DOJ extends visa relief program for expats amid Mideast crisis

Manila, March 31 -- Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Fredderick Vida on Tuesday said the government has extended its visa relief program for foreigners affected by the crisis in the Middle East. ... Read More

PH remains open for business, tourism - DOT

Manila, March 31 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday offered travel options amid the rising fuel price caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis, saying the country "remains open" for tourism... Read More

DPWH makes use of Lenten break for road repairs in Metro Manila

Manila, March 31 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started repairs of several roads in Metro Manila, taking advantage of the Holy Week break. In a social media post, the DPWH-... Read More

'Lambaklad' offers 'silver lining' for Zambales fishers

Manila, March 31 -- Fisherfolk in San Narciso, Zambales are turning to that "lambaklad," a sustainable and fuel-efficient fishing method, to stay afloat as global oil prices continue to rise. The Dee... Read More

DA downplays worst-case oil shock impact fears

Manila, March 31 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday sought to calm concerns over a potential food price spike, saying extreme projections tied to surging oil prices are unlik... Read More

PH joins Governance Committee of the School Meals Accelerator

Manila, March 31 -- The Philippines, through the Department of Education (DepEd), has officially joined the Governance Committee of the School Meals Accelerator (SMA), following its participation in t... Read More

DA deploys trucks to ease Benguet vegetable oversupply

Manila, March 31 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has dispatched 18 trucks to transport vegetables from Benguet following reports of oversupply in the region that has left local farmers strugglin... Read More

Integrated Livelihood Program available to affected workers - DOLE

Manila, March 31 -- Workers affected by high prices of petroleum products due to the tensions in the Middle East may avail of the Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE Integrated Livelihood Progr... Read More

Gov't adopts whole-of-nation approach for Holy Week travel, security

Manila, March 31 -- The government will adopt a "whole-of-nation approach" to ensure safety and smooth travel during Holy Week when millions are expected to troop to the provinces, Interior Secretary ... Read More

House expands crisis response to 13 committees, sets April 8 meeting

Manila, March 31 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has expanded to 13 the number of House committees tasked with leading a unified legislative response to the oil price crisis sparked by the escalati... Read More

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