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Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Quezon governor David Suarez, along with the “One DA” family and local government officials, witnessed the arrival of 1,350 live hogs from General Santos City (GenSan) and South Cotabato that form part of the “whole-of-nation” measures to increase the supply of pork and reduce prices of pork products in Metro […]
To better ensure the sufficient supply of pork products, supermarkets are lending the government a helping hand in the distribution and sale of these food items at their outlets nationwide and in wet markets at the National Capital Region. In his market visits, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos underscored the importance of […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar personally inspected Metro Manila markets to see if the price ceiling imposed on meat and chicken products are being carried out. Dar was joined by trade secretary Ramon Lopez, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chair Benhur Abalos, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, and Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos in monitoring pork prices at […]
It is “all systems go” for the transport of hogs from Mindanao, Visayas, and some parts of Luzon to Metro Manila markets to be sold at the ceiling price imposed by virtue of Executive Order (EO) 124. Over the weekend, Agriculture Secretary William Dar met with hog producers from the Soccsksargen region to discuss collaborative […]
In his first few days in office, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos has ensured residents of Metro Manila that all pumping stations needed in the Metro’s flood control operations, are in good working condition ahead of the onset of the rainy season. During his inspection at Libertad Pumping Station in Pasay today, Abalos […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recorded a substantial reduction in air pollution levels on the first day of 2021 in Metro Manila by as much as 59 percent compared to pollution levels recorded last year. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu cited the support of Metro Manila local executives and residents to the government’s […]
Metro Manila rated Satisfactory to Very Satisfactory in following anti-smoking policies according to a study conducted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Foundation Inc. (UPCMCFI) on the level of compliance in implementing smoke-free policies in five local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resumed its road clearing operations in coordination with the 17 local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said members of the Task Force Special Operations (TFSO) will assist the LGUs in their operations against obstructions in an effort to help alleviate traffic and […]
Eight hotels in Metro Manila have secured certifications from the Department of Tourism (DOT) to operate for “staycations” under the general community (GCQ). quarantine. As of October 9, the following hotels are allowed to accept staycations: Okada Manila Grand Hyatt Makati Shangri-La Nobu Hotel Shangri-La at the Fort Solaire Resort Edsa Shangri-La Joy Nostalg Hotel […]
A total of 23 additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) quarantine facilities in Metro Manila are now under construction and is being fast-tracked for completion before the end of August 2020. This was disclosed by Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar citing the urgency of the projects as the Department of Health recently announced […]