To help the government meet its goal of acquiring 9.2 million international tourist arrivals by yearend despite the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD) outbreak, a Palace official said a catch-up plan could be put in place instead of immediately readjusting its targets. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made this remark as Department of Tourism […]
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Localized peace talks with the communist rebel movement is among the priorities of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte to attain the objectives of its “whole-of-nation” approach to end local communist armed conflicts (ELCAC). Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said among the approaches to effectively carry out localized peace talks is to convince New People’s Army […]
With the annual average hunger rate at its lowest since 2003, the Duterte administration is committed to building on the progress it has made in reducing hunger with the initial roll out of its Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) in 32 provinces this year.This was revealed by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles––recently designated Chairperson […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has been designated by President Rodrigo Duterte to head the government’s Task Force on Zero Hunger, an initiative that seeks to coordinate government efforts to eradicate hunger and achieve food security in the country. The Palace announced on Thursday that the President has signed Executive Order No. 101, which creates the […]
Faced with imminent danger amid tensions between the United States and Iran, Filipinos must heed the Philippine government’s order for mandatory repatriation, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. “I suppose may mga mixed reactions diyan (there have been mixed reactions from Filipinos in Iraq). But at the end of the day, ‘pag sinabi nating (when we say) mandatory repatriation, no ifs and […]
The strict security measures enforced by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during this year’s Traslacion or the annual procession of the Black Nazarene’s image were “necessary,” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. Nograles said the PNP personnel were merely doing their mandate to ensure the safety of participants in the annual religious event held recently. “These […]
Properly, prudently, and efficiently.This is how the Executive intends to spend the record-setting P4.1 trillion 2020 national budget that President Rodrigo Duterte had signed on the first working Monday of the year, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. “This was a team effort, and we commend the leadership of both houses.” “We thank the members of […]
Government infrastructure accomplishments under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte will be felt in 2020 and beyond––a reflection of the President’s commitment to implement programs and projects that will improve the lives of Filipinos for years to come. This, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has stressed as he pointed out several key infrastructure improvements in 2019 […]
Recognizing the importance of education in improving the lives of Filipinos, a Palace official expressed support for a new government initiative that will focus on raising the quality of education on several fronts. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles backed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Sulong EduKalidad or Sama-samang Pagsulong ng EduKalidad (National Effort for Quality Basic […]
“Sambo is just starting to take root in the country yet our sambo athletes have already brought us pride and honor in international competition.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, Chairman of Pilipinas Sambo Federation, Inc. (PSFI) after the Philippines harvested six medals in two days of competition in the 30th Southeast […]