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DA, DOLE, PCC INK PACT TO EXPAND P20 RICE PROGRAM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday signed separate agreements with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to expand the implementation of the P20 rice program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma formalized the inclusion of minimum wage […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL LGU WELCOMES 515 NEW SCHOLARS

A total of 515 incoming scholars of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Governor Bong Lacson during an event held at L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City.The scholars are enrolled in various schools and universities and belong to different scholarship categories, including PAGKAON Scholarship Grant, District Educational Scholarship, Degree […]

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DOT, NCSC SIGN PACT FOR SENIOR EMPOWERMENT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) marked a significant milestone in inclusive governance and nation-building with the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently at the DOT Office in Makati City. The MOU, signed by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and NCSC OIC Chairperson and CEO […]

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PANAY LGU, DOT INK COASTAL TOURISM PROJECT PACT

Local chief executives expressed appreciation to the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for championing local government-led tourism initiatives under the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).“It is with great appreciation to be recognized in the Tourism Champions Challenge for believing in our vision and granting us the opportunity to open doors for our […]

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EDCOM LAUDS DBM-DEPED PACT ON CHILD DEV’T CENTERS

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) lauds the signing of the Joint Circular (JC) between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income local government units (LGUs). The ceremonial signing, witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., marks a significant step […]

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DA: PH, CAMBODIA SIGN AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT PACT

The Philippines and Cambodia have forged a significant cooperation agreement that paves the way for increased investment in Cambodia’s agriculture, particularly in rice production and trade. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agricultural and Agribusiness Cooperation was signed during the official visit of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet to the Philippines. […]

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PH INKS TOURISM COOPERATION PACT WITH CAMBODIA

The Philippines and the Kingdom of Cambodia reaffirmed their commitment to advancing tourism cooperation with the presentation of a new Implementation Program on the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation between the two nations. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak formally presented the signed […]

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DOT, KLOOK SIGN PACT TO MAKE TOURISM ACCESSIBLE

The Department of Tourism and Klook formally signed a partnership that would make travel experience in the country more accessible for all, highlighting curated tour packages of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP), a flagship tourism program that was developed and launched under the Marcos Administration.This new collaborative initiative of the DOT with one of Asia’s […]

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PH SIGNS TOURISM AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL

The Philippines and Israel have strengthened their tourism ties with the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism, following a bilateral meeting between Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Israeli Tourism Minister H.E. Haim Katz at the DOT Office in Makati City. The meeting coincided […]

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CEBU, BOHOL PROVINCES SIGN ‘SUGBOHOL’ AGREEMENT

The provincial governments of Cebu and Bohol entered into a sisterhood agreement as the Cebu Provincial Government recently hosted the joint session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of both provinces. The session was jointly presided by Cebu Vice Governor Hilario Davide III and Bohol Vice Governor Tita Baja. All sitting Provincial Board Members of the two […]