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State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11039, also known as the “Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund (ECERF) Act.” The 15-page IRR was approved and signed by NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong on December 14, 2018. It has already been registered with the Office of […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has imposed a P25,000 fine against a contractor in the Metro Rail Transit Line-7 (MRT-7) project for causing a traffic gridlock along the Elliptical Road and North Avenue in Quezon City. The MMDA issued a notice of violation to EEI Corp. for failing to inform the agency that two […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) is set to activate this year the P10 million first-ever monolithic dome erected at the DA-Southern Cagayan Research Center in Minanga Norte, Iguig, Cagayan that would serve as a warehouse for agricultural products, such as farm seeds and other inputs. DA Regional Executive Director Narciso Edillo […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) apprehended more than 50 illegally parked vehicles in operations that also saw erring vehicle owners and drivers forking out higher fines for illegal parking. According to the MMDA, a total of 57 illegally parked vehicles were apprehended along FB Harrison, Taft Avenue, Buendia, Quirino Highway, Paranaque, Roxas Boulevard to […]
A top official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 4A (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal Quezon) has appealed to local government units (LGUs) and the public to refrain from releasing balloons during occasions such as funerals. “Sa rehiyon ng Calabarzon, nais naming hikayatin ang mga pamahalaang lokal na ituring na littering ang pagpapakawala […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is all set to provide traffic and emergency assistance during the annual procession or Traslacion of the image of the Black Nazarene on January 9 which is expected to draw millions of devotees. MMDA Chairman Danny Lim said 350 agency personnel will be deployed at the traditional “Pahalik” or […]
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol relieved the whole quarantine group of the Department of Agriculture at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for failure to implement measures to block the entry of pork products coming from countries affected by the African Swine Fever or ASF. “I will issue the order even as I am here in […]
President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his endorsement of the senatorial bid of former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go during the recent birthday celebration of former Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs Francis Tolentino in Tagaytay City. Duterte urged Filipinos to select senatorial candidates with “extraordinary credentials” and have proven themselves in public service […]
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Manny Piñol, together with the recovery intervention team, inspected areas in the Bicol Region, which were badly hit by Tropical Depression “Usman.” As of January 2, the DA had estimated damages and losses to agriculture in the Bicol Region alone at P300 million. “As early as Dec. 31 when the […]
President Rodrigo Duterte endorsed three administration candidates anew after a survey for the senatorial race showed that they failed to make it to the top 12 bracket. The recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that Duterte’s former Presidential Political Affairs Adviser Francis Tolentino ranked 17th on the survey. Former Special Assistant to the President […]