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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and AirAsia Philippines Fly AirAsia have agreed to work together to further the promotion of Halal tourism offerings of the country. “The Department of Tourism has recognized AirAsia Philippines as a Muslim-friendly airline with Air Asia providing Halal-certified meals on all its flights, and carrying Love the Philippines,” Tourism Secretary […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is constructing a revetment wall along a portion of the Agusan River in Barangay Mapawa, Maragusan, Davao de Oro to protect farmlands and improve the livelihood of local farmers, ultimately boosting the local economy. DPWH Regional Office XI Director Juby Cordon, in a report to Secretary Manuel […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be set at P58 per kilo, starting January 20. This price was determined after extensive consultations with importers, retailers, rice industry stakeholders, as well as government agencies and law enforcement bodies. “We cannot allow the greed of […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) bared its traffic management plans to help lessen the anticipated traffic congestion for the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) National Peace Rally on January 13 at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila City.In a press conference at the MMDA head office in Pasig City, MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that in […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a farm-to-market road aimed at ensuring road accessibility for local residents, reducing transportation costs for agricultural goods in Barangay Sta. Lucia, Angat, Bulacan. The completed section of the project spans 2.09 kilometers of concrete pavement and includes 92 meters of stone masonry, ensuring both durability and […]
Riverside communities in Barangay Bamban, Boac, Marinduque have seen substantial improvement in their daily activities following the completion of a flood control structure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that aims to alleviate the severe impact of recurring flooding in the community. In a report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region IV-B […]
The Department of Agriculture has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of both domestic and wild birds from New Zealand following reports of an avian influenza outbreak in that country. In a memorandum order No. 01, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed that tests conducted by the New Zealand National Animal Health Laboratory […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has outlined the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to resolve the country’s 165,000-classroom backlog through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), with an initial target of constructing 15,000 classrooms by 2027. Angara presented the plan to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. during a recent meeting in Malacañang, following the signing of the Technical Assistance Agreement […]
Officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), headed by Chairman Atty. Don Artes, inspected the Quirino Grandstand in Manila where the traditional Pahalik is being held days ahead of the Traslacion. Artes inspected the agency’s Mobile Command Center and the First Aid Station among other preparations set up by the agency. The MMDA has […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. raised concern over persistently high rice prices, particularly the sale of imported rice at P60 per kilo, calling it indicative of profiteering. Tiu Laurel’s comments followed a recent consultative meeting with rice importers and millers, where DA officials scrutinized the industry’s pricing practices. “The exorbitant price of imported rice […]