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DA, PCC INK MOA TO PROBE RICE MARKET PRICES – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) sealed a partnership for a strengthened coordination and mutual advisory assistance on competition concerns given the agriculture sector’s primary importance on consumer welfare and inclusive development. “This has been a much-anticipated partnership that puts the PCC and the DA at the forefront of inclusive […]

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NEW MEMBERS OF TASK FORCE DUTERTE ZAMBOANGA CITY POWER APPOINTED — NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has approved the appointment of new members of the Task Force Duterte Zamboanga City Power acting as the Board of Directors (BOD) for Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMCELCO). This after the NEA Board of Administrators passed Resolution No. 113 on September 26 approving the deactivation of the ZAMCELCO Board […]

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FISHERIES SECTOR NEEDS STRONGER CONSERVATION MEASURES – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar underscored the need for stronger measures on the conservation and management of the fisheries sector. “Now that the Department of Agriculture is more emphatic on fully implementing laws and making fisheries management more efficient and effective, we recognize the need to strengthen enforcement agencies and equip their people with the necessary […]

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16TH NEGOSYO CENTER OPENS IN BULACAN – DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bulacan Provincial Office continues to reach and assist micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) throughout the province with the establishment of more Negosyo Centers. Mary Grace Sta-Ana Reyes, DTI Bulacan information officer, said there are now 16 Negosyo Centers in the province, the latest being in Angat town. […]

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BORACAY WATER UTILITY FIRM NOW COMPLIANT WITH DENR STANDARDS – CIMATU

Water utility firm Boracay Tubi System Inc. (BTSI) has assured there is no direct discharge of untreated wastewater into open sea and that it is operating a complete waterworks system with septage management. In a statement, BTSI said its joint water sampling conducted with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in its interceptor […]

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DTI, E-PAYMENT PROVIDERS INK PACT TO EASE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS – LOPEZ

It is now easier and more convenient for Filipinos to register and renew business names as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partners with digital payment service providers. “(Now), there is no need (for the entrepreneurs) to take a leave of absence, or to commute just to pay for business transactions,” said National Treasurer […]

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PH TO RESUME EXPORT OF POULTRY PRODUCTS TO SOUTH KOREA – DAR

The Korean government is set to conduct an on site inspection and accreditation of new poultry processing facilities in the Philippines following the resumption of the export of poultry products to South Korea. This was announced during a recent meeting between Agriculture Secretary William Dar and the official delegation from the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, […]

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EU-FUNDED PROJECT TO POWER UP OFF-GRID DAVAO COMMUNITIES — MASONGSONG

Three electric cooperatives (ECs) recently inked an agreement with a non-government organization (NGO) to power off-grid communities through renewable energy systems in the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Davao del Sur.  Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DANECO), Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DASURECO), and Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORECO) […]

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PALAWAN MAKES IT TO CNN’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS LIST – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Philippine government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), welcomes the continuous recognition of Palawan for its clear water beaches with CNN Travel recently citing the island’s allure. “Our rehabilitation efforts to preserve the beauty of Palawan did not go unnoticed. We are thankful for this CNN citation of our tourist destinations,” Tourism Secretary Bernadette […]

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DENR TO GO AFTER PASIG RIVER POLLUTERS – CIMATU

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu hits the ground running as the newly appointed chair of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) in answer to President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to clean the Pasig River. Cimatu led a technical inspection of the Pasig River and pledged to get rid of informal settlers and go after polluters of the […]