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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supervised the destruction of P289,000 worth of non-compliant seat belts at a warehouse recently. This measure halted the distribution of substandard products in the market and ensure consumer protection. “Safety belts are essential to avoid road accidents.” “Safety belts are essential to avoid road accidents, and any failure […]
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. and San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora recently launched the sale of National Food Authority (NFA) rice at the San Juan City Hall. This initiative follows the declaration of a Food Security Emergency aimed at addressing the still high cost of rice. Tiu Laurel commended the San […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently procured over 87,000,000 of learning modules and 74,492 tablets for learners nationwide under the Flexible Learning Options (FLO) fund. The smooth and timely delivery is a fulfillment of Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s commitment to expand access to education through strategic early procurement activities (EPA). The Department’s FLO provides learning […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that he has instructed the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to inspect all onion warehouses to determine whether newly harvested supplies are being withheld from the market. Onion harvests were expected to begin this month, which should have provided fresh supplies to ease prices. However, Tiu Laurel expressed […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a section of the Catanauan Diversion Road in the fast-growing town of Catanauan, Quezon Province. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region IV-A Director Jovel Mendoza, said that the construction of the diversion road provides an essential alternative route for motorists, particularly […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines proudly announced the appointment of renowned South Korean actor and singer, Seo In Guk, as the Philippines’ Celebrity Tourism Ambassador for Korea. The announcement was made during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held at the DOT office recently. “We are very honored […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is enforcing a price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke’s Point, and Aborlan. This action followed the declarations of a state of calamity in those areas due to the devastating effects of a persistent shear line. The declarations automatically freeze the prices of basic […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen collaboration with the private sector, Education Secretary Sonny Angara is working closely with private education stakeholders through the Public-Private Complementarity Framework. In partnership with the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), the Department of Education (DepEd) is developing a three-year action plan for Public-Private Complementarity to […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a partnership for a technical cooperation project to leverage advanced technology in creating a more efficient traffic management system in Metro Manila.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes and JICA Chief Representative to the Philippines Sakamoto Takema signed the records of discussion […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) signed agreements with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. This initiative aims to provide farmers and fishermen with direct access to markets where they can sell their produce to consumers. In separate events, Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]