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As the Department of Education (DepEd) continues its preparations for the upcoming school year, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed his support to the learning continuity efforts of the Department of Education (DepEd) and called for unity and cooperation for a successful opening of classes amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a Handang Isip, Handa […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan lauded the efforts of a community in Pampanga for buying produce directly from farmers for relief assistance during the pandemic. In an online consultation-dialogue with farmers, other food growers, provincial board members and local executives on food production and distribution in Pampanga during the COVID-19 pandemic, Barangay Captain Froilan Soriano of San […]
The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), hosted the virtual edition of the 3rd International Conference on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (ASEAN MRA-TP) that is expected to largely influence the department’s Tourism Response and Recovery Plan, particularly its human resource component. “We reaffirm our commitment not […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that will intensify the government’s crackdown on human trafficking. Senate Bill No. 1794 strengthens Republic Act No. 9208 as amended by Republic Act No. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012) to provide standards and guidelines on surveillance, interception, investigation, and prosecution of different forms of human trafficking, including sexual exploitation, prostitution, […]
With four months remaining in the year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to implement major interventions to ensure adequate, accessible, and affordable food to millions of Filipino households, particularly in Metro Manila and other major consumption centers, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We refocused part of our remaining budget for the year, of which 73% […]
Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles is hopeful that a project by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) seeking to digitize community-based small businesses will contribute to the success of the “Buy Local, Go Lokal” campaign of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).The DTI, in partnership with the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, has […]
The pandemic has caught everybody unprepared, and this is an understatement. Truth be told, nobody can ever prepare for a global health crisis of this unexpected magnitude. Previous warnings were mostly dismissed or ignored as doomsday scenarios, and were rarely taken seriously enough by the powers that be. So, here we are now, living in […]
To ensure the adequate supply of surgical masks, personal protective equipment (PPEs), test kits, ventilators, and other medical products during and after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Senator Kiko Pangilinan seeks to encourage their local manufacture by giving Filipino companies tax exemptions. “Isiniwalat ng pandemya na wala dito sa Pilipinas ang gumagawa ng mga critical […]
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez is pushing for capacity building in manufacturing, agriculture, and services as the country rebuilds its economy from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at the National MSME Week e-forum recently, Lopez said the country should further strengthen its capacity building to be able to supply local demands […]
Amid the celebration of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week, Senator Win Gatchalian pushed to increase access to early interventions and diagnosis for learners with disabilities, especially now that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic threatens their access to essential health and education services. It was learned during a Senate panel hearing that less than […]