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DA to inspect confiscated white onions
The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to accomplish the phytosanitary inspection of seized smuggled onions either this week or next week, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The DA said the onions needed to be inspected before making them available in Kadiwa markets. At the Lag...
Toyota PH wins P144-million tax refund
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) en banc has affirmed a judgment for a P144.13 million tax refund for Toyota Motor Philippines Corp., according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In its Nov. 4 decision published online Wednesday, the tax court dismissed the petition for review filed by the B...
San Juan mayor elected MMC president
“We will ensure unity, one voice among mayors,” said San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora who was elected on Nov. 26, as the new president of the Metro Manila Council (MMC), and the co-chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC), according to a report by Manila Bulletin. &l...
Valenzuela mayor delivers State of the Children Address
Valenzuela Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian delivered his first State of the Children Address during the city’s celebration of children’s month — the “Parada ng Pangarap” – at People’s Park Amphitheater, Valenzuela City on Nov. 26, according to...
NCR positivity rate now at 11.1%
At least nine provinces in Luzon registered an increase in their COVID-19 positivity rates, along with Metro Manila, a member of the independent OCTA Research group said in a report by CNN Philippines. Of the 22 areas in Luzon covered by the data shared on Sunday by OCTA fellow Guido David, Ilocos ...
Airline fuel surcharge to stay in December
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said fuel surcharges both for domestic and international flights will be retained at Level 8 for next month, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In an advisory issued on Nov. 20, the fuel surcharge under Level 8 for a one-way domestic ticket will remai...
'Employable' Filipinos on the rise
The national government needs to provide steady streams of quality jobs to fully tap the significant rise in the number of employable Filipinos, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. According to Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PS...
Muntinlupa observes ‘Araw ng Kalikasan
The Muntinlupa City government celebrated the “Araw ng Kalikasan (Environment Day)” on Nov. 22 with milestones in energy efficiency and conservation, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the celebration, which is now on its fourth year since its was esta...
Navotas hospital opens more wards
Mayor John Rey Tiangco, together with the city council, led the blessing and inauguration of the three additional wards in the Navotas City Hospital (NCH) on November 21. The 15-bed capacity wards are located at the lower ground floor of NCH. “It has been seven years since we opened our hosp...
Navotas purchases two trucks
Mayor John Rey Tiangco, together with the city council, led the awarding of 2022 One Barangay One Product (OBOP) winners and the blessing of two dump trucks. Brgy. Tangos North bagged the top OBOP award with their kakaning tibok-tibok. They received P30,000 cash prize which will be used as ad...
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