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CSC: MORE POSITIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CONTRACTUALS

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles is confident that granting Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR) to specific government workers will increase the number of civil service eligibles and provide new opportunities to join public service. “They always say that the government is the biggest employer whether nationally or locally. We hope that […]

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DENR PUSHES FOR SUSTAINABLE MINING REFORMS

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga called on the mining industry to rethink, invent, and innovate the ways it develops the country’s natural resources, and must evolve to align with the principles of sustainability, stewardship and resilience. “Our nation is at a pivotal juncture where the need to balance economic growth with […]

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YOKOHAMA TIRE EYES EXPANDED PRODUCTION IN PH — DTI

Following a high-level meeting with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual and industry players in Japan, Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. expressed interest in expanding production capacity in the Philippines. This interest followed Pascual’s assurances about the Philippines’ commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for foreign investors, particularly Japanese companies […]

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DA TO BUILD FOOD HUB IN MARIKINA CITY

The Department of Agriculture seeks to establish food hubs across the country, blending the functions of traditional food terminals with the accessibility of KADIWA centers. These hubs will serve as vital platforms where farmers and cooperatives can directly bring their produce, facilitating transactions with wholesale buyers and individual consumers alike, all while offering agricultural products […]

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DOT OPENS HALAL TOURISM AND TRADE EXPO IN QC

The Department of Tourism (DOT) commenced the three-day SALAAM: The Halal Travel and Trade Expo Philippines 2024 at the Gateway Mall 2 Activity Center in Cubao, Quezon City. The event was dedicated to highlighting Halal-certified and Muslim-friendly products, services, and tourism establishments and attractions. It not only emphasizes Halal Gastronomy but also delves into various […]

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PASCUAL WOOS JAPANESE BUSINESSMEN TO INVEST IN PH

“The Philippine government is creating a business environment that promotes and encourages foreign investment. We are enacting recent policy reforms, that strategically broaden the participation of foreign companies in key sectors of the Philippine economy,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual said during a meeting with Sojitz Corporation recently. Pascual, along with […]

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MMDA TO CLEAR METRO MANILA OF ‘SPAGHETTI’ CABLES

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) approved in principle a resolution, urging the local government units in Metro Manila to pass an ordinance that would regulate and monitor the installation and maintenance of distribution lines and get rid of dangling wires and “spaghetti” cables over streets in the National Capital Region. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) […]

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TOURISM SECTOR EMPLOYS 6.21M PINOYS IN 2023

The tourism industry has cemented its vital role as a pillar of growth and economic recovery post-pandemic as it recorded 6.21 million employment for Filipinos in 2023, an exponential increase nearing its 6.3 million target employment in tourism for 2028 or almost four years ahead, as cited on the approved National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) […]

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DTI GOES AFTER ILLEGAL SALE OF VAPE ONLINE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hosted a briefing session with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and representatives from online shopping platforms Lazada, Tiktok, and Shopee to explore potential joint operations aimed at tackling illegal vape products. DTI Secretary Fred Pascual said the Department is holding violators accountable by equipping monitoring and enforcement […]

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1,000 RUNNERS JOIN DOH BLOOD DONATION FUN RUN

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, themed “20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You, Blood Donors!”, the Department of Health (DOH), through its National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP), organized a Fun Run event.  The event brought together 1,000 runners which took place at the Academic Oval, University of the […]