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FREE RIDES ON PASIG RIVER FERRY EXTENDED – LIM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that free rides on the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) will be extended for the entire month of February. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said the extension of the “Libreng Sakay” until Februrary 29 is part of the agency’s continued effort to support the public’s interest on the […]

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DPWH COMPLETES 2 FLOOD PUMPING STATIONS – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reported the completion of two flood pumping stations in Malabon City. DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) director Ador Canlas said the P27-million pumping station projects aim to improve flood management in Malabon City, which often gets swamped the during the rainy season. According to the DPWH, […]

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DPWH BUILDS 4-STORY EVACUATION CENTER IN FAIRVIEW, QUEZON CITY – VILLAR

To provide immediate assistance to Quezon City residents during calamities, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a four story evacuation center at Barangay Greater Fairview, Quezon City. In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) Director Ador Canlas said that the evacuation center […]

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PH REMAINS OPEN TO US, EU FREE TRADE DEALS – LOPEZ

The Philippines remains open to move forward discussions on possible separate free trade agreements (FTAs) with the United States and the European Union (EU) after talks have recently slowed down, the country’s top trade official said. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the Philippines is still interested in pursuing possible FTAs with […]

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POWER RESTORED IN BATANGAS AREAS HIT BY TAAL VOLCANO ERUPTION — NEA

Power distribution services are largely back to normal in Batangas province, except for some villages that are within the seven-kilometer danger zone of Taal Volcano.  The Batangas I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC I) reported to the National Electrification Administration (NEA) it has fully restored electricity for 18 out of 21 barangays in the Municipality of […]

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IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL WITH EXTRA PRECAUTIONS FOR PH, CHINA – LOPEZ

It is business as usual for the trade and investment relations between the Philippines and China amid the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said. Lopez said the Philippine government has not canceled its commitment to participate in trade and investment expositions in China, but it will take […]

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DOT ALLOTS P340-M FOR ILOILO TOURISM INFRA DEV’T – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has earmarked a total of P340.7 million for Iloilo’s tourism infrastructure development through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). “TIEZA made sure that the Province of Iloilo will have our steadfast support in terms of tourism infrastructure development, and has allocated a total of P 340.7 million for […]

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DTI CONFISCATES APPLIANCES IN BATANGAS CITY INSPECTION – LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) confiscated appliances from two supermarkets during an inspection in Batangas City. The appliances included light bulbs, rice cookers, electric kettles, and induction cookers that do not have Philippine Standard (PS) marks or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers for imported products. “When buying electric products, consumers should always check […]

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DA TO ELEVATE SUPPORT FOR MANILA BAY REHAB – DAR

“The DA will continue to elevate its participation and engagement in the Battle for Manila Bay through its various bureaus and attached agencies,” Secretary William Dar said during the anniversary celebration of the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program held recently at the Baseco Compound in Manila’s Port Area. In line with the commitment, Dar directed Undersecretary […]

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PH FOREIGN TOURIST ARRIVALS HIT 7.4M FROM JAN-NOV 2019 – ROMULO-PUYAT

Foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines hit 7.4 million in the first 11 months of 2019, up by 15.58 percent compared to the same period in 2018, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has reported. For the first 11 months of 2019, DOT data showed that South Korea remains the country’s top tourist market with 1,785,357 […]