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DA EYES TO PLANT 50M COCONUT TREES UNTIL 2026

The Philippines is rapidly scaling up its coconut replanting efforts in a bold attempt—envisioned by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.—to reclaim its historic position as the world’s top coconut producer (Ph is the top coconut exporter, however it is the #2 coconut producer) a title lost to Indonesia nearly 30 years ago. The Philippine Coconut Authority […]

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DTI SENDS DISKWENTO CARAVAN TO LAS PIÑAS

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque brought the agency’s flagship “Diskwento Caravan” to Las Piñas recently.   The caravan offers a wide range of affordable school supplies and vital business development services. Aside from offering discounted consumer goods, under the “Lab For All” project led by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, the […]

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DA, DOLE, PCC INK PACT TO EXPAND P20 RICE PROGRAM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday signed separate agreements with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to expand the implementation of the P20 rice program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma formalized the inclusion of minimum wage […]

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BIR EYES TO MAKE PH TOP HUB FOR INVESTMENTS

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is ramping up efforts to support local and foreign investors, consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goal of making the Philippines a premier investment destination. This according to BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., who in a post on his official Facebook page revealed that he has directed “all BIR […]

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LOYZAGA HANDS OVER DENR REINS TO LOTILLA

Secretary Raphael Lotilla formally assumed leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during a turnover ceremony at the DENR Central Office in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City from Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga. Lotilla brings with him a wealth of experience as a public servant, legal scholar, and energy policy expert. “I take […]

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DA: P20/KILO RICE NOW AVAILABLE IN SIQUIJOR

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. rolled out in Siquijor, Siquijor the P20 rice program, a bold initiative aimed at delivering affordable rice to Filipinos and fulfilling the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of inclusive growth and a food-secure Philippines. “The launch of the P20 program in this magical island of Siquijor serves as […]

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DIZON ORDERS RELIEF OF 2 LTO CAGAYAN EXECS

Two officials of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Cagayan Region have been removed from their posts following a viral video wherein they were seen physically harming two individuals, including a minor. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the immediate relief of Assistant Regional Director Manuel Baricaua and Chief Enforcer Charles Ursolum, while reminding Department of Transportation […]

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DPWH MARKS 127th YEAR WITH TREE-PLANTING ACTIVITY

As part of its month-long 127th Anniversary Celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity recently. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the tree-planting initiative of the DPWH Social Affairs Committee headed by Undersecretary Marichu Palafox marks another fruitful year for the agency, reaffirming the Department’s strong […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘MAY HULI KA 2.0’ WEBSITE FOR NCAP

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched a new website that allows vehicle owners to check their traffic violations under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the “May Huli Ka 2.0” is a web-based platform that enables the vehicle owners to conveniently check for traffic violations by entering their plate or […]

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FRASCO JOINS CEBU FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2025

The Cebu Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) 2025 officially kicked off with an exciting evening of culinary creativity, local flavors, and vibrant culture at the Jpark Tower in Lapu-Lapu City.Gracing the grand opening as Guest Speaker was Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who expressed the DOT’s continued commitment to uplifting Filipino culinary […]