Air travel recovery continues, according to the latest statistics of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) posted Monday, Jan. 9. “Traffic results in November reinforce that consumers are thoroughly enjoying the freedom to travel," said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General....
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said that 467 jail officials and personnel yielded negative results after they were submitted to a surprise drug test on Monday, Jan. 9. BJMP photo BJMP chief Allan Iral ordered the drug test after the flag-raising ceremony at the national...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Saturday, Jan 7, said the completion of the local road Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur has provided better access for the farmers to transport their goods. In a statement, DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao D. Dia noted that his office is...
RODRIGUEZ ILOILO CITY – Newly appointed Department of Tourism (DOT)-Region 6 Director Crisanta "Krisma" Marlene P. Rodriguez vowed to boost tourism revenues in Western Visayas as the pandemic wanes. “Our aim is to boost tourism revenues highlighting the heritage, culture, arts, and experiences...
The inclusion of ecozone development in the country’s Philippine Development Plan PDP 2023-2028 (PDP) is expected to boost the 10 percent growth target in investments set by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). In a statement, PEZA OIC Deputy Director General Tereso O. Panga said the...
The conduct of random drug test in all the 478 jail facilities it runs is how the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is supporting the government's anti-illegal drugs campaign. BJMP chief Jail Director Allan Iral said they maintain close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has endorsed the registration transfer of 452 registered business enterprises (RBEs) involving 1,325 IT business process management (IT-BPM) projects to the Board of Investments (BOI). The transfer of these RBEs to BOI from PEZA are meant to ensure they...
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) chief Jail Director Allan Iral exhorted his men on Tuesday, Jan. 3, to maintain the highest level of discipline and integrity in manning the bureau’s 478 jail facilities nationwide. BJMP photo He cited his personnel for a "job well done" after the...
ANKARA (Anadolu) – One-third of the world's economies are expected to go into recession this year, according to the IMF's managing director. "Even countries that are not in recession, it would feel like recession for hundreds of millions of people," Kristalina Georgieva told CBS news on...
The congestion rate in all the jails run by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) across the country has dropped by 18 percent in 2022. In a statement, BJMP chief Jail Director Allan Iral said that from the 386 percent annual average rate in 2021, it went down to 368 percent in 2022. He...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a flood control structure along the Malupa-Dian-Aguang River in Baler, Aurora which offers protection to coconut plantations and communities from perennial flooding. DPWH logo DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday, Dec. 26, that it has completed the construction of two farm-to-market roads in the district of Jaro in Iloilo province, providing an improved access to the agricultural products in Western Visayas (Region 6). DPWH logo DPWH Region 6...
