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DA TO GIVE BATANES 1ST MUNICIPAL TILAPIA HATCHERY

Batanes fish farmers will soon have their own local source of tilapia fingerlings as the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and the Local Government of Itbayat inaugurated recently the province’s first-ever Municipal Tilapia Hatchery in Barangay Raele in the island municipality of Itbayat. Equipped with breeding, nursery, and treatment […]

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DPWH BARES TRAFFIC DECONGESTION PLAN FOR NCR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has a comprehensive strategy aimed at easing traffic flow and improving transportation efficiency in Metro Manila.  Secretary Manuel Bonoan discussed some of the infrastructure projects to alleviate bottlenecks and provide alternative routes to ease traffic congestion during the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns convened by […]

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CSC: RAMADAN ‘FLEXITIME’ FOR MUSLIM GOV’T WORKERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) joins Muslim officials and employees in the public service in the observance of Ramadan and celebration of Eid’l Fitr. During the period of Ramadan, the CSC encouraged Muslim civil servants to consider reporting under flexible working arrangements (FWA) aimed to accommodate their religious practices while ensuring the continuity of government […]

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2 RAZON POWER PROJECTS GET DTI ENDORSEMENTS

Fostering the growth of the renewable energy sector in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry, through the Board of Investments One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (BOI-OSACSI), awarded the Certificates of Endorsement for Green Lane services to the two largest pumped storage hydroelectric power projects in the country, developed by Prime Infrastructure Inc. […]

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FRASCO JOINS 28TH RODEO FESTIVAL IN MASBATE CITY

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined tourists and locals in the action-packed kick-off of the 28th Rodeo Festival in Masbate City. “Tourism is now one of the strongest pillars of our economy, providing over five million jobs for fellow Filipinos, and it is precisely festivals like this that provide communities with economic […]

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DPWH FAST-TRACKS DAVAO RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to make significant strides in the implementation of its Davao River Bridge Project also known as the Bucana Bridge which is an integral part of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road.  In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that […]

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MANILA TO HOST 50TH METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Metro Manila Film Festival executive committee, will be celebrating its 50th edition in December. According to MMDA and MMFF concurrent Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the MMFF will celebrate its 50th edition with Manila City as host of the event since historically Manila is where the […]

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FRASCO, TREÑAS EYE ILOILO CITY TOURISM COOPERATION

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas for a courtesy meeting at the mayor’s office. This was held on the sidelines of the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028 rollout for the Visayas cluster recently. During the meeting the two leaders discussed potential areas of collaboration including […]

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FRASCO GIVES LAGUNA STUDENTS EDUCATION AID

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco handed out educational assistance to Pagsanjan, Cavinti, and Lumban (PaCaLum) recipients as part of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gives initiative recently at the Pagsanjan Town Plaza, Pagsanjan, Laguna. Highlighting her advocacy for education, Frasco shared about her stint as the Mayor of Liloan, Cebu, where […]

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24-HOUR DPWH ROAD WORKS IN MANILA, QC, PASAY AREAS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces road reblocking and repairs to be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until next week. In a press conference, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that the agency only allowed roadworks by the DPWH starting April 4 until April 11. “We will only allow DPWH […]