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DA INVITES KOREAN AGRI FIRMS TO INVEST IN PH

A delegation from the Department of Agriculture (DA), led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., recently visited the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) in South Korea to discuss investment opportunities and policy coordination related to the planned 20-hectare Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Complex in Nueva Ecija. “This project plays a crucial role in realizing President […]

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DOTR VOWS TO GO AFTER RECKLESS DRIVERS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Office (LTO), has revoked the license of an ELS Bus Company driver caught in a viral video over-speeding on the way to La Union. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the license of Mark Louie A. Burgos was revoked after he was involved in two road incidents […]

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DIZON: COMMUTER SAFETY WON’T BE COMPROMISED

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon warned bus companies and shipping lines to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, warning firms that will ignore these measures will be facing severe penalties. “Hindi tayo nagbibiro dito. Seryosohin sana tayo ng mga bus companies at shipping lines na alagaan ang mga pasahero sa bus at barko. Hindi natin ikokompromiso […]

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BIR STEPS UP HUNT FOR VAPE, CIGARETTE SMUGGLERS

The recent destruction of ₱3.26 billion worth of smuggled vape products marked another milestone in the government’s intensified campaign against illicit trade—an effort being led on multiple fronts by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). In a recent interview, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the agency has been […]

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DOTR: NO US TRAVEL ADVISORY ISSUED VS PH AIRPORTS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified that no new travel or security advisory has been issued by US authorities against the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or any other airport in the Philippines. This clarification follows the circulation of a social media post showing what appears to be an old 2018 travel advisory displayed at […]

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MMDA, SAN JUAN CITY SIGN LINEAR PARK AGREEMENT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and San Juan City government signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] for the neighborhood upgrading project along the San Juan River easement.Indicated in the MOA are the initiatives of MMDA and San Juan City for the development of a linear park applying nature-based solutions. Among the park’s notable features […]

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MMDA TURNS OVER 25 TRASH TRAPS TO PARAÑAQUE LGU

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officially turned over 25 trash traps and essential tools to the City Government of Parañaque as part of flood management efforts in the city.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, together with Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez and 1st District Rep. Edwin Olivarez, led the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of […]

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‘HEAT STROKE BREAK’ FOR MMDA FIELD PERSONNEL

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reimposed the 30-minute “heat stroke break” policy for its field personnel, particularly traffic enforcers and street sweepers, to protect them from heat-related illness amid the release of the danger-level heat index forecast for Metro Manila. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, in a signed memorandum circular, said the heat stroke […]

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MMDA ENDORSES TOBACCO CONTROL TOOL TO DILG, DOH

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) led the ceremonial endorsement of the localized version of the Index for Tobacco Control Sustainability-Philippines (ITCS-PH) tool to the Department of Health and Department of Interior and Local Government held at its Head Office in Pasig City. Developed by MMDA through its Smoke Free Project in 2024, the ITCS-PH […]

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MMDA, JICA PARTNER FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a partnership for a technical cooperation project to leverage advanced technology in creating a more efficient traffic management system in Metro Manila.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes and JICA Chief Representative to the Philippines Sakamoto Takema signed the records of discussion […]