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NEA: COOPS SUSTAIN P40.67M IN TYPHOON DAMAGE

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reported that the initial estimated cost of damage to electric cooperative (EC) facilities attributed to the four major storms that hit the Philippines this month reached a combined total of P40,675,916.70. The latest figure covers the trails of destruction left on the rural electrification sector by Typhoons ‘Marce’ (Yinxing), […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES RECOVERY EFFORTS AFTER PEPITO

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines to address the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, focusing on the safety and well-being of teachers and learners while ensuring learning continuity. Through Department Memorandum No. 64, series of 2024, signed by Secretary Sonny Angara, field officials are directed to coordinate with their local Disaster Risk Reduction and […]

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DTI RELEASES 2024 NOCHE BUENA PRICE GUIDE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to provide consumers with a broad selection of options for this upcoming holiday season. The guide includes prices for 236 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) from 22 Noche Buena manufacturers across 12 categories: ham, queso de bola, fruit cocktail, cheese, sandwich spread, […]

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DA STRIKES ‘HAPPY BALANCE’ WITH P42 PER KILO RICE

The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers. “While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work […]

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5 BENEFIT PACKAGES SET FOR PHILHEALTH BOARD OK

The Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Directors (Board), chaired by Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, endorsed to the Board en banc better benefit packages for heart attacks, ten rare diseases, preventive oral health at primary care, peritoneal dialysis, and assistive mobility devices.  “To lower the health expenses of Filipino […]

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MIMAROPA SCHOOLS RECEIVE 50 DONATED COMPUTERS

The Department of Education (DepEd) MIMAROPA Regional Office formally received 50 desktop computers donated by an education partner recently to ensure that learners can take online international assessments in the future. Witnessed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Assistant Secretary for Operations Malcolm Garma, DepEd MIMAROPA Director Nicolas Capulong noted that the donation was like […]

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PH HASS AVOCADO GETS ACCESS TO JAPAN MARKET

The Philippines has successfully expanded its access to Japan’s lucrative food market with the approval to export Hass avocados, a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural export growth and highlights the quality of local produce. “This is a testament to the Philippines’ dedication to expanding its agricultural exports and the high quality of our farm […]

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DND, OCD: SUPPORT SIMULTANEOUS EARTHQUAKE DRILL

Camiguin Island, Northern Mindanao – The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urge the public and private sectors to engage in the Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today at 2 PM. This year, the drill will have a special focus on simulation exercises addressing not only earthquakes […]

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MMC, MMDA OK NEW METRO MANILA TOWING GUIDELINES

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) approved a regulation that introduces revised guidelines concerning towing and impounding operations of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Metro Manila. The revised guidelines, contained in MMDA Regulation No. 24-004, are pursuant to the objective of professionalizing and harmonizing towing and impounding procedures of illegally-parked and stalled vehicles in […]

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ANGARA JOINS SWISS EMBASSY’S ‘DAY OF THE FUTURE’

Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of industry linkages and bilateral relations on the “Day of the Future,” an event organized by the Switzerland Embassy recently. “It’s a very intriguing and promising event,” Angara said in his opening remarks.  The Day of the Future is an annual event in Switzerland where students from Grades […]