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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and its infrastructure arm, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), recently inaugurated a new Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Brooke’s Point, Palawan. Brooke’s Point Mayor Cesareo Benedito Jr. who joined Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco in the inauguration of the second TRA in Palawan, expressed his gratitude to the DOT. […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) extends its deepest gratitude to travelers worldwide following the inclusion of Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao in Condé Nast Traveler’s (CNT) Top 10 Islands in Asia in the prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Based on the latest results released by the US-based luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Boracay ranked 4th (90.54 […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo is calling for an investigation into the massive and recurring flooding in Palawan, particularly in Puerto Princesa City, following the latest deluge that displaced thousands of families. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently rescued nearly 100 families in a single town in Puerto Princesa after their homes were submerged by floods caused […]
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) joined the kick-off program of a pioneering initiative by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to establish the country’s first Agricultural Camp Facility for children in conflict with the law (CICL), located at the Inagawan Sub-Colony of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is enforcing a price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke’s Point, and Aborlan. This action followed the declarations of a state of calamity in those areas due to the devastating effects of a persistent shear line. The declarations automatically freeze the prices of basic […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed the construction of flood control structures along the upstream and downstream sections of the Irawan River, protecting communities and promoting local activities in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan to Secretary Manuel […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed vital flood control structures along the upstream and downstream sections of the Langogan River in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Implemented by DPWH – Palawan 3rd District Engineering Office, the projects involve the construction of revetment walls on the upstream and downstream of the river measuring […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano encouraged the members of AirTODA Transport Service Cooperative (ATSC) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan to leverage the Presyo, Trabaho, Kita/Kaayusan (PTK) Program for business growth and partnership opportunities. During his visit recently, Cayetano emphasized the potential of the PTK program to drive economic development within the local transport sector. “Tinitingnan ko lang […]
Delivering her keynote remarks at the inauguration of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Roxas, Palawan, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the Marcos administration’s prioritization of impactful infrastructure projects which aims to address the basic needs of tourists and ensure their memorable and convenient experience in the country. “Layunin po natin […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo questioned the ability of Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga to lead the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 985, Tulfo cited the Philippine Star article written by Jarius Bondoc alleging the Secretary’s conflict of interest involving her family’s ownership of about 40,000 hectares of land […]