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A May 22, 2012 press release from the Mindanao Development Authority: A new dock in Brgy. Tumbao, Mangudadatu municipality, Maguindanao, has eased the burden of local fisher folks in hauling their fish catch from Lake Buluan. Continue reading
A May 22, 2012 press release from the Mindanao Development Authority: Ensuring sustainability of hydropower generation for Mindanao through watershed restoration and management would be accorded high priority when the proposed Mindanao Power Corporation is recognized, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said on May 22, 2012. Continue reading
A May 22, 2012 press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs Philippine Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo, continued to advocate better protection of seafarers against pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia. … Continue reading
A May 22, 2012 press release from the Department of Education: Starting June this year, an Islamic-friendly and culturally sensitive curriculum for Muslim learners will be implemented in the Autonomous Region Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) as the national government continues to allot resources to further train Muslim teachers. Continue reading
A May 22, 2012 press release from the Department of Labor and Employment: The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuwait was able to decrease the number of its wards from 262 in May 6, 2012, to 176 as of May 9, 2012 following the repatriation of 30 runaway female workers and endorsement of 55 more to the Immigration and Deportation Center for eventual travel to the Philippines. Continue reading
A May 22, 2012 press release from the Department of Budget and Management: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced the release of P1.8 billion in Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) funds to local government units (LGUs), marking the fourth installment of the IRA differentials due to LGUs under the Monetization in IRA Collectibles for Local Empowerment 2 (MIRACLE 2). Continue reading
A May 21, 2012 press release from the Department of Finance, Bureau of Treasury: The government data recorded a budget surplus in April due to continued double-digit growth in revenue collections more than enough to support an accelerated spending,. Continue reading
A May 21, 2012 press release from the Department of Budget and Management: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) today announced that national government departments and agencies have disbursed a total of P122.24 billion in April, or 9.1 percent higher compared to the spending in the same month of last year. Continue reading
A May 21, 2012 press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs: The Philippine Investment Promotion Team to South Korea, led by Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Cristino L.Panlilio, successfully concluded its three-day mission to campaign for more Korean investments in the Philippines. Continue reading
A May 21, 2012 press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. del Rosario will participate in a high-level meeting on the “Role of Member States in Mediation” at the United Nations General Assembly … Continue reading