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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 […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has formalized a strategic partnership with OceanX Education, Inc., a US-based ocean exploration initiative, to develop immersive ocean education offerings and ocean leadership for Filipino learners. Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), OceanX and DepEd aim to explore opportunities focused on science expeditions utilizing the OceanXplorer research vessel and related […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed a flood mitigation structure aimed at reducing the adverse effects of high water levels along Ballili River in Tabangaoen, Municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet. The project involves constructing a 712-meter revetment wall, a 266-meter stone masonry structure, and a 54-meter rubble concrete gravity wall […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Agricultural and Fisheries Logistics Office (AFLO) to tackle inefficiencies in the farm-to-market supply chain and ensure food security under Department Order 01. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said AFLO will address critical challenges like post-harvest losses, high market prices, and logistical bottlenecks, including poor infrastructure and […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formalized its partnership to boost STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in the Philippines. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective for four years, outlines efforts to address key areas such as teacher training, curriculum development, student engagement, resource sharing, and data-driven […]
The Philippines, represented by Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, proudly participated as Vice Chair at the 28th ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meetings, held alongside the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 recently. The meeting brought together tourism ministers from ASEAN member states, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Timor Leste, and Vietnam, and tourism leaders […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the 7am to 4pm working hours for national government agencies (NGAs) to cushion the impact of traffic in light of the impending rehabilitation of EDSA. A survey was conducted on the implementation of the 7am-4pm working hours schedule where the agency noted […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiated discussions to strengthen tourism and trade convergence programs.DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and DTI Secretary Maria Cristina Roque met at the Filinvest Building in Makati City to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at enhancing product development, supporting tourism-related micro, small, and medium […]