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MERCADO INSPECTS MARAWI CITY REHAB PROJECTS

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger Mercado personally led the DPWH participation in the commemoration program for the fourth year of the Marawi Liberation from armed terrorist militants. As member agency of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) created under Administrative Order No. 3 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte on June […]

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PASS MARAWI COMPENSATION ACT NOW – SANGCOPAN

A Mindanao lawmaker appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to certify as urgent a measure providing monetary compensation for residents affected by the Marawi City siege. Anak Mindanao Party-list Representative Amihilda Sangcopan said the immediate passage of the Marawi Compensation bill would help fast-track the promised rehabilitation to the war-torn city and the immediate return of […]

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REHAB OF MARAWI CITY ON TRACK – GANDAMRA

Marawi City’s rehabilitation is on track and most of the projects will be completed before June 2022. Mayor Majul Gandamra, a guest at the Network Breaking News hosted by Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, said projects in the city’s Most Affected Area were expedited because of the partnership of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) with […]

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BICOL, CAGAYAN RIVER REHAB FOR EARLY COMPLETION

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary and Task Force Build Back Better (TF BBB) chairperson Roy Cimatu is pushing for the early completion of the removal of sandbars in Bicol River from 2025 to 2023, and in the Cagayan River from 2028 to 2025. To accomplish these, Cimatu requested the Department of Budget […]

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CIMATU: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IS EVERYONE’S DUTY

Stressing that solid waste management is everyone’s responsibility, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu reminded the public to do their share in helping the government rehabilitate Manila Bay. Cimatu issued the statement after tons of trash were washed ashore on Manila Bay due to incessant rains brought by the enhanced southwest […]

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DPWH BUILDS MORE ROADS IN MARAWI – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to provide road network infrastructure towards revitalizing the economy of Marawi City. Secretary Mark Villar said the rehabilitation of the Marawi Transcentral Road Phase 1 under a grant aid program of the Government of Japan has provided better access to basic services, increased trade, and contributed […]

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DENR FETES MANILA BAY ENVIRONMENTAL FRONTLINERS

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently held a thanksgiving event to acknowledge the efforts of estero rangers, as well as partners from the government sector, civil society and DENR field offices for their continuous support to rehabilitate Manila Bay. The appreciation event was initiated by Secretary Roy Cimatu, citing the invaluable contributions […]

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NEW ROADS PAVING WAY FOR MARAWI RECOVERY – VILLAR

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar announced that the Build Back Better Plan to improve roads in Marawi City is paving the way for recovery of economic activity from the aftermath of the 2017 siege in the country’s only Islamic city. Villar said that the DPWH has already completed road paving […]

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MANILA BAY COLIFORM LEVEL CONTINUES DROP – CIMATU

Inspired by the significant decline in the level of fecal coliform in Manila Bay, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu vowed to continue the government’s “gainful campaign” to clean the waters of the historic bay. Cimatu said water samples taken recently from 21 stations surrounding the Manila Bay have shown significantly […]

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FAMILIES DISPLACED BY BORACAY REHAB TO GET AID

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has assured that indigent families affected by ongoing enforcement activities in Boracay will be given aid and access to social safety nets. Cimatu gave the assurance when he presided over the meeting of the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) at the world-renowned resort island recently. “We have to balance our duty […]