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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 […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is enforcing a price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke’s Point, and Aborlan. This action followed the declarations of a state of calamity in those areas due to the devastating effects of a persistent shear line. The declarations automatically freeze the prices of basic […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen collaboration with the private sector, Education Secretary Sonny Angara is working closely with private education stakeholders through the Public-Private Complementarity Framework. In partnership with the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), the Department of Education (DepEd) is developing a three-year action plan for Public-Private Complementarity to […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a partnership for a technical cooperation project to leverage advanced technology in creating a more efficient traffic management system in Metro Manila.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes and JICA Chief Representative to the Philippines Sakamoto Takema signed the records of discussion […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) signed agreements with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. This initiative aims to provide farmers and fishermen with direct access to markets where they can sell their produce to consumers. In separate events, Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) launched the Education Center for AI Research (E-CAIR) aiming to drive innovation in Philippine education through AI-powered solutions aligned with its 5-Point Reform Agenda. This initiative builds on the pioneering efforts that the Center for AI Research (CAIR) has started in 2024. Under DepEd’s leadership, E-CAIR will sustain, deepen, and […]
In reiterating MICHELIN Guide’s announcement of its arrival in the Philippines, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco took a moment to pay tribute to the late Chef Margarita Forés, honoring her lasting impact on Philippine gastronomy. “We make this announcement today, also of course having in mind the deep sadness that all of us felt because of the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) successfully addressed a long-standing issue of unstable road section of Caraycaray-Calumpang Road with the completion of slope protection structure in Sitio Lupa, Barangay Calumpang, Naval, Biliran province. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Regional Office 8 Director Edgar Tabacon highlighted the significance of Caraycaray-Calumpang Road […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is releasing rice stocks of the National Food Authority to local government units (LGUs), responding to the declared food security emergency following a significant rise in rice prices. At a ceremony held at the National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse in Valenzuela City, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. officially handed […]