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The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to strengthen its bilateral relations with Thailand by signing the “Implementation Program of the Agreement on Cooperation on Tourism.” Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Thailand Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong officially inked the agreement at the Double Tree Hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing a partnership with the country’s major retail chains to expand availability of affordable rice across the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. met with representatives from supermarkets, groceries, and convenience stores to discuss a government-led initiative aimed at stabilizing rice prices and improving access for Filipino households. […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed another segment of the Cantilan-Madrid Bypass Road Project to provide a vital alternate route and ease traffic congestion along the Surigao-Davao Coastal Road (SDCR) in the municipality of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region XIII OIC-Director Alex Ramos, […]
A day after the P58-per-kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice took effect in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA) urged grains retailers to comply with the new directive that is intended to reflect recent tariff reduction and lower global prices. The joint monitoring team of the Department of Agriculture and Department […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and his delegation recently to strengthen education ties and explore scholarship opportunities for Filipinos. The meeting focused on advancing bilateral initiatives, including enhancements to the Philippines’ Madrasah Education Program, workforce development through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and new opportunities […]
In her address during the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the promising growth and future potential of tourism relations between the Philippines and India. According to Frasco, in 2024, the Philippines welcomed nearly 80,000 Indian visitors, marking an over 12% growth compared to the previous year. […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to elevate food security in 2025, targeting a record rice harvest and enhanced agricultural systems. During the first Management Committee meeting of the year, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged DA officials and staff to strive for greater achievements despite ongoing challenges. In his message, read by Undersecretary […]
In a significant milestone for Philippine tourism, The Philippines represented by Secretary of Tourism Christina Garcia Frasco formally accepted the chairmanship of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 during a ceremonial handover held at the Johor International Convention Center in Malaysia recently. The symbolic gavel was handed over by Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Malaysian […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a market inspection in Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market and a nearby mart to ensure the availability of reasonably priced essential goods. This initiative follows a similar inspection conducted in Quezon City where key officials monitored prices and supply levels of […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods inked a partnership to improve market access for Filipino farmers, focusing on the corn industry. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro, representing Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., and San Miguel Foods Group General Manager Emmanuel Macalalag led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the San […]