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A ‘JOB WELL DONE’ FOR PTFoMS, FOI PROGRAM – ANDANAR

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar commended the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and the Freedom of Information (FOI) program for a “job well done” in 2018. Andanar extended his appreciation to PTFoMS Executive, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, and FOI Executive Director Kris Ablan in an interview with the two officials […]

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PTFoMS TEAMS-UP WITH UNESCO TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES VS JOURNALISTS – ANDANAR

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) will have closer coordination with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) beginning next year, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said. In an interview over radio dzBB, Andanar said PTFoMS Executive Director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, has informed him about the team-up […]

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BALANGIGA BELLS TO TURN EASTERN VISAYAS INTO AN EMERGING TOURIST DESTINATION – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the return of the Balangiga Bells to Eastern Samar, 117 years after they were taken by the U.S. Army during the Philippine-American War, will fuel the curiosity of local and foreign tourists alike on the history of the region. “We, at DOT, are so happy for the people of […]

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MISS UNIVERSE CATRIONA GRAY REINTRODUCED THE PHILIPPINES, FILIPINOS BEFORE THE WORLD – DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) praised newly-crowned Miss Universe Catriona Gray for “raising the Philippine flag” and reintroducing the country and its people before the world through her wit and action. “A passionate advocate of Philippine tourism and a partner of the DOT in and out of the Miss Universe stage, Miss Gray has raised […]

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NOGRALES TO PUP GRADUATES: HELP FUEL NATION’S DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles called on graduates of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) to help fuel the nation’s development, noting that they are longer scholars but graduates of the nation. “…You are not just Iskolar ng Bayan, you are now Graduates ng Bayan. Your success is the success of the people who helped […]

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13 DEAF TOUR GUIDES GET DOT ACCREDITATION – ROMULO-PUYAT

Thirteen new deaf tour guides, who underwent training in March, have been accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The accreditation was in line with the DOT’s bid for barrier-free tourism that also caters to the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) traveling around the country. All tour guides accredited are members of the Deafinite […]

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Politics

REVIVE MANDATORY ROTC – DELA ROSA

Former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Bato dela Rosa is supportive to the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) being pushed by President Rodrigo Duterte for senior high school students. Dela Rosa, a recently retired Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, said he supports the initiative of the President, noting that ROTC will […]

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DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION GIVES PRIORITY TO MEDIA SECURITY – ANDANAR

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar has reassured the commitment of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte in providing a safe environment for media members in the country. Andanar, along with Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Joel Sy Egco, made the assurance in a recent dialogue with media members […]

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PTFoMS PROVIDES MEDIA WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT – ANDANAR

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar recently paid tribute to the victims of Maguindanao massacre. This, as the communications chief, along with Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Joel Sy Egco, led the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the ninth anniversary of the worst election-related violence which left 58 people dead. […]

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CREATION OF PTFoMS IS A WELCOME DEVELOPMENT – EU ENVOY

European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Franz Jessen described the move by President Rodrigo Duterte to form the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) as a good development in addressing media concerns in the Philippines. “The PTFoMS is indeed a welcome development,” Jessen said in his speech, delivered by Enrico Strampelli, head of […]