MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana gave President Rodrigo R. Duterte a rating of "90 percent" in terms of his administration's accomplishments in preserving peace and security in the country."As far as (the) DND is concerned, ang rating ni Presidente ay 90... Read More
MANILA – Almost half of over 1.2 million drug surrenderers are now back to their normal lives after undergoing rehabilitation programs, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said on Wednesday.“We saw the biggest voluntary surrender of... Read More
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is rehearsing for his sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26, Malacañang said on Wednesday.“May rehearsal po si Presidente ngayon para sa SONA. Ito po 'yung kauna-unahang rehearsal niya so naisapinal na po ang kaniyang... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday said it has formally asked President Rodrigo Duterte to certify as urgent the proposed Security of Tenure (SOT) and End of Endo Act, which seeks to end labor contractualization in the country.“I just signed the letter... Read More
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Duterte administration has implemented over 15,000 infrastructure projects in Central Luzon in a span of five years as part of its mission to propel countryside development.Since 2016, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the... Read More
MANILA – An official of the House of Representatives on Monday said only individuals who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 would be allowed to physically attend President Rodrigo Duterte's last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26 at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.In an... Read More
MANILA – As President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his final State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on July 26, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee expects the President to reiterate the urgency of passing the rest of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program.Albay Representative Joey... Read More
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte's strong support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has always been considered as part of his administration's legacies."The AFP has always been grateful for the direction and support of the Commander-in-Chief in continuously improving its... Read More
DUMAGUETE CITY – Former rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Negros Oriental who surrendered to authorities have benefited from the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) this year amid the challenges... Read More
MANILA – The Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CCAM-DRR), chaired by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will be reporting on the government’s accomplishments in building resilient and sustainable communities at... Read More
MANILA – The government has institutionalized the fight against illegal drugs and crime under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said on Friday.Speaking at the Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Forum of the Participatory Governance... Read More
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Coconut farmers from this province are optimistic that their lives will improve with the enactment of Republic Act Number 11524 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act.“Our federation is planning to put up a coconut farmers’ hub in the... Read More
MANILA – Heeding the call of President Rodrigo Duterte to reduce time when transacting with any public offices, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has vowed to continue reforms to ease doing business and cut too much bureaucracy in all government agencies and local government units (LGUs).The... Read More
LAOAG CITY–At least three farmers associations in Dingras, Ilocos Norte are making their first millions through their sales of mungbean or monggo which is currently in demand in the market.Through the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) market matching activity, Mark Ariel Agresor, the... Read More
MANILA – Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Mimaropa Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) head, on Tuesday said the government’s immediate response to every problem under President Rodrigo Duterte has led to relentless efforts to curb insurgencies and... Read More
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