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The massive clearing of power distribution lines and meter clustering aimed at improving the system reliability and efficiency, as well as the delivery of electricity to end-users in the province of Occidental Mindoro are nearly complete, thanks to the electric cooperatives (ECs) that pitched in to help. The Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OMECO) has […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles called the twin victories of two Filipino athletes in world events over the weekend, historic and glorious moments for Philippine sports. On Sunday, Nesthy Petecio won the 2019 Aiba Women’s World Boxing Championships in Russia, while on Saturday, Carlos Yulo became the First Filipino gymnast to win a world championship medal […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with private firm Corteva Agriscience in a bid to boost the country’s rice and corn productivity. The collaboration focuses on three projects – Rice EduFarm, Corn EduFarm, and Fall Armyworm Mitigation. EduFarms will provide farmers with season-long, on-field and in-classroom training that will […]
Electric cooperatives (ECs) with low electrification rates will be given higher priority in the sitio electrification fund of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) for 2020, Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said. Masongsong announced this when he presented NEA’s corporate operating budget (COB) for fiscal year 2020 based on the National Expenditure Program (NEP) before the Senate Committee […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) formally partnered with Guide to the Philippines, an e-commerce site, in launching its official travel booking system, featuring DOT-accredited tour operators and establishments. The booking site, which can be accessed at https://guidetothephilippines.ph, was introduced alongside the new Philippine tourism website philippines.travel. During the signing of the memorandum of agreement with Guide to […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has directed the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) to develop a sustainability plan as rehabilitation activities for its power distribution system continue. NEA Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Artis Nikki Tortola flew to Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on September 26 to personally assess the initial rehabilitation activities conducted by Task Force […]
The Philippine government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched its newest tourism website featuring an interactive design that allows users to explore all Philippine tourist destinations with just a click of the mouse. The website (https://philippines.travel), unveiled at the HUB: Make Lab in Escolta, Manila is essentially a one-stop-shop where visitors can learn about […]
History junkies can now visualize what Intramuros appeared back in the day with the upcoming launch of an augmented reality app that will allow users to indulge in a 3D experience of the old walled city. The Department of Tourism and iAcademy, a school that specializes in computing, business, and design, signed a memorandum of […]
In an effort to step up its commitment to improve access to clean and affordable energy for far-flung and off-grid areas, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) is deploying thousands of stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) systems. A total of 5,039 solar home systems (SHS) with a subsidy allocation of P153 million will be distributed and installed this […]
Three Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) were signed between Philippine tuna producers and their Russian counterparts at a business forum attended by President Rodrigo Duterte during his five-day trip to Russia. The MOUs should pave the way for greater business opportunities for the country’s $400 million tuna industry, said Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Sunday. “As […]