG-IBIG OFFERS HOUSING LOANS WITH LOWEST INTEREST RATES UNTIL DECEMBER – DEL ROSARIO

Filipinos can now avail of housing loans with the lowest interest rates under the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) until December. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Eduardo del Rosario announced the approval of the Pag-IBIG Fund promotional rates for its members who would apply for housing loans under the End-User […]

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42 LEYTE ‘BALIK PROBINSYA’ RECIPIENTS LISTED AS TESDA SCHOLARS

At least 42 beneficiaries of the “Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa” (BP2) program in Leyte have signified their interest to avail of the scholarship programs of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The move is part of the national government’s commitment to helping returning residents find new opportunities in the province after movement restrictions […]

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NOGRALES SAYS MGCQ POSSIBLE FOR METRO MANILA ON JULY 16

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Metro Manila could possibly be placed under the less restrictive modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) on July 16 as long as localized lockdowns are imposed immediately. Nograles emphasized that a shift to MGCQ will be one of the two options that will be proposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for […]

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DAR: DA, AFP LAUNCH KADIWA PROJECT IN CAMP AGUINALDO

Fresh and affordable farm and fishery products are now available at the national headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City through the Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary William Dar and AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Antonio […]

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9 MERCHANTS JOIN E-KADIWA EXPANSION – DAR

The Department of Agriculture’s e-Kadiwa has continued to expand, with more merchants taking part in bringing following the safe, healthy, and fresh farm produce in Metro Manila through a digital platform system. Agriculture Secretary William Dar signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Mama Sita’s, Tuko Fresh Produce, Farmers Juan Ranch, Moolk Creamy Corporation, Moneth […]