The Philippines has formally committed to reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced on Thursday, Nov. 11. In a statement, the DOF said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently transmitted President Duterte’s letter to the government of the...
Some people in Divisoria, Manila are no longer wearing face shield on Nov. 8, 2021, the same day the City of Manila scrapped the face shield policy except in hospital and other medical facilities. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that individuals can...
The P41-billion combined feeding program budget of the Department of Education (DepED) and other government agencies should be spent buying Filipino farmers’ production as mandated in the Sagip Saka Act. During a virtual forum hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI),...
The Philippines' rich marine biodiversity will once again take the spotlight during this year's "Anilao Underwater Shootout" photography competition as part of efforts to sustain the country's position as among the leading dive destination in the world. 2021 Anilao Underwater Shootout (Photo from...
The House Committee on Ways and Means approved Thursday, Nov. 11 the proposal to reduce or suspend excise taxes on petroleum products but not on premium gasoline with highest octane mix. Gasoline up The House panel chaired by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda approved a substitute bill...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed 233 airport projects since President Duterte took office in 2016. DOTR123 The completed projects include Terminal 2 of the Clark International Airport, the Bohol-Panglao International Airport, the 2nd terminal of the Mactan-Cebu International...
The Department of Trade and Industry is targeting to generate at least $500 million worth of business agreements from the participation of 46 Filipino firms at the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE). Showcasing products for export from the Philippines during the CIIE 2021 DTI...
DOH The Philippines recorded 2,646 more people who were infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The new figures brought the total number of confirmed cases to 2,809,311, as shown in the 4 p.m. case bulletin. Of the total, only one...
Road improvements accessible to a favorite destination among local and foreign tourists in Southern Leyte have been completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Saint Bernard Town. One of the completed projects is the P9.6 million worth of road improvement that leads to the...
Dutch-inspired Christmas Centerpiece People who are planning to go caroling for this year's holiday season should still practice the necessary precautions to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario...
The Philippines has called for an end to the debate on climate change, and for nations to start implementing concrete actions to fulfill their respective commitments and “obligations to humanity” to save the planet from an environmental catastrophe. “The Philippines is determined to be a...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that only two regions in the country remain under ""moderate-risk" category for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the decreasing number of cases of the viral illness. Speaking at President Duterte's Talk to the People program on Tuesday night, DOH Secretary...
