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NFA WORKER, MECHANIC ARE DANGAL NG BAYAN AWARDEES

Two exceptional laborers are among the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, announced Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles. Bernardino D. Dabuet, a Utility Worker II at the National Food Authority (NFA), will be commended for demonstrating professionalism and excellence in service through innovative and creative approaches, […]

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DAVAO SCIENTISTS AMONG CSC PAGASA AWARD WINNERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Food Processing and Innovation Center (FPIC) of Davao leads the roster of recipients of the 2023 CSC Pagasa Award, one of the categories of the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. FPIC-Davao generated numerous product concepts and prototypes, registered utility models, and served diverse customers including students, […]

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PBBM FOREIGN VISITS REAP $14B INVESTMENTS FOR PH

Investment pledges from foreign firms during the presidential visits over the past 16 months are now being actualized substantively and tangibly, boosting the position of the Philippines as a premier investment destination for foreign businesses in Asia, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Notably, the presidential visits of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […]

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DPWH UPGRADES ROADS IN 2 BATAAN TOWNS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the concrete paving of roads that are now benefiting farming communities in the towns of Hermosa and Samal, Bataan. DPWH District Engineer Erlindo Flores, in his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, identified the completed project as the newly-paved 747-meter road in Sitio Lambang in Barangay […]

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DA TO UPDATE REGISTRY OF FARMERS, FISHERFOLK

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is updating its electronic database of farmers and fisherfolk, the agency’s primary stakeholders whose individual information are essential for proper planning, implementation, and monitoring of billions of pesos worth of agricultural projects and targeted interventions. Updating the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture, the official name of DA’s electronic […]

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PH HAS STABLE RICE SUPPLY – TIU LAUREL

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. assured the public that the country’s rice supply is sufficient through the first half of this year, with recent imports and the upcoming harvest that peaks in March and April, ensuring stable price of the country’s main food staple through June in spite of El Nino.  Tiu Laurel said, […]

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MMDA DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM SENT TO DAVAO REGION

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)’s 30-man contingent has arrived in Davao City to provide assistance to communities affected by massive flooding and landslides in Davao Region. The contingent was deployed through the initiative of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr.  when he mentioned during the situation briefing held […]

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CSC REITERATES NO WORK POLICY ON MUSLIM HOLIDAYS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterates Policy on the Recognition of Muslim Holidays for Purposes of the Observance of 𝘓𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘪’𝘳𝘢𝘫 on 8 February 2024. Per CSC Memorandum Circular No. 3, s. 2024 issued on 7 February, all Muslim government officials and employees are free from office work on 8 February 2024 without being marked absent. To reiterate, […]

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TIU LAUREL VOWS SUPPORT FOR PH DAIRY INDUSTRY

Officials of the National Dairy Authority (NDA) recently met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. to discuss strategies and proposals to increase milk production in the country. The NDA provided the Tiu Laurel with an overview of the country’s current dairy situation, including a status report on project implementation, number of animals distributed in […]