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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) inspected wet and dry market goods at the Commonwealth Public Market recently. The joint effort seeks to ensure fair pricing for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu […]
The Philippines and Cambodia have forged a significant cooperation agreement that paves the way for increased investment in Cambodia’s agriculture, particularly in rice production and trade. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agricultural and Agribusiness Cooperation was signed during the official visit of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet to the Philippines. […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officially turned over trash traps and essential tools to the City Government of Taguig as part of its initiatives towards flood mitigation in the city. MMDA Chairman Don Artes said 13 barangays would benefit from the initiative, with the turnover of 28 manual trash traps, including sets of tools […]
Echoing the position of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining key education initiatives despite the temporary suspension of United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded projects, totaling $94 million (approximately P4 billion). In a letter to U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reduced rice prices under the KADIWA ng Pangulo’s Rice-for-All (RFA) program. The price reduction reflects both a drop in global rice prices and an increase in domestic supply as the local harvest season gets underway. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the RFA prices will be lowered by as […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga underscored the indispensable role of the River and Estero Rangers in safeguarding the rivers and streams as she emphasized the need to strengthen their capacities and ensure sustained support for their efforts. Addressing around 2,600 Estero and River Rangers from the National Capital […]
In response to the urgent need for school heads, the Department of Education (DepEd) committed to deploying over 15,000 qualified teachers as principals, issuing guidelines, and updating the existing process of principal hiring in public schools. “The quality of our education rests on the quality of our teachers. Every classroom that we build will be […]
The Philippines and the Kingdom of Cambodia reaffirmed their commitment to advancing tourism cooperation with the presentation of a new Implementation Program on the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation between the two nations. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak formally presented the signed […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a road slope protection project along Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road aimed at preventing soil erosion and rockfall hazards, ensuring the safety of motorists and commuters in Bokod, Province of Benguet. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Director Khadaffy Tanggol said […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commended the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for its digital transformation initiatives, calling its modernization efforts a crucial step in making tax compliance easier and more accessible for Filipino taxpayers. Speaking at the BIR 2025 National Tax Campaign Kickoff, the President emphasized that a modern tax system benefits both businesses […]