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26,307 PASS AUGUST CAREER SERVICE EXAM — CSC

A total of 26,307 examinees, representing 18.97 percent of the 138,703 total number of actual examinees, passed the Career Service Examination or the Civil Service Examination conducted nationwide on 7 August this year, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) disclosed. Almost 85 percent or 22,241 of the total passers passed the Professional level, and the rest, […]

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LAPID FILES RESO LAUDING PINAY MARTIAL ARTISTS

Senator Lito Lapid commended Filipina Jiujiteira Meggie Ochoa and Kimberly Anne Custodio for their impressive performances in the 2022 JJIF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In filing Senate Resolution (P.S. Res.) No. 277, Lapid congratulated Team Philippines’ Ochoa and Custodio for bagging gold in 48kg and -45kg categories, respectively, of the Women’s Adult […]

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PBBM APPOINTS 3 NEW CES GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, appointed three (3) new members of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB), namely: Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Undersecretary Luis Meinrado C. Pañgulayan, Office of the President Undersecretary Lolibeth R. Medrano, and Office of the President Director Andrea Maila A. Ordañez. The new appointees were sworn into office on November 3, […]

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PH TO HAVE SUSTAINABLE BIKE LANES – TOLENTINO

In a move to further promote biking as an alternative mode of mobility, Senator Francis Tolentino has reassured his commitment on the initiative of having sustainable bike lanes across the country. “Tutok lang kayo kung ano’ yung mga pangangailangan pa at matutuloy ito — masu-sustain ito? Siguro sustainability nalang ang pinaguusapan. Ang kagandahan ngayon, may […]

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PUNISH GOV’T EXECS IN AGRI SMUGGLING — LEE

Amid the continuous proliferation of large-scale agricultural smuggling in the country, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee seeks to amend Republic Act No. 10845 to impose stricter penalty on public officials or employees who take part in this crime.  In filing House Bill No. 5742, Lee underscored the need to punish not only the illegal […]

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SENATE TO APPROVE P30-B CALAMITY FUND – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara said the government’s national disaster risk reduction management fund (NDRRMF), known as calamity fund 2023, which the 19th Congress will approve, is roughly at P30 billion. Angara said this calamity fund is larger than the previous years. “Given the increased frequency and magnitude of recent typhoons, this is appropriate.” “Given the increased […]

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REVIVE TOURISM, JUMPSTART ECONOMY – TOLENTINO

Senator Francis Tolentino said that revitalizing and strengthening the tourism industry is a primary ingredient in “jumpstarting” the pandemic-stricken economy across the Asia-Pacific Region. Tolentino made the remark during his speech at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. According to the legislator, the need to revive the tourism […]

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NAT’L POLICY ON LAND USE AMID CLIMATE CHANGE URGED

Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has underscored the urgency of instituting a national policy that would ensure the efficient and sustainable use of the country’s land and physical resources as a means to provide long-term safeguards to communities vulnerable to climate change. Duterte said the recent destruction wrought by Tropical Storm Paeng in […]

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SENATORS CONCLUDE PARLIAMENTARY VISIT TO FRANCE

Several Philippine senators are optimistic that the parliamentary visit to France will pave the way for a deeper relationship and explore opportunities for greater collaboration, particularly in renewable energy, climate change, economic development, and food security. This, was as the official Philippine Senate delegation, concluded their three-day trip after being invited to visit France as […]

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QUIRINO BAGS 6TH SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Quirino Governor Dax Cua expressed his gratitude that the province once again attained the Department of Interior and Local Government’s Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. “We are grateful for the recognition of our efforts to make the provincial government responsive to the needs of our people. The SGLG is a reflection of our […]