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ADB VOWS TO SUPPORT CSC DIGITALIZATION PROGRAM

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has secured commitment from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide technical assistance to the Commission’s digital transformation (DX) strategy. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles and Commissioner Aileen Lourdes Lizada led the Kick-Off Meeting for the ADB Technical Assistance (Supporting the Digital Transformation of the Civil Service) together with ADB Country […]

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MMDA JOINS GOV’T TASK FORCE VS COLORUM OPERATIONS

Heeding the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to crackdown colorum vehicles, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, together with the Department of Transportation – Philippines (DoTr) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG Philippines), inked a memorandum of agreement that will create a Joint Task Force (JTF) to curb down illegal vehicles. The […]

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DPWH FINISHES LALOG BRIDGE REHAB IN ISABELA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the rehabilitation and strengthening of the typhoon-damaged Lalog Bridge, restoring connectivity in Luna, Isabela. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region II Director Reynaldo Alconcel, said that the project addressed the structural deficiencies of Lalog Bridge by replacing nine span steel decks, […]

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LOCAL TOBACCO TO MEET SMOKE-FREE GRADE — DA

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. is confident Philippine tobacco could make the grade for new smoke-free products that could help reverse the decline in local leaf production and boost earnings for millions of Filipino farmers dependent on the high-value crop. Speaking at the inauguration of the P2.2-billion manufacturing facility of Philip Morris International and […]

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DOT OPENS TOURIST REST AREA IN ROXAS, PALAWAN

Delivering her keynote remarks at the inauguration of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Roxas, Palawan, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the Marcos administration’s prioritization of impactful infrastructure projects which aims to address the basic needs of tourists and ensure their memorable and convenient experience in the country. “Layunin po natin […]

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MMDA: 7AM-4PM WORK SCHED FOR NCR LGUS STARTS MAY 2

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has agreed to defer the implementation of the 7am to 4pm new work schedule for the local government units of Metro Manila to May 2, instead of April 15, to give more time to prepare for the transition of the adjusted work hours. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Acting Chairman […]

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DPWH FINISHES GUIMARAS RIVER DIKE PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a dike project that now protects riverside communities from overflow and offers a recreational area for locals and tourists in Jordan, Guimaras. Costing P72.3 million, the project spans 100 lineal meters with 585 lineal meters of pre-casted concrete piles, and 8.2 kilometers of steel sheet […]

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US FIRM NANOFORGE TO BUILD HEPA FILTER PLANT IN PH

On the sidelines of the United States-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Meeting in Washington, D.C., Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual engaged in discussions with representatives from Wagmi Solutions (WS), the parent company of NanoForge Technologies. Their meeting focused on NanoForge’s plans to establish a manufacturing facility in the Philippines dedicated to producing high-efficiency air […]

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NOGRALES: MODIFIED NCR WORK SCHEDULE OK WITH CSC

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) notes the new resolution of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Council (MMC) to adopt the flexible working schedule for public servants in local government units (LGUs) in the metro as a temporary solution to traffic congestion. In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles noted that the […]

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CSC MAINTAINS HIGH PUBLIC APPROVAL, TRUST

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has maintained its position among the top government agencies with high approval and trust ratings, placing 9th in both categories according to a recent national survey. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles thanked the transacting public and the 1.9 million civil servants in the country for their continued support of the agency’s […]