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Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the national government stands ready to assist the City of Manila in improving its tourism industry as she lauds the initiatives of Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso in cleaning the capital. “For us, in any way that we can help the mayor, we are ready to extend help,” Romulo-Puyat said […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) marked 50 years of rural electrification Tuesday (August 6) with the official launching of a commemorative stamp and the symbolic switch-on of the 13-millionth electric cooperative (EC) consumer connection in the country. Together with ECs and their allied organizations, the NEA officials and employees led by Administrator Edgardo Masongsong gathered […]
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the effective management and development of the 143 watersheds supporting the National Irrigation Systems (NISs) in the Philippines. NIA administrator Ricardo Visaya and DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu inked the agreement. NIA administrator Ricardo Visaya […]
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said the investigation on the murder of Kidapawan City broadcaster Eduardo Dizon is proceeding with dispatch. This after Al P. Calica, Regional Prosecutor for Region 12 (Soccsksargen), immediately assigned City Prosecutor Mariam April Linsangan of Cotabato City to take charge of the preliminary investigation shortly after the […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has announced that the rehabilitation of the world-famous El Nido beach in Palawan will continue, but it would remain open to tourists. Cimatu, however, said the “no swimming” policy will remain in effect in certain areas within Bacuit Bay and Corong-Corong due to high levels of coliform. Citing a recommendation by […]
William Dar will be returning as Acting Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), a Palace official said. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Dar will be replacing Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol who will be transferred to the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa). “Yes,” Medialdea said when asked to confirm Dar’s appointment. “The Office of the President has […]
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez dispelled fears over possible job losses due to the emerging new technologies in various industries. “Technology leads to innovation and new approach in doing things. It won’t always lead to loss of jobs but rather provide opportunities for the industry to increase productivity and introduce new high-paying jobs for […]
In a continuing effort to help the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) with its rehabilitation work to improve the reliability of its electric services in the province, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has tapped the assistance of 10 electric cooperatives (ECs). NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong announced the creation of a task force whose main function is […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is open to reviewing the implementation of the visa on arrival policy for foreign visitors amid concerns that the influx of undocumented foreigners might pose security risks to the country. “The Department of Tourism is open to review and reevaluate the issuance of Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) in the country […]
The suspects in the killing of Brigada FM anchor Eduardo Dizon in Kidapawan City have been identified and were charged with murder, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PToFMS) announced. The PTFoMS said murder charges were filed at the City Prosecutor’s Office of Kidapawan City against the suspects, “whose names remain undisclosed in order […]