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The province of Dinagat Islands has launched a new brand of tourism that is grounded on community conservation.“Under the new direction, tourism on the island will not only promote its stunning beaches and picturesque tourist spots but also focus on the involvement of communities in conserving nature,” Jeff Crisostomo, Dinagat Islands provincial information officer, said. […]
Government must look for more resources to be able to support local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as MSMEs create jobs, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “The current amounts allocated to help 50,000 of the estimated 2 million to 3 million MSMEs is a drop in the bucket. Kulang na […]
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare commended the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) as he spoke at the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), an annual gathering of 193 member states of the United Nations (UN), which is the world’s largest intergovernmental organization. “COVID-19 has brought Solomon Islands closer with its partners. We have made new […]
Fourteen police officers and medical frontliners who contracted and then recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were given joint appreciation by the municipal government of Jaen, Nueva Ecija, and the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO). Jaen Mayor Sylvia Austria said that aside from certificates of appreciation, the local government also extended cash incentives […]
Additional quarantine and isolation facilities at the Davao International Airport are being built by the Department of Public Works and Highways for arriving airline passengers. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said he has instructed DPWH Undersecretary and Task Force to Facilitate Augmentation of Local and National Facilities Emil Sadain to put up more isolation facilities for […]
“Napakabigat ng responsibilidad ng mga public school teachers sa new modes of learning. Dapat may nakalaang budget ang gobyerno para mapagaan ito.” This was stressed by Senator Risa Hontiveros of as she urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to allocate more funding in the 2021 national budget to cover health benefits and equipment required by […]
Addressing the concerns of teachers amid uncertainties in this time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is the best way to celebrate National Teachers’ Month. For Senator Win Gatchalian, this is the most meaningful way to observe the month-long celebration which culminates on October 5, coinciding with the official school opening. Gatchalian reiterated that addressing […]
The Cebu City government has partnered with the private sector in producing an official music video that promotes proper health protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mayor Edgardo Labella posted the video on his Facebook page, featuring millennial twins singing the song “Igsuon Ko” (My Sister/Brother). Also appearing in the video […]
Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles urged the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to conduct eligibility examinations online so that displaced workers could find new jobs in the government. “I hope the sense of urgency is not lost on the CSC. Napakaraming bakanteng posisyon sa pamahalaan na maaari sanang ibigay sa mga nawalan ng trabaho dahil […]
The reopening of Boracay to more tourists and visitors on October 1 will jumpstart the country’s domestic tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT) stressed. “The reopening of Boracay to new market sources signals a gathering momentum for domestic tourism all over the country. We are pleased that the BIATF (Boracay Interagency Task Force) and the local […]