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DA BACKS UPGRADE OF PORTS TO LOWER FOOD PRICES

The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) will require a budget of P30.1 billion to finance a four-year upgrade of over a dozen regional and subregional seaports into deep-water ports as part of the Department of Agriculture’s broader vision of transforming these facilities into agri-logistics hubs across the archipelago. Aside from deepening access channels to the […]

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FRASCO JOINS LAUNCH OF 3 SAMAR TOURISM CIRCUITS

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was in Basey, Samar recently on the invitation of Governor Sharee Ann Tan to launch three new tourism circuits in the province—the Tandaya Trail I, Secret Kitchens of Samar Gastronomy Tour, and Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise—offering immersive experiences that showcase Samar’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and culinary delights. These new […]

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DPWH FINISHES ROAD IN AGUSAN DEL NORTE TOWN

The completed road concreting project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte has improved local agricultural industry in the area. DPWH Regional Office 13 Director Pol Delos Santos, in a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Mindanao Operations Eugenio Pipo, Jr., said that the upgrading […]

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DOH GRATEFUL FOR HIGH OCTA RESEARCH RATING

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence of the Filipino people in its performance for the first quarter of 2024. In a noncommissioned nationwide survey conducted by OCTA Research last March 11-14, most adult Filipinos highly trust five national government agencies. DOH is tied at the top 2 spot with […]

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NO CAREER SERVICE EXAM FOR GRADS WITH LATIN HONORS

College graduates who have earned Latin honors are urged to apply for the Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE) if they wish to pursue a career in the public sector. “Summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude graduates no longer need to take the Career Service Exam as they may avail of the special eligibility. […]

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EDSA-KAMUNING FLYOVER SB CLOSURE STARTS MAY 1

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that the southbound portion of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City will be partially closed to vehicular traffic for six months, starting May 1.  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin the by-phase retrofitting of the EDSA Kamuning flyover southbound on April 25 to strengthen […]

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PHILIPPINES, QATAR AGREE TO EXPAND TOURISM TIES

With the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Philippines and State of Qatar, the two nations aim to strengthen their cooperation particularly in the aspects of mutual development and growth of tourism and business events. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad […]

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NEW MARIKINA COLLEGE BUILDING RISES BY YEAREND

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently working on the 6th and final phase of the 8-storey school building project for Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) in Barangay Sta. Elena, Marikina City. DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan, in her report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, disclosed the status of the MPC […]

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DTI, JOLLIBEE SIGN AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP MSMES

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) and Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), aimed at the empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This sealed partnership aligns with DTI Secretary Fred Pascual’s strategic vision for the advancement of MSMEs. “It is a testament […]

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DA: MORE INVESTMENTS TO BOOST AGRI SECTOR

The Department of Agriculture will pour more investments to agriculture as part of the national government’s support to local farmers and fishermen. During a visit to the Sentrong Pamilihan ng mga Produktong Agrikultural in Sariaya, Quezon, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. stressed the importance of extending support to farmers from production to marketing and […]