The municipality of Parang launched the “Road to Tourism” program to change the battle-scarred image of the place into a tourist destination in the Sulu Archipelago.
The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the construction of another military facility inside Fort Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.
The Davao City Investment and Promotions Center is considering the conversion of two large areas into industrial parks to further boost economic growth.
Department of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana said there is a possibility that South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries will construct its maintenance depot in Subic, Zambales.
Outgoing Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar turned over pertinent documents of the agency to his successor, Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles.