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The spirit of Paskong Pinoy shone brightly as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos led the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace. The first family also led the awarding ceremony of the National Parol-Making Competition, “Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin.” During the event, the President, alongside the […]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) continued its golden anniversary festivities with a spectacular Celebrity Golf Tournament held at the prestigious Wack Wack Golf & Country Club. The event brought together an exciting blend of sportsmanship, entertainment, and celebration in honor of MMFF’s 50-year milestone. The tournament teed off with a ceremonial drive led by […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. lauded Universal Robina Corp. (URC) for its P5.4 billion investment in a new flour milling plant in Sariaya, Quezon, calling it a significant step in enhancing the country’s food security and agricultural sector. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Universal Robina Corporation Chairman Lance Gokongwei, Secretary Conrado Estrella of the Department […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly celebrates the Philippines’ four prestigious victories at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony held recently at the Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The country won as the World’s Leading Dive Destination, marking its sixth consecutive win for the category, reinforcing its reputation as a paradise […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the installation of road safety devices along the winding road section of Siquijor Province, facilitating secured access for motorists. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Siquijor District Engineer Francis Dale Ligutom said that the road safety improvement project which covers the installation of […]
In a move to further protect the Philippine swine industry from the impact of African swine fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) issued revised guidelines under Administrative Circular No. 13, Series of 2024. The circular amends previous directives concerning the controlled use of the ASF vaccine, streamlining procedures and expanding coverage to accelerate the […]
“The Philippine retail sector is poised to become a global leader, ready to compete and collaborate on the international stage,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque in a meeting with senior executives of Spinneys, a leading UAE supermarket chain. “Under the framework of President Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda, the DTI […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara requested the private financial institutions for a moratorium on teaching and non-teaching personnel’s loan payments to ease their burden, especially those gravely affected by recent typhoons. “I sincerely hope that, in times of need, even the private sector, including the esteemed financial institution, would find reason to extend to them this […]
The Philippine Dive Experience, an inaugural program of the Department of Tourism (DOT), officially kicked off with a ceremonial banging of air tanks at the world-renowned dive destination and the hub for the center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world, Brgy. Anilao in Mabini, Batangas. Spearheaded by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to roll out KADIWA Rice-for-All program in all major public markets to provide affordable options for consumers and curb persistently high retail prices of rice. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the move comes in response to the discrepancy between reduced tariffs on imported rice and the […]