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MMDA CLOSES ROADS FOR MMFF PARADE OF STARS

Temporary lane closure and stop-and-go scheme will be implemented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) along the route of the Metro Manila Film Festival ( MMFF ) 51st Edition Grand Parade of Stars on December 19, Friday, in Makati City. Traffic adjustments will be in effect from 12:01 pm up to 10 pm on […]

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CUSTOMS POLICE STARTS SPECIAL OPS TRAINING

Carrying forward the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a stronger and more capable border force, the Bureau of Customs – Enforcement Group (BOC-EG) formally commenced the Customs Police Rapid Intervention Group Special Operations Training.The activity signals the start of four (4) months of rigorous and highly specialized training designed to strengthen the customs […]

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DPWH REPAIRS TONDO’S SUNOG APOG PUMPING STATION

After eight years of inaction, the long-delayed flood mitigation works at the Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila are finally moving forward. According to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, it was President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself who ordered that the pumping stations get repaired before the rainy season begins next year. “Ang importante lang, […]

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TIU LAUREL LEADS DA’S CHRISTMAS BOODLE FIGHT

The Department of Agriculture (DA) led simultaneous “boodle fights” across eight major fish ports and landing areas as part of Paskong Baybayin, a nationwide Christmas gathering honoring the country’s farmers and fisherfolk. Around 800 farmers and fisherfolks joined the communal feasts held in Navotas City, Cavite, General Santos City, Palawan, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Eastern Samar, […]

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DPWH, MMDA INSPECT TARTAR CREEK IN LAS PIÑAS CITY

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes and Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar inspected the results of the cleanup drive under the Bayanihan sa Estero program at Tartar Creek, Barangay Pamplona Tres and Barangay Talon Dos in Las Piñas City. These joint […]

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FEED-IN TARIFFS ADJUSTMENT GETS ERC NOD

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved long-pending adjustments to the Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) covering the calendar years (CY) 2021 to 2025 and has directed their recovery by the FIT-eligible plants entitled to it over a five-year period beginning CY 2026. “The approval marks the first adjustment to the FIT scheme since 2020,” ERC Chairperson Nino […]

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DPWH, DOTR TO MAKE EDSA PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be working together to make EDSA safe and accessible to pedestrians and commuters. This is following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to make EDSA accessible and walkable for commuters and pedestrians, especially the vulnerable sectors like persons with […]

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ANGARA TO AMCHAM: EXPAND SCHOOL-TO-WORK PATHWAYS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara encouraged the members of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) to expand cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen school-to-work pathways of Filipino learners. During the General Membership Meeting of the AmCham, Angara shared that DepEd is immediately implementing reforms according to the directive of President […]

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MMFF KICKS OFF GRAND PARADE OF STARS ON DEC. 19

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to kick off its 51st edition with the highly-anticipated Parade of the Stars on December 19 (Friday) in Makati, which serves as host city for this year’s event. The Parade of the Stars, a prelude to the MMFF’s nationwide screening, will showcase the stars and floats of the […]

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ERC HOSTS ASEAN POWER GRID CONSULTATIVE MEET

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, hosted the ASEAN Power Grid Consultative Committee (APGCC) for a Capacity Building and Training Session on Power Market at the ERC Main Office recently. The activity forms part of continued regional collaboration to strengthen regulatory frameworks and deepen technical understanding of […]