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Following the guidance of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Health Secretary Ted Herbosa deployed additional Department of Health (DOH) medical teams to augment the health emergency response teams (HERTs) that have been attending to people in need of healthcare in the Bicol region following Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. “Disaster response systems for health are working and […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to bring water purifiers in Bicol communities affected by Tropical Storm Kristine, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority deployed a 30-man clearing team and 20-man search and rescue team to assist in areas hit by heavy rains and floods. The team brought with them 40 solar-powered water filtration […]
In a significant move towards enhancing resilience and strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) on October 25, 2024, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, OCD administrator, emphasized the critical role […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored the vital role of teachers as key drivers of human capital development during his address at the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E). Speaking before business leaders and stakeholders from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Angara emphasized that teachers are not only educators but also catalysts […]
The Philippines received the distinct honor of being the President-nominee of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) to be held in Geneva, Switzerland in May 2025. This came to be at the 75th Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific as announced by the WPRO Regional Director Saia […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was honored as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Garbo sa Ormoc Award 2024, during a ceremony held at the Ormoc Superdome in Ormoc City, Leyte.Reflecting on her roots, Frasco fondly recalled the values and experiences she gained from Ormoc’s close-knit community, which continue to guide her […]
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on World Food Day met Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida to enhance agricultural partnerships and reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to sustainable food systems and trade. Tiu Laurel stressed the significance of this partnership and congratulated Minister Lollobrigida on Italy’s leadership as president of the G7, as […]
As he approaches his 100th day in office, Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged the support of the private sector to help bridge important gaps in the education sector during a luncheon meeting hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP). “With your support, we can transform this massive system into a force […]
Following the onset of Typhoon Kristine, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a price freeze on basic necessities in areas under a state of calamity. As of October 22, 2024, Albay province and Magpet Town in Cotabato are currently under this declaration due to widespread floods and landslides. “Our on-the-ground regional […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a revetment wall along the Busokbusokan River, providing a much-needed flood mitigation solution to the flood-prone communities of San Vicente and Busokbusokan, San Narciso, Quezon Province. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region IV-A Director Jovel Mendoza, said that […]