“Japan continues to be our strong partner in various development programs,” Duterte said. “Again, I express my heartfelt gratitude to Japan for all of the assistance you have extended to our country during these challenging times.”
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MENRE-BARMM) has awarded Wednesday environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) to three local government units (LGUs) and three business firms in the region.
LORENZANA: "Itong ginagawa naman natin dito sa West Philippine Sea ay mina-manage natin iyong sitwasyon, dahil China naman ay nag-i-insist na sila ay may claim, may claim din tayo. Sa katunayan, hindi lang China at saka Pilipinas ang may claim diyan, kung hindi kasama na rin ang Vietnam, Taiwan at saka Malaysia. So maraming ‘claimants’ diyan."
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of two school buildings in the province of Tarlac 1st District, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Around 20,000 additional training scholarship slots will be opened this year by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the poor and marginalized sectors in Region 12.
“This is very alarming. We condemn these acts, and we will not allow perpetrators to go unpunished. I order every relevant authority to investigate this matter thoroughly and press charges accordingly,” Duterte said in a pre-recorded public address aired early Wednesday.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opened several temporary off-site passport service (TOPS) sites to help address the current backlog and satisfy the country’s increasing demand for passport processing.
The local government unit (LGU) of Laurel, Batangas, received a plastic densifier to help establish a plastic blocks production enterprise. Talisay LGU, on the other hand, received fishing equipment.