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A new flood control structure aimed to protect residents and local weavers from an overflow of the Abra River during the rainy season has been completed in La Paz, Abra by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Mark Villar announced that the Bulbulala Flood Control Project is now ready to function as […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received a major boost in its efforts to preserve the waters of Puerto Galera and its marine resources with a donation of a prime property that will house a second and bigger sewage treatment plant (STP) near its famous White Beach. The 1.14-hectare property located at Barangay […]
There were 8.26 million foreign visitors to the country or a 15.24 percent growth over 2018’s 7.16 million arrivals, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). Almost all months, except January, registered double-digit growth rates, the largest of which was August at 27.54 percent while December recorded the highest volume at 776,798. “Without a doubt, […]
LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental—The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has advised all electric cooperatives (ECs) to strictly observe all precautionary measures against the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in organizing public gatherings, such as its Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA). NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong issued the statement during a consultative meeting between the NEA Board of Administrators (BOA) and […]
Car assemblers in the country may look into sourcing parts from local suppliers as productivity in manufacturing powerhouse China has slowed down due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said. Lopez said the COVID-19 outbreak can affect the supply chain of the local automotive industry. “Just like […]
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar recently inspected the Mangatarem-Sta. Cruz Road or “Daang Kalikasan,” a mountain road project linking the Provinces of Pangasinan and Zambales dubbed to ensure that its construction is on track. Villar said that “Daang Kalikasan” which passes through rolling hills and mountains will soon be an emerging tourist attraction […]
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) met recently to strengthen Philippines’ coastal management program and policies. The talk between DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, JICA Coastal Disasters and Management in the Philippines Senior Representative Ayumu Oshima, Undersecretaries Emil K. Sadain and Roberto R. Bernardo centered […]
Exports by the Philippines reached a record-high of $70.3 billion in 2019 from $69.3 last year despite external headwinds from the global trade policy uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and country-specific challenges, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said. “The relatively strong export performance of the Philippines transpired amid DTI’s strong efforts in attracting […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA), National Association of General Managers of Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (NAGMEC), and the National Center of Electric Cooperative Consumers, Inc. (NCECCO) slammed the National Association of Electric Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (NASECORE) over its “absolutely erroneous and outright malicious” allegations against National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Edgardo R. […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the lifting of the travel ban to Taiwan to minimize the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global threat on the local tourism industry. “The lifting of the travel ban on Taiwan is highly assuring and we hope that the (Covid-19) crisis would soon be resolved, worldwide. Ultimately, the […]