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Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Junie E. Cua urged local government units (LGUs) to devote a portion of their PCSO shares to help end the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) among children. “I urge our LGUs to also use your PCSO shares towards immunization so that we can protect the children of our communities […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee hailed the passage of the bill that seeks to include adult education in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) benefits. Lee, the principal author of House Bill No. 8497, said the proposed legislation aims to “empower beneficiaries of the 4Ps to enable them to break the intergenerational cycle of […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president and Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte sees the enactment of the law institutionalizing the “One Town, One Product” (OTOP) program as “timely” as it “dovetails” with a recent directive by President Marcos for concerned government agencies to implement programs and projects meant to develop and promote Philippine exports. Villafuerte said […]
The upgrading of bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways under the national government’s Active Transport Program (ATP) in metropolitan areas is guaranteed to receive at least another P500 million in fresh funding in 2024, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo said on Sunday. “To further stimulate human-powered mobility, such as cycling and walking, there is an additional […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has urged the Department of Transportation – Land Transportation Office (DOTr-LTO) to automatically extend the validity of the driver’s licenses for 12 months after a Quezon City court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) halting the LTO from receiving 5.2 million plastic cards from the successful bidder, Banner PlastiCard. […]
The President of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua on Thursday emphasized the importance of investing in internet connectivity infrastructure in bridging the financial divide between rural and urban areas. “In order to fully unlock the transformative potential of digitalization and facilitate comprehensive financial inclusion, it is […]
Two teams of future engineers from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Quezon City and Manila were recognized for their innovative projects at the recent 2023 Annual Research Awards (ARAW) hosted by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). Six incoming T.I.P. QC industrial engineering (IE) seniors led by Allen Serrano and Francine Daphne […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua echoed the call of Interior secretary Benhur Abalos for local government units to increase their efforts to reintegrate former rebels into mainstream society, saying such is crucial in ensuring lasting peace and stability in communities. “Reintegration is crucial in ensuring lasting peace […]
SMC Infrastructure says it is ready to implement the government’s renewed push for a cashless and contactless payment system along expressways. This is in line with its commitment to provide seamless travel and enhance experience for millions of motorists utilizing road networks it operates. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through its Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to launch the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9242, or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law, which prescribes the use of Philippine tropical fabrics for official uniforms of government officials and employees, on 30 August 2023. Expected to attend are officials and […]