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“Last mile doesn’t have to be last priority.” This was the firm declaration of Education Secretary Sonny Angara as he led a series of school visits in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). This fulfills a SONA promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision to bring quality education to remote communities. To push for PBBM’s equity […]
The maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be lowered to P49 per kilo starting March 1 marking the first time since the MSRP was introduced six weeks ago that it will slip below the P50 mark. However, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that the MSRP will not be implemented nationwide. […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be paving the muddy access road in Barangay San Isidro Bajo, Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental. In a report submitted by DPWH Region 10 Director Lilibeth Aparecio to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, she said the ₱94.56-million project is aimed at linking rural areas to strategic public facilities. […]
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 […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supervised the destruction of P289,000 worth of non-compliant seat belts at a warehouse recently. This measure halted the distribution of substandard products in the market and ensure consumer protection. “Safety belts are essential to avoid road accidents.” “Safety belts are essential to avoid road accidents, and any failure […]
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. and San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora recently launched the sale of National Food Authority (NFA) rice at the San Juan City Hall. This initiative follows the declaration of a Food Security Emergency aimed at addressing the still high cost of rice. Tiu Laurel commended the San […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently procured over 87,000,000 of learning modules and 74,492 tablets for learners nationwide under the Flexible Learning Options (FLO) fund. The smooth and timely delivery is a fulfillment of Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s commitment to expand access to education through strategic early procurement activities (EPA). The Department’s FLO provides learning […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that he has instructed the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to inspect all onion warehouses to determine whether newly harvested supplies are being withheld from the market. Onion harvests were expected to begin this month, which should have provided fresh supplies to ease prices. However, Tiu Laurel expressed […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a section of the Catanauan Diversion Road in the fast-growing town of Catanauan, Quezon Province. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region IV-A Director Jovel Mendoza, said that the construction of the diversion road provides an essential alternative route for motorists, particularly […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines proudly announced the appointment of renowned South Korean actor and singer, Seo In Guk, as the Philippines’ Celebrity Tourism Ambassador for Korea. The announcement was made during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held at the DOT office recently. “We are very honored […]