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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), through its designated consulting firm IC Net Ltd, has recently started a survey for the improvement of Japan’s technical intern training program (TITP). The survey is in relation to Japan’s overseas development assistance (ODA) program aiming to provide support for the preparation, execution and follow-up of the TITP for foreign workers […]
Power distribution services in several parts of Mindanao affected by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake on Wednesday evening have been restored, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reported. Based on the monitoring report of the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) as of 8 a.m. Thursday, all electric cooperatives (ECs) that experienced power interruptions […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) unveiled six immersive photo pod installations of Philippine destinations at the SM City San Lazaro, as part of its nationwide caravan for the “Malling is More Fun in the Philippines” campaign to encourage shoppers to visit domestic travel destinations. In her speech, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the agency considers […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Western Visayas State University (WVSU) after the Malacanang official attended the inauguration of the school’s rehabilitated cultural center. WVSU’s Board, led by University President Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. awarded the title “Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa” on the Cabinet Secretary. “Free […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Tuesday confirmed that the heads of various government agencies have agreed to the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes their respective roles in the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP), an initiative the Palace official said would help the Philippines eventually say #GoodbyeGutom. “The hashtag captures […]
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 […]