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A new chapter in Philippine-Canada relations unveiled recently as the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Air Canada’s maiden flight connecting Manila to Vancouver, enhancing travel, trade, and tourism between the two nations. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, Air Canada Managing Director Rocky Lo and Canadian […]
The recent destruction of ₱3.26 billion worth of smuggled vape products marked another milestone in the government’s intensified campaign against illicit trade—an effort being led on multiple fronts by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). In a recent interview, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the agency has been […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified that no new travel or security advisory has been issued by US authorities against the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or any other airport in the Philippines. This clarification follows the circulation of a social media post showing what appears to be an old 2018 travel advisory displayed at […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) officially inaugurated the vaccine unit at the Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD) in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to the development of shots to immunize animals against infectious diseases, particularly African Swine Fever (ASF), Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), and Avian Influenza (AI). These infectious diseases are major […]
In a significant move to support teacher well-being, the Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced a 30-day uninterrupted flexible vacation without school-related commitments for teachers in a recently amended policy. The amended policy highlights President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘s administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the work-life balance of teachers and ensure that they have time […]
Local chief executives expressed appreciation to the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for championing local government-led tourism initiatives under the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).“It is with great appreciation to be recognized in the Tourism Champions Challenge for believing in our vision and granting us the opportunity to open doors for our […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will seek the support of key government agencies, particularly the Central Bank and the Department of Foreign Affairs, in the Department of Agriculture’s renewed effort to revitalize the abaca industry—an essential sector that provides livelihoods for over 1.5 million Filipinos. Abaca, internationally known as Manila hemp, is indigenous to […]
As part of the Build Better More initiative under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and in line with the vision of a Bagong Pilipinas, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) successfully completed the construction of a new steel bridge in Barangay Central Poblacion, Gamay, Northern Samar. This new bridge, designed for […]
In a relentless bid to promote disaster preparedness and foster understanding of earthquake impacts, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will hold its 2nd Earthquake Preparedness Summit from April 8 to April 9, 2025, at the Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City. Themed “A Heightened Preparedness and Readiness to Respond,” the summit advocates for a […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to improve literacy across the country as it welcomed the results of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Reading to children improves their language, develops their cognitive skills, and allows them to appreciate […]