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Fisher folks and residents of a coastal community in Maasin City, Southern Leyte are now protected from strong waves with a shoreline structure completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Based on a report submitted by DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar Tabacon to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, the project involves the construction […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed the construction of a 2-lane road traversing the mountainous barangay of Cawayan in the town of Asipulo, Ifugao Province. DPWH Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Director Khadaffy Tanggol, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the completed road stretching 3.5 kilometers now links […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the outstanding accomplishments of the Philippine tourism industry during the inaugural Philippine Tourism & Hotel Investment Summit 2024. The event, held at the New World Makati Hotel recently, gathered key industry leaders, stakeholders, and investors. “It is the spending of our tourists that ultimately benefits our […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual is optimistic about the Philippines’ export performance following the expansion of the country’s merchandise exports by 26.4% in April 2024 to $6.2 billion from $4.9 billion in April 2023, according to preliminary data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Cumulative merchandise exports for the first […]
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) depopulated more than five dozen goats imported from the U.S. following the detection of Q fever among some of the animals at a government breeding station in Marinduque. The goats were bought for a dispersal program to farmers. BAI confirmed the Q fever – a zoonotic disease caused by […]
As a vibrant symbol of support and allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) transformed a pedestrian lane and a footbridge into rainbow crosswalk and overpass in front of its head office in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the rainbow-painted crosswalk and footbridge is […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) celebrated its 126th Founding Anniversary, underscoring the significant milestones achieved under the “Build Better More” Program. This year’s theme, “Serbisyong May Bilis: Building Better More for a New Philippines,” highlights the department’s commitment to speed and quality in infrastructure development, emphasizing integrity and the efficient use of […]
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles is confident that granting Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR) to specific government workers will increase the number of civil service eligibles and provide new opportunities to join public service. “They always say that the government is the biggest employer whether nationally or locally. We hope that […]
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga called on the mining industry to rethink, invent, and innovate the ways it develops the country’s natural resources, and must evolve to align with the principles of sustainability, stewardship and resilience. “Our nation is at a pivotal juncture where the need to balance economic growth with […]
Following a high-level meeting with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual and industry players in Japan, Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. expressed interest in expanding production capacity in the Philippines. This interest followed Pascual’s assurances about the Philippines’ commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for foreign investors, particularly Japanese companies […]