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DOT projects PH as a tourism powerhouse in 5 years
The Department of Tourism (DOT) projects the Philippines to become a tourism powerhouse in Asia in the next five years. At the unveiling of the 2023-2028 National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) during a tourism stakeholders’ summit in Manila, DOT Secretary Christina Frasco said they envision to “establish a Philippine tourism industry anchored on Filipino culture, heritage and identity, which aims…
Oil prices soar with expectations of Chinese demand growth
ANKARA – Oil prices increased on Thursday after hitting their lowest level in over a year in the previous session due to deepening economic worries. International benchmark Brent crude traded at $74.28 per barrel at 9:39 a.m. local time (0639GMT), up 0.80 percent from the closing price of $73.69 a barrel in the previous trading session….
DSWD care facilities enable PWDs towards self-sufficiency
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to pursue its mandate to protect and promote the welfare of all Filipinos, including persons with disabilities (PWDs) by empowering them to become more productive members of society. Among the DSWD facilities that push this drive are the Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW) and National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), both located in the…
PCG: Oil spill from Mindoro has reached Palawan town
By Maria Tividad PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District in Palawan has confirmed the oil spill from MT Princess Empress that sank off the coast of Naujan town, Oriental Mindoro last February has reached two barangays in northern Taytay town in Palawan. PCG-Palawan District Commander, Capt. Dennis Rem Labay, said the presence of oil spill was detected…
Pampanga farmers urged to switch to high-value crops
By Zorayda Tecson CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday urged farmers in this province to cultivate market-driven crops in order to increase their income. In her dialogue with the program beneficiaries of Young Farmers Challenge and Enhanced KADIWA at the Pampanga State Agricultural University in Magalang town, Marcos cited the importance…
Lanao Norte weavers urged to grow PH textile industry
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo has urged community weavers in their province to become major producers of Meranaw cultural textiles in the country. The lady governor also called on members of women livelihood organizations in the province to become more productive in creating traditional fabrics. “There are many (suppliers) who look for high-quality Meranaw…
PDP-Laban has to decide yet on supporting Cha-cha initiative
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has yet to decide whether to support or not the Charter Change initiative being pushed in Congress.
DOJ prepares cases over MT Princess Empress’ oil spill
Justice secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the government is now gathering information for the possible filing of complaint against those liable for the sinking of the MT Princess Empress which leaked its cargo of 800,000 liters of industrial oil. “We are sorting out the evidence so that we can file the proper complaint, collate all the data. As far as…
CCC, French embassy vow cooperation on climate action
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Manila-based Embassy of France to the Philippines which also covers Micronesia, have vowed to further strengthen their development commitment and cooperation on climate action. CCC Vice Chair and Executive Director (VCED) Robert E.A. Borje and French envoy to Manila, Ambassador Michele Boccoz have met recently and exchanged priorities and strategies for implementing local climate action. “We express our gratitude to the government of…
DBM: Gov’t allocates P17.7-B to support PH tourism infra dev’t
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government has allocated a total of PHP17.7 billion in this year’s national budget to fund the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP). DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman the amount is P602 million higher than the P17.087 billion from last year’s budget. She stressed the importance of providing fund support to vital infrastructure projects under the…