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DA: P20 RICE NOW AVAILABLE TO MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently launched the nationwide rollout of an initiative granting minimum wage earners access to P20 per kilo rice—a collaborative effort fulfilling the campaign promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ease the financial burden on vulnerable Filipinos. “This isn’t just about rice—it […]

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DOTR VOWS: FASTER BI PROCESSING AT NAIA SOON

Passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) can expect shorter lines and a more comfortable experience at the airport with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signing an agreement with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to enhance passenger experience at the country’s main gateway. The agreement follows President Ferdinand […]

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DTI LAUNCHES AI CHATBOT FOR BETTER SERVICES

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web interface. This initiative aims to automate frontline services and simplify regulatory compliance by streamlining business licensing and accreditation processes nationwide. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a more responsive government, the DTI is leveraging digitization through this new […]

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DA: PH EYES EGYPT FOR MANGO, BANANA EXPORTS

The Philippines is actively pursuing deeper agricultural trade ties with Egypt, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. meeting with Egyptian Ambassador Nader Nabil Zaki recently to explore broader market access for high-value Philippine produce, particularly mangoes and bananas. The discussions form part of a larger effort by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to diversify […]

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FRASCO TALKS TOURISM WITH BACOLOD CITY STUDENTS

As part of her working visit to Negros Occidental, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged over 900 students and faculty of STI West Negros University in Bacolod City for a “Tourism Talks” forum, where she underscored the transformative role of tourism in nation-building and youth empowerment.“What an inspiring day to learn from […]

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MMDA, CALOOCAN CITY GOV’T HOLD CLEANUP DRIVE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Caloocan City Government conducted a cleanup drive at Maligaya Creek located adjacent to La Loma Cemetery Exit and San Pancracio Parish in Barangay 120, Caloocan City.MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana emphasized the cleanup efforts are part of the agency’s “Bayanihan sa Estero” program, a community initiative aimed […]

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MMDA CLOSES ROADS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY RITES

Both northbound and southbound lanes of Roxas Boulevard from Buendia to P. Burgos Drive in Manila will be closed to traffic from 5am to 11am on Thursday, June 12 to give way to the 127th Independence Day Celebration which will be held at Rizal Park. Road closure will also be simultaneously implemented on the following […]

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DA VOWS TO GO AFTER ILLEGAL FERTILIZER TRADERS

The City prosecutor of Las Piñas has recommended the filing of charges against four individuals for violating the Fertilizer and Pesticides Act, following an inquest after their arrest for the illegal sale of unregistered agricultural chemicals and trading such commodities without a license. “We welcome this decisive action by the Las Piñas City prosecutor to […]

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DOTR REVOKES LICENSE OF TRUCK DRIVER IN QC CRASH

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Office (DOTr), has permanently revoked the license of the truck driver involved in the fatal road crash along Batasan-San Mateo road in Quezon City recently. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the swift action is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to uphold road safety […]

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DA, DTI CHECK PRICES AT ALABANG CENTRAL MARKET

In a bid to monitor and enforce the Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of basic necessities and prime commodities as well as the P45 per kilo Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on rice, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque led the joint […]