DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the streamlining of the permitting process for the Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) to hasten the construction and implementation of the administration’s infrastructure program. In a four-page Executive Order No. 59 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on April 30, Marcos emphasized the need to … [Read more...] about Marcos streamlines permitting process of flagship infra projects
CDO taps 4 bulk water suppliers for emergency purchase
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The local government is hiring four independent water firms here to address the state of emergency caused by a lack of water supply. In an interview Friday, Councilor Joyleen Mercedes Balaba said the authority to purchase bulk water is contained in City Council Resolution No. 14922-2024, Granting the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) the power to … [Read more...] about CDO taps 4 bulk water suppliers for emergency purchase
PBBM lauds journalists for ‘courage’ in unbiased reporting
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded journalists for their courage in delivering unbiased reporting, calling them "stalwarts of truth and transparency." In celebrating World Press Freedom Day on Friday, the President posted on X (formerly twitter), that journalists’ commitment to their work is vital, especially amid the prevalence of fake news, misinformation, … [Read more...] about PBBM lauds journalists for ‘courage’ in unbiased reporting
DA assures stable rice supply in 2024 despite production decline in Q1
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured of a stable supply of rice for the entire year despite the slight decline in production during the first three months of 2024 due to the El Niño phenomenon. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa made the assurance after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that rice production from … [Read more...] about DA assures stable rice supply in 2024 despite production decline in Q1
NTF-WPS scores latest Chinese harassment of PH ships in Panatag Shoal
MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday condemned the latest incident of Chinese harassment which involved China Coast Guard (CCG) ships water cannoning Philippine vessels on their way to provide humanitarian assistance to Filipino fishermen in Panatag Shoal (also known as Bajo De Masinloc and Scarborough Shoal). "Earlier today … [Read more...] about NTF-WPS scores latest Chinese harassment of PH ships in Panatag Shoal
