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With the temporary closure of the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu said the public may consider visiting other local ecotourism sites in the country for relaxation. “Those living in nearby provinces who wish to rejuvenate their minds and bodies need not go to Manila just to […]
The AGRI Party-list is proposing to convert the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to the Philippine Agricultural Insurance System (PAIS), which will provide free life and crop insurance to farmers and fisherfolk, as well as optional agricultural equipment insurance. “Gusto nating ipanukala ang pag-amyenda sa batas na naglikha sa PCIC at i-expand ito upang maging […]
In a bid to harness the youth’s energy and creativity to help in nation-building and post-pandemic recovery, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles recently launched the Forward to the Future Nation program. Over the weekend, Nograles joined youth leaders from Montalban (Rodriguez), Rizal for the program’s launch. “Going forward, we are committed towards providing a […]
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu urged the private sector to follow the lead of telecommunications giant PLDT-Smart in contributing to the conservation of peatlands in the country. Cimatu issued the statement after the DENR, through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), received additional equipment from PLDT-Smart for the protection and conservation of the Agusan […]
Vice presidential aspirant and Senator Kiko Pangilinan has unveiled a plan on how to eradicate hunger in the country that has worsened due to the pandemic.“The plan aims to address the challenges of hunger that we are facing because of the joblessness and lockdowns,” Pangilinan said during his speech before officials and members of the […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials, turned over a total of 283 permanent housing units to families in Mayorga, Leyte last November 5, 2021, as part of the housing commitment of Task Force Yolanda to qualified beneficiaries.“These new units are part of the housing commitment of […]
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has called on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to do a far better job of implementing or scaling up its programs designed to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in migrating to digitalization amid the emerging new economy touched off by the COVID-19 pandemic. Villafuerte said digitalization will […]
Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso said he will build bridges to connect the country’s major economic and tourism centers. During a visit to the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway on Saturday, Domagoso said he will support the construction of similar infrastructure in other parts of the country. “We have to create more public […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has expressed his strong support for a bill seeking to conserve the critically endangered Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis). Cimatu issued the statement following calls for the passage of House Bill (HB) 8299 or the proposed Tamaraw Conservation Management Act in response to the pressing need to […]
Six months after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has completed the closure of all operating open dumpsites in the country, Secretary Roy Cimatu prodded local government units (LGUs) to implement their plan of action for the safe closure and rehabilitation of these garbage dumps. “After our successful feat to close dumpsites all […]