The government has already found the best solution to reduce rice prices in the market, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said. On the sidelines of the aid distribution in Cagayan de Oro City, President Marcos said the bicameral committee came up with measures to address rice prices. “I don’t want to preempt the bicameral committee, but…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Thursday that no one will be left behind under the “Bagong Pilipinas” amid the various challenges brought about by the El Niño phenomenon in the country. In his speech during the distribution of aid to El Niño-hit farmers and fisherfolk in Iligan City, President Marcos said the government…
MANILA, (PIA) — Soon, Roxas Boulevard will be walkable and bikeable for an entire day. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna recently signed Ordinance No. 9047 to make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free and promote healthy lifestyles. “We will make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free starting on May 26, Sunday. I personally inspected Roxas Boulevard to make sure the road…
MANILA — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Wednesday the P30.56 billion Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) Project aimed at rehabilitating and reconstructing school facilities outside Metro Manila damaged by calamities. The project, to be funded by official development assistance (ODA) loan…
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (left) met with executives of Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc., owner of Sofitel Philippine Plaza, on May 13 to discuss the 600-room hotel’s closure on July 1. At right is PPHI President Esteban Peña Sy. (DOT photo) MANILA – The closure of the iconic Sofitel Philippine Plaza would be a “significant loss”…
MANILA — In line with Malabon’s 23rd Cityhood Anniversary and 425th Founding Anniversary, Mayor Jeannie Sandoval over the weekend launched the second “Tambobong Indakan Festival,” featuring the talents, creativity, and coordination of 23 groups from city schools and local government departments. “Isa sa ating mga adhikain ay ang pagyabong ng kultura at sining sa Malabon,…
Residents of Manila and other parts of the National Capital Region will soon have a portion of the northbound and southbound lanes of Roxas Boulevard car-free for their walking, jogging, running, and biking exercises on Sundays from 5 am to 9 am. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna signed on Monday morning of May 13, Ordinance No….
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain faithful to their sworn duties to the country and the people. The President made the call as he administered the oath of office of 39 top AFP officials on Monday. “Malaki ang inyong katungkulan na [gagampanan] pa. Mabigat pa…
The National Academy of Science and Technology – Philippines (NAST PHL), in cooperation with the regional offices of DOST in Mindanao organized the Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting (MRSM) 2024 on May 08-09, 2024 at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. With the theme, “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to…
THE Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST 1), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office – Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), convened with the Mayor of Vintar, Richard Degala, on April 15, 2024 in this municipality. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the establishment of a bamboo textile hub and to explore opportunities…
