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“The Duterte administration envisions the anti-hunger, anti-poverty program as a lasting gift to the Filipino people, a legacy that should be enjoyed by generations to come.” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the remark during the virtual launching of the National Food Policy initiative held last November 4, 2020 led by the National Food Coalition (NFC) […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the establishment of hospitals in state universities and colleges (SUCs) to help boost the country’s health system. When the country experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, the entire nation was confronted with the reality that there were not enough hospital beds to cater to the patients […]
As students now have to deal with distance and blended learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the use of public libraries and barangay reading centers to assist these new challenges in education. Because face-to-face learning is discouraged as part of the precautionary measures in place to prevent the spread […]
The newly-launched Travel Philippines web application will keep tourists updated on the status of destinations that recently reopened, providing them one digital stop when planning leisure trips under the “new normal.” The easy-to-use platform allows users to create itineraries, find up-to-date information on their favorite tourist attractions, and securely store digital copies of travel documents. […]
The city government of Davao has reimposed the 24-hour liquor ban from November 2 to December 31 this year as part of a broader policy to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In an executive order released recently, Mayor Sara Duterte underscored the need to institute additional restrictions such as the sale and consumption of […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently turned over a 60-bed capacity isolation facility in Barangay Matapoli, Marantao, Lanao del Sur to help in slowing down the rate of infection in the province. According to DPWH Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark Villar, the isolation facility was completed in less than two weeks by […]
The Marikina City government formally received its biggest quarantine facility from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Mark Villar personally turned over to Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro the newly-completed 136-bed capacity quarantine facility for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients located along Kabayani Road in Barangay Nangka in a simple ceremony. The facility […]
The provincial government of Northern Samar will further strengthen its enforcement of the ban on cockfighting following the death of a town police chief during a raid. Governor Edwin Ongchuan said the fight against illegal cockfighting will be relentless especially during this time of a health crisis to ensure public health and safety. “The provincial […]
The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) has recorded a total of 1,203 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recovery cases. Governor Amado Espino III thanked Pangasinenses and the local government units (LGUs) in the province for their cooperation in implementing the standard health protocols. “I thank our fellow Pangasinenses for abiding in the protocols and the LGUs for […]
El Nido is easing its travel restrictions to welcome more tourists starting October 30, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the provincial government of Palawan agreed to move on to the “second phase of El Nido’s travel bubble” during a recent meeting with stakeholders. “The provincial government of Palawan agreed […]