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MMDA CUP KICKS OFF EXECUTIVE LEAGUE

Executives and bosses from different national government agencies and local government units in Metro Manila show off their skills in sports as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Cup kicks off its Executive League at PhilSports Arena, Pasig City. To continuously foster friendship and camaraderie among government employees-participants, the MMDA Cup 2025 – Executive League […]

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PORK MARKET PRICE SET FOR REVIEW – TIU LAUREL

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that pork producers, traders, and retailers have agreed to review their cost structures in an effort to reduce the price of pork, which has become a growing concern for consumers. In a statement following a consultative meeting with key stakeholders, Tiu Laurel said high pork prices are considered a […]

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DPWH HIKES CAPACITY OF LUNETA PUMPING STATION

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed projects that would increase the capacity of Luneta Pumping Station and mitigate flooding within the vicinity of Manila City Hall, including the surrounding flood-prone roads of Ermita, Manila. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH National Capital Region Loreta Malaluan, said that two contract […]

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FRASCO IS WORLD TOURISM ICON OF THE YEAR AWARDEE

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was recognized as the World Tourism Icon of the Year by the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) at the DOT Central Office in Makati City.The award was conferred to Frasco, noting her relentless efforts in showcasing the best of the Philippines to the world, fostering cultural exchange, […]

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12 PRIVATE SCHOOLS FACE PROBE FOR ‘GHOST’ STUDENTS

The Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office is currently investigating the alleged presence of ghost students under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program in 12 private schools across 9 divisions. DepEd is conducting a thorough investigation into personnel and officials who may be involved in this fraudulent activity, which could result in the termination […]

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DA SEIZES MISDECLARED IMPORTED FROZEN MACKEREL

The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) said that it had requested the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to hold the release of 19 container vans recently unloaded at Manila’s South Harbor, after a spot inspection revealed a misdeclaration of contents in one of the shipments. Instead of frozen taro sticks as declared in […]

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DPWH UPGRADES 2 FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS IN ALBAY

Motorists and farmers in the first and third district of Albay Province now reap the benefits of two recently completed road improvement projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Regional Office 5 Director Virgilio Eduarte, in a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that one of the completed projects is a […]

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CIGARETTE FACTORY FACES ₱8.5B TAX EVASION CASE

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed an ₱8.5 billion tax evasion case against individuals behind an illicit cigarette factory and three warehouses raided in Bulacan and Valenzuela, marking the largest enforcement operation against illegal cigarettes in 2024.  In a post on the official BIR Facebook page, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. revealed that […]

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DA BANS IMPORT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation from Germany of commodities derived from animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease after the European nation reported outbreaks of the highly contagious virus that affects cloven-hoofed livestock. On January 10, Germany notified the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) of confirmed FMD cases […]

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN 16 REGIONS TO GET ICT EQUIPMENT

The Department of Education (DepEd) will soon begin distributing more than 62,000 laptops and smart TV packages worth P1.8 billion to schools across 16 regions by the second half of the year. The success of Early Procurement Activities (EPA) is a commitment made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address […]