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GOV’T WORKERS TOLD: DON’T SOLICIT HOLIDAY GIFTS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reminded government workers to refrain from soliciting gifts in line with the holiday season. “Bagama’t bahagi na ng ating kulturang Pilipino ang pagiging mapagbigay lalo na sa panahon ng Kapaskuhan, tandaan po natin na ang ating serbisyo bilang lingkod bayan ay binabayaran na ng taumbayan sa pamamagitan ng ating […]

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7 OUT OF 10 FILIPINOS TRUST BONG GO

Galvanized by higher trust and satisfaction ratings, Senator Bong Go thanked the Filipino people for allowing him to serve them as he reaffirmed his commitment to continue helping more vulnerable sectors nationwide.  “Gusto ko pong pasalamatan ang lahat na patuloy na sumusuporta at nagtitiwala sa akin. Sa totoo lang po, ako po, katulad ni dating […]

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Government

GCG AWARDS NEA AS A TOP-PERFORMING GOCC

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) continues as one of the top-ranking Government- Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), according to the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG). Since 2020, the NEA has made it to the list of top-performing GOCCs in the country based on the Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) for GOCCs.  The GCG is mandated to […]

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Politics

TREE PLANTING ORDER FOR DPWH CONTRACTORS BACKED

Quirino governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua expressed his full support for an order requiring contractors with flood control projects funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways to plant trees. “We welcome and fully support this DPWH order, which will advance our nationwide effort to make […]

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BONG GO BACKS RETURN OF ROTC IN SCHOOLS

Senator Bong Go called for thorough study of the proposed reintroduction of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in schools, saying that reserve units of the program can play a significant role not only for national security but also in bayanihan efforts during disasters and other crisis situations. “Suportado ko po ang ROTC dahil mas […]

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BONG GO BACKS AUDIT OF COVID VAX PROCUREMENT FUNDS

Senator Bong Go urged the Commission on Audit to do its mandate and audit funds used for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines in light of issues on vaccine wastage. “Sa ngayon, gawin ng COA ang kanyang mandato to conduct a thorough audit and compel the agencies involved na magsubmit po ng mga required reports,” Go […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR MANDATORY EVACUATION CENTERS

Underscoring the vulnerability of the Philippines to natural disasters, Senator Bong Go renewed his call to establish clean and safe evacuation centers nationwide to make certain that calamity victims are comfortable as they recover.  Go’s team recently visited Tinio, Nueva Ecija and provided assistance to 500 Typhoon Karding victims.  In his video message, the legislator […]

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Government

CSC HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF HR OFFICERS

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles underscored the crucial role of human resource management practitioners (HRMPs) in the public sector in driving change in government. In his message at the opening ceremony of the 25th Regional Continuing Professional Education for Human Resource Management Practitioners on 29 November 2022 at Ilocos Sur, Chairperson Nograles said: […]

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Business & Economy

SMC INFRA CUTS TOLL STOPS AT SLEX, STAR, SKYWAY

Starting December 1, 2022, SMC Infrastructure implements its “Seamless Southern Tollways” program which will eliminate the need for northbound and southbound motorists to do multiple toll stops within the expressways.  For years, it’s been the expected travel pattern of Southern Luzon-bound motorists: Stop for toll and encounter traffic buildups at the South Luzon Expressway’s (SLEX) […]

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SENATE CONGRATULATES 3 VICTORIOUS PINOY ATHLETES

The Senate adopted several resolutions commending and congratulating Filipino athletes who have given honor and pride to the country through victorious feats in various international competitions. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sponsored several Senate resolutions congratulating and commending chess prodigy Rafael Operiano for winning the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand; Aleia […]