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Government to access US$80-M from WB standby loan facility to finance relief, rehabilitation of areas ravaged by typhoon ‘Odette’

The Department of Finance (DOF) will draw this week US$80 million (about P4 billion) of the World Bank (WB)’s US$500-million standby credit line extended to the Philippines to support the national...

MARINA authorizes 32 ships for carriage of relief goods, transport of passengers in Typhoon Odette-devastated areas

In response to the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has authorized 32 ships to carry relief goods and transport of passengers in various areas severely affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette.

2 more private orgs join growing roster of ARTA Champions

Two private organizations committed to help in the Anti-Red Tape Authority's fight against red tape by joining its roster of private sector champions. Secretary Jeremiah B. Belgica, ARTA Director General, led the...

Cabinet Secretary Nograles: On the President’s visit to Dinagat Islands

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and other government officials, yesterday visited the victims of Typhoon Odette in Dinagat Islands.

Bong Go gives aid to solo parents, seniors, PWDs in Davao City

To celebrate the season of hope and giving, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go personally visited Brgy. Vicente Hizon Sr. in Davao City on Tuesday (Dec. 21) to listen to the concerns and check on the situation of its most vulnerable residents.

Frayna, Fronda share lead at PH National Women’s Chess tourney

Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna and Woman International Master Jan Jodilyn Fronda hurdled their respective opponents to forge a share of the lead after the seventh round in the 2021 Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship held at the PACE building in Quezon City on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

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