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MMDA, JOLLIBEE LAUNCH PLASTIC RECYCLING PROJECT

Every seven kilograms of plastic trash collected can now be exchanged for a P100 gift certificate as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has partnered with homegrown restaurant company Jollibee Foods Corporation for a Plastic Waste Recovery and Rewards Program aimed at strengthening community engagement in waste collection and disposal.The collaboration is envisioned to increase […]

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DA TO ROLL OUT ‘BENTENG BIGAS’ IN CLARK

Thousands of workers in Central Luzon’s premier economic zone are set to enjoy rice priced at ₱20 per kilo, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food security initiative. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) are rolling out the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program on December 1, bringing affordable rice and other […]

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DOT EYES LGBTQIA+ BEAUTY PAGEANT COLLABORATION

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with officials of Reyna ng Turismo Pilipinas, an LGBTQIA+ beauty pageant, to explore potential collaborations aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity within the tourism sector. Headed by its National Director and Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate, the Reyna ng Turismo Pilipinas was originally launched as […]

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DTI CHECKS PRICE FREEZE COMPLIANCE IN CEBU

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque reported stable prices and adequate supply of basic necessities in Cebu City after leading market inspections recently. The initiative was part of the agency’s intensified nationwide monitoring efforts following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national calamity due to Typhoons Tino and Uwan. […]

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DA: PH FORGES STRONG AGRI-FOOD TIES WITH INDIA

The Philippines joined global leaders and innovators at World Food India 2025, taking a significant step in strengthening its agri-food ties and expanding market opportunities. The event, inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, and Indian Union Ministers Chirag Paswan, Prataprao Jadhav, and Ravneet Singh, […]

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MMDA PUSHES FOR 100% SMOKE, VAPE-FREE TNVS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) expressed its full support to the call for 100% Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) during the ceremony held at the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy. The event was organized by the Metro Manila Regional Tobacco Control Network led by the Department of Health, Metro Manila Center for […]

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FRASCO IS 2025 MABUHAY GOLD AWARDEE

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was hailed as this year’s Mabuhay Gold Awardee by the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Hospitality Industry (AHRM), the highest distinction accorded to a Filipino leader who contributes to the growth and strengthening of the country’s hospitality sector, during its 28th Mabuhay Gold Awards at […]

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DA DISTRIBUTES AID TO FARMERS HIT BY TYPHOONS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Department of Agriculture mobilized emergency aid and farm inputs to help farmers and fisherfolk swiftly recover from the two tropical cyclones that struck the country just days apart, leaving a trail of damage across key agricultural areas. Tiu Laurel said the damage sustained by the sector from […]

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DA ROLLS OUT ‘BENTENG BIGAS’ PROGRAM IN SULU

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food program Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! to this southern island province, bringing the promise of affordable rice and stronger market support for local farmers. During ceremonies in Sulu’s capital, Vice Governor Abdusakur Tan led the launch of the P20 per kilo rice project, […]

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DOT WANTS STRONGER TOURISM TIES WITH SAUDI ARABIA

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening tourism partnerships in the Middle East through a series of high-level meetings with Saudi aviation executives, underscoring the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as an important source market for the Philippines.Representing Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso led the Philippine delegation in separate […]