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SUPPORT DEPED’S SULONG EDUKALIDAD – NOGRALES

Recognizing the importance of education in improving the lives of Filipinos, a Palace official expressed support for a new government initiative that will focus on raising the quality of education on several fronts. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles backed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Sulong EduKalidad or Sama-samang Pagsulong ng EduKalidad (National Effort for Quality Basic […]

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TISOY LEAVES P300M DAMAGE TO POWER COOP FACILITIES — NEA

The initial cost of damage to power distribution facilities of electric cooperatives (ECs) from Typhoon Tisoy was estimated at P300 million as of Friday (December 6), the National Electrification Administration (NEA) disclosed.  According to Engr. Federico Villar, Jr., acting director of NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD), the amount is expected to go higher […]

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SAMBO IS AN EMERGING MEDAL SOURCE FOR PH SPORTS – NOGRALES

“Sambo is just starting to take root in the country yet our sambo athletes have already brought us pride and honor in international competition.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, Chairman of Pilipinas Sambo Federation, Inc. (PSFI) after the Philippines harvested six medals in two days of competition in the 30th Southeast […]

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ALLOW MEDIA COVERAGE OF MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE PROMULGATION – SY EGCO

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has formally asked the Supreme Court (SC) to allow media coverage of the scheduled promulgation of the Maguindanao massacre case on December 19. In a letter, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), requested Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez […]

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DOT LAUNCHES MICROSITE FOR SEA GAMES VISITORS – ROMULO-PUYAT

Visiting athletes and delegates in the Philippines can now access the newly launched tourism webpage for Southeast Asian (SEA) Games visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has announced. The tourism microsite (philippines.travel/seagames2019) will help SEA Games visitors — both foreign and local, to explore the country while keeping abreast on SEA Games information. Featured in […]

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DUTERTE APPROVES DTI’S PROPOSED ‘DOING BUSINESS’ REFORMS – PANELO

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) proposed regulatory reforms to further improve the country’s business climate, Malacañang said. Duterte gave his nod during the 44th meeting with his Cabinet at Malacañan Palace, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Panelo said the President approved the suggestions raised by Trade Secretary Ramon […]

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‘TASK FORCE KAPATID’ READY TO AID POWER COOPS HIT BY TISOY – NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is prepared to mobilize electric cooperative (EC) line workers under ‘Task Force Kapatid’ to assist on power restoration activities in areas affected by outages amid the onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy. According to Engr. Federico Villar, Jr., acting director of the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department, there are at […]

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HOUSING FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS IN 2 PANAY TOWNS NOW COMPLETE — NOGRALES

“Just like we promised last week, there would be regular turnovers of completed housing units for Yolanda victims. We have now fully completed the residential projects for the towns of Anilao, Iloilo and Pres. Roxas, Capiz, both in Panay island.”This was according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles who has confirmed that the finished units have […]

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DTI SETS UP HALAL FOOD FACILITY FOR SEA GAMES

In a bid to make available options for halal food and souvenirs for athletes, guests, and visitors of the 30th South East Asian Games (SEA Games), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), represented by the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP), and Regional Operations Group (ROG), has installed a temporary […]

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PHILIPPINES, SOUTH KOREA SIGN TOURISM COOPERATION AGREEMENT – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Philippines continues to secure strong tourism ties with South Korea, with the signing of the Implementation Program on Tourism Cooperation between the two countries held at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Busan. “For nine years now, (South) Korea is undisputed in its position as the top source market of the Philippines. With this renewed […]