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Following reports about the surge of walk-in clients at the Social Security System branch in Diliman, Quezon City, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded all government instrumentalities to be prepared for such eventualities in their offices as the government relaxes COVID-19 protocols. Referring to a national campaign introduced by the government during the […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are exploring ways to further enhance the partnership of the Philippines and the United States in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. US Charge d’Affaires Heather Variava, USAID Mission Director to the Philippines Ryan Washburn, and USAID Philippines […]
“As an ally in creating jobs for more Filipinos and in nation-building, I assure you that my administration’s policies will be business-friendly and consistent to induce foreign investors and enable sustained growth for the IT-BPM (Information Technology and Business Process Management ) industry.” This was stressed by Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno […]
Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has given his full backing to the comprehensive action plan that President Duterte had approved to strengthen the domestic economy, stabilize food supplies and prices, and provide social protection to vulnerable sectors in a bid to stem the fallout from Russia’s war on Ukraine. Villafuerte backed the set of initiatives […]
Amid the decreasing water level in Angat Dam, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna assured the public that the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) remains on top of the situation as it continues to undertake measures to ensure sufficient water supply during the dry season. “The NWRB will be in […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to increasing aggregate public investments in agricultural innovation for climate-smart agriculture and food systems in the next three years. “The Department of Agriculture (DA) invests modestly in mainstreaming climate resiliency as the core of all its programs and activities, attributing over $480 million (roughly P24 […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received a land donation for the proposed installation of a sewage treatment plant (STP) near Puerto Galera’s popular white beach. DENR OIC Secretary Jim Sampulna said the donation will be a big boost in the agency’s efforts to preserve Puerto Galera’s marine resources and to make […]
The Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment (PEACE) Party-list reminded candidates on Friday that schools are off-limits for campaigns and other political activities. “Paalala lamang po na ipinagbabawal ng Department of Education ang paggamit ng mga paaralan para sa political activities. Our schools are protected ground, so I hope we respect their independence,” PEACE PL […]
The Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment (PEACE) Party-list hailed the launch by the Department of Education (DepEd) of a national calisthenics exercise program for learners. “The national calisthenics exercise program is a timely intervention in our efforts to maintain our learners’ health. We hope that this program will be successful in instilling a more […]
To mark the challenges and achievements of the “Battle for Manila Bay” rehabilitation program, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the Department of National Defense (DND) for the installation of a replica of a cannon from Fort Drum along the Roxas Boulevard Baywalk in Manila. Former Secretary Roy Cimatu said […]