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House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chair Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act seeks to prevent families from simultaneously controlling local government units (LGUs) and their resources by barring close relatives from serving together in the same locality. “Hindi na po pwede sabay na manungkulan si misis […]
Residents of Laguna may now register for services ahead of the opening of the province’s first-ever eye center, which will begin operations this July at the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial District Hospital in Calamba City. Registration is open from June 1, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as the provincial government prepares to roll out […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) unveiled the Philippine Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (PSAT) Program, backed by a $1-billion World Bank (WB) financing package, aiming to modernize the country’s agriculture, boost productivity, and strengthen food security. PSAT marks the Philippines’ first project under the World Bank’s Program-for-Results (PforR) model, which releases funds based on measurable outcomes rather […]
To strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure that only legitimate and compliant practitioners engage in customs transactions, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, has implemented a three-year validity period for Customs Broker registration under the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS), in accordance with Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 05-2019. Under a memorandum […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), marked the turnover of four (4) Volunteer Emergency Response Vehicles (VERVs), at the PRC National Headquarters, strengthening its nationwide emergency response network and volunteer mobilization capacity. These VERVs are part of a nationwide emergency response network of the PRC […]
Senator Rodante Marcoleta recently led the launch of an 8,000-square-meter technology demonstration (techno-demo) farm in Paniqui town, Tarlac, with the objective of producing high yielding vegetable crops for farmers in the area. Believing that modern farming is a key to achieving food security, Marcoleta graced the memorandum signing for the project – together with farmers’ […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for all Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) funds to be optimized and used strictly for health services after the state insurer confirmed that the P60 billion “excess funds” transferred to the National Treasury in 2024 has been returned. “Ang pondo ng PhilHealth ay para sa kalusugan ng Pilipino. Dapat […]
Government officials, civil society organizations, academic institutions, media representatives, and members of the private sector must visit the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea to strengthen national awareness and solidarity amid continued aggression and harassment by China in Philippine waters, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. Pangilinan visited Pagasa Island recently to address the […]
SquEEEze is a series of competitions organized to showcase the skills and knowledge of students in Science, Mathematics, and EEE concepts. It is an event that aims to unite aspiring young minds throughout the country for the advancement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering by conducting a national-level quiz contest, addressing and rectifying key issues through […]
Second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning! Fasten your faith, sprinkle your pixie dust, and prepare to take flight as the world of civil engineering once again rises above the clouds. Neverland calls, and only the boldest minds will soar. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Mapúa University Student Chapter proudly […]