PH, JICA ink MRT 3 rehab project loan deal

The Philippine government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have recently signed the JPY17.4-billion (US$130 million) Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 Rehabilitation Project (II) loan agreement. The aaccord was signed by Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno and JICA chief representative in the Philippines Sakamoto Takema at the DOF office in Manila. The rehabilitation includes provisions for capacity expansion including rolling…

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Philippines Top Classical Singers and Theater Actors graced FAFAs and AFP Visit in Dapitan City

Dapitan City- The country’s top classical singers and theater actors graced series of songs and performances during the visit of Foreign Armed Forces Attaches and Armed Forces of the Philippines in Dapitan City on October 06-08, 2023. Known for their great voices and the honor they brought to the country, Ms. Svetlana Jalosjos, the President…

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DOST, Maynilad empower Muntinlupa weavers with Eco-Dryer for year-round production

No rainy season can stop 100 Muntinlupa weavers from earning and producing native crafts—all thanks to the Eco-Dryer developed by the Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI). Now, they can expect stable, year-round production. For years, the talented weavers under the Gender and Development (GAD) Office of Muntinlupa City…

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DOST formalizes collaboration with DENR, ISPSC; inks pilot implementation of Project KALIKASAN in Cervantes during the 2026 Handog sa Pangulo in Laoag City.

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Ilocos Region, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), and the Municipality of Cervantes formally forged partnership for nature conservation through the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Project KALIKASAN during the DENR’s Handog ng Pangulo,…

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BDO raises ₱115B ASEAN Sustainability Bond, 23x above target in just 4 days

BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) successfully raised PHP 115 billion for its fourth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond issue, twenty-three times oversubscribed against the original offer of PHP 5 billion. The public offer period was set to run for two weeks, from July 9 to 22, 2025. The issuance saw robust participation from both retail…

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BFP beefs up disaster response

QUEZON CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has beefed up its disaster response operations as it extended critical support in relief, rescue, and evacuation operations in areas heavily affected by Typhoon Nika (Toraji) and the other preceding weather disturbances. The BFP, along with the Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Jail Management…

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PH, UAE vow to deepen economic, trade cooperation

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan committed on Tuesday to deepening cooperation in various areas, including  economy, trade and sustainability. During their meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders emphasized their dedication to strengthening bilateral ties and delivering lasting benefits to their peoples, coinciding…

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SC Invites Filipinos to Celebrate Its 125th Anniversary Through Photo Contest

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! The Supreme Court (SC) invites professional photographers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts to be part of its 125th Anniversary Photo Contest with the theme “Accessible and Inclusive Justice.” Capture stories of hope, struggle, and resilience – moments that show what justice looks like in everyday Filipino life. Submit entries in Digital or Film categories…

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