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As the Philippines’ agriculture sector grapples with a myriad of challenges—from fluctuating prices of essential commodities to the destructive forces of climate change—one man has stepped into the “perfect storm” with resilience and determination: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Known for his unorthodox path to success and his reputation as a self-made billionaire in […]
Riverside communities are now better protected from the harrowing impact of flooding following the rehabilitation of the flood control structure downstream section of the Lasang River in Davao City, completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby Cordon to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, […]
The Department of Agriculture has declared Cagayan province free from the highly-pathogenic avian influenza after several months of monitoring and other disease control operations. In a memorandum circular no. 46, Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has declared the province bird flu-free because it has been more than 90 days since the end of the cleaning […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco secured the second ranking among the Marcos administration’s top-performing cabinet officials, as revealed in the latest “Boses ng Bayan” performance assessment conducted by RP- Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) from September 20-30, 2024. With a job performance rating of 92.7%, Frasco shares a […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority clarified that the footage from its closed circuit television (CCTV) camera which captured an SUV with ‘7’ protocol plate using the EDSA busway last November 3 was not withheld and requesting parties were given copies, aware that the incident needs to be attended and addressed immediately. According to MMDA Chairman […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the need for stronger educational planning to stabilize learning amid climate-related disruptions at the UNESCO-IIEP Regional Conference on Educational Planning in Asia recently. “Our planning systems must adapt—and adapt quickly—to our new reality. Our education systems must be stable and predictable even in times of emergency,” Angara said. “Educational systems must […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the opening of the Philippine Pavilion at the World Travel Market – WTM London 2024 heading the Philippine delegation to the prestigious annual travel and trade event attended by stakeholders from across the globe. “I am honored to lead our Philippine delegation here at the World […]
For every 100 Filipinos diagnosed with Dengue, the number of deaths decreased this year compared to last year. A lower Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 0.26% has been observed as of October 26, 2024, compared to last year’s CFR of 0.34% for the same period of monitoring. This is likely attributed to better health-seeking practices […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that one of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) priorities is to fast-track the review of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum and reduce the subjects to let learners focus more on work immersion. “So, we must have flexibility in our system. If we reduce the subjects of our SHS curriculum, the students […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) will deploy the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) to support education continuity in schools impacted by typhoons and other natural disasters. The pilot implementation of DLP will begin this November in affected schools in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, V, and CAR. The DLP initiative is designed to address disruptions caused […]