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The Department of Agriculture (DA) joins the nation in commemorating the 36th National Disaster Resilience Month under this year’s theme “Bantayog ng Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa Layuning Kahandaan”, emphasizing the need for continued dedication to disaster resilience and support for affected communities. During the opening ceremony held at the DA Central Office, Agriculture Secretary […]
As the Department of Health (DOH) continues its WILD (Water-borne illness, Influenza-like Illness, Leptospirosis, and Dengue) monitoring during the rainy season, it has observed that as of Morbidity Week 24 (June 15, 2024), the total number of Leptospirosis cases stands at 878. While this is only around half of the number of Leptospirosis cases (1,769) […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the first phase of a long-span bridge project to improve connectivity in the town of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary Eugenio Pipo, Jr., DPWH Regional Office I Director Ronnel Tan said that the construction of the 245.9-meter […]
In a bid to increase the population of the critically endangered Philippine eagle across the country, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) released two eagles from Mindanao to a prime eagle habitat in Burauen, Leyte province. The ceremonial release was led by DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), with its vision of achieving Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., continues to implement programs and projects towards food sufficiency and a higher income for farmers and fisherfolk. This year, DA celebrates its 126th founding anniversary with the theme, “Kagawaran ng Agrikultura, Sama-samang Naglilingkod para […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been officially recognized as one of the top government agencies to receive a Bronze Award from the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). DPWH Undersecretary Marichu Palafox accepted the award on behalf of Secretary Manuel Bonoan at […]
United Nations (UN) Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Polikashvili formally opened the first ever UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy held in the historic Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu. In his speech, the Secretary General lauded the leadership of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for hosting the inaugural event, noting the warm welcome he received on his first […]
The Department of Health (DOH), through the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH), welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, Lee Sang-Hwa to the first Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) center in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. Lee expressed his gratitude to the Philippines for the alliance of the two […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully launched the pilot run of its “Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!” program. This nationwide initiative aims to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by elevating them through digitalization and sustainable business practices. “This first module of the ‘Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!’ program is a step […]
More than 90,000 tree seedlings were planted in 200 hectares of land during a simultaneous tree-growing activity held in 205 sites nationwide led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in celebration of Arbor Day. DENR Undersecretaries Atty. Jonas Leones and Marilou Erni, and DENR CALABARZON Regional Executive Director Nilo Tamoria led the […]