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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) significantly ramped up its enforcement of the Vape Law, yielding P25,874,175 worth of illegal vape products in just the first five months of 2024. This surpasses the DTI’s total illegal vape seizure for the entire 2023 amounting to P5,453,852. “We will not stop here.” “Nearly halfway through the […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed additional commitments from major manufacturers to implement a voluntary price freeze in support of Filipino consumers amid rising prices of goods and the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. This builds on the initial success of the voluntary price freeze launched earlier in May 2024. Following a productive meeting […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the turnover of 11 units of backhoes-on-barge to local government units (LGUs) to be used for the continuing efforts to clean up rivers and waterways flowing out to the Manila Bay under a project costing P491.46 million. Marking yet another milestone in the Manila Bay Rehabilitation project, […]
For the second straight year, The Philippines has been recognized as an Emerging Muslim-friendly non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) destination in the 2024 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). The citation was announced at the Halal in Travel Global Summit held recently in Singapore. The Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) is an annual report benchmarking destinations […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inspected the proposed motorcycle lay-by at the ground level of Quezon Avenue flyover in Quezon City to ensure its readiness for riders seeking shelter during heavy downpours with the onset of the rainy season. MMDA Acting Chairman Don Artes said the agency came up with a solution to address […]
The Department of Agriculture, through the National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA), joined the nation in the observance of the World Milk Day by featuring the milk and dairy products of its supported dairy farmers from Northern and Southern Luzon at a dairy fair held at its Quezon City office recently. Since 2001, the World Milk Day […]
A newly completed flood mitigation structure undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now promotes safety and security for residents of Barangay Mainit in Boac, Marinduque. Implemented by the DPWH Marinduque District Engineering Office, the project involves the construction of a 600-lineal meter flood control structure with steel sheet piles as a […]
The Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Ted Herbosa, participated in the 36th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM) in Geneva, Switzerland recently. Hosted by the Government of Kiribati, the 36th CHMM was convened under the theme “Actionable Solutions to Building Resilience in Healthcare Systems within the Commonwealth, with an Emphasis on Small and Vulnerable […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued the list of testing centers and important reminders for about 6,400 examinees of the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) on 02 June 2024. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles advised BCLTE takers to carefully read the Examination Advisory No. 9, s. 2024, which is accessible via the CSC […]
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles invites civil servants looking to improve their skills and competencies to enroll in the online learning and development (L&D) programs offered by the CSC. These programs are designed to address the evolving needs of public service, ensuring that civil servants are well-equipped to meet contemporary challenges. “As civil […]