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Cebu Plays Host to Second Round of Nationwide Water Management Policy Consultations – SANTOS

  With the supply of clean water and proper wastewater management becoming growing concerns in many parts of the country, a series of round table discussions (RTDs) are being organized in key areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to consult local government unit (LGU) officials, local water district (LWD) executives, and other stakeholders to better […]

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Ceremonial Switch-On of the 12 Millionth Consumer Connection – MASONGSONG

  State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) has yet again demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling its mandate to bring electricity to every Filipino household in the remote and rural areas of the country. On Friday, August 25, a simple ceremonial switch-on of the 12 millionth consumer connection under the government’s rural electrification drive was conducted, marking […]

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5-Year Roadmap for Philippines Mango Development – PIÑOL

  Mango growers, private stakeholders, and local chief executives convened at the Sison Auditorium in Lingayen, Pangasinan, to discuss issues within the mango industry and collaboratively craft a five-year roadmap towards Philippine mango development. In his message, Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol encouraged mango growers “to take this opportunity to look out for possible technology development […]

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Philippines Enters $3 Trillion Global Halal Market – LOPEZ

  The Philippine Halal Export and Development Promotion Board led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently adopted the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act 10817 or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016, which sets the direction of the Philippine Halal sectors and takes advantage of […]

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Free Medical Examinations to Applicant and Professional Boxers – UBIAL

  The Department of Health (DOH) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) which aims to ensure the overall health and welfare of professional Filipino boxers. The GAB is the agency tasked to regulate and supervise the conduct of professional boxing and other contact sports in the country. As […]

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The Sitio Electrification Level Would Increase to 86% by the End of 2018 – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) proposed a total of P4.9 billion budget for 2018, majority of which shall be used to fund loans for the electric cooperatives (ECs), capital expenditure (capex) requirements, and other electrification projects. This is based on the approved National Expenditure Program (NEP) of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) […]

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End-To-End, Do-It-Yourself Tax Preparation Software Firm Gets BOI Support – LOPEZ

  The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently gave approval to Taxumo Inc.’s Php5 million start-up project in Bonifacio Global City as a new creative industries/knowledge-based services provider under the preferred activities of the 2017 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). The project is the first digital startup firm approved by the BOI under the 2017 IPP […]

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NEA Launches Wold Bank-Supported Web Portal and Business Intelligence System – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) launched its new web portal and business intelligence system geared towards improving efficiency to better supervise the different electric cooperatives (ECs) across the country. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said the system, dubbed as NEA Business Intelligence Technology or NEA BIT, was a result of the collaboration between the state […]

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9 MMDA Traffic Constables Commended for Arrest of Convicted Robber – LIM

  The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acknowledged the efforts of nine traffic personnel who, during an anti-colorum operation in Quezon City, apprehended a former police officer who has been convicted of robbery. MMDA officials recognized Traffic Constables Allan Borbe, William Versosa, Ferdinand Maneja, Emma Rivera, Ramil Cancino, Mariao Cortes Jr., Augustus Sadia, Crispen Guainan, […]

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NEA to Issue Show Cause Orders over Poor Service – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced that it will issue show cause orders against the Palawan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PALECO) and Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ORMECO) for their failure to provide quality service despite repeated complaints from member-consumers. “We need to ensure that ECs are responsive and always on the lookout for the […]