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DPWH FINISHES 3 MARINDUQUE BUILDING PROJECTS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) MIMAROPA has completed the construction and improvement of three building projects that are seen to improve the quality of public services in the town of Torrijos, Marinduque. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH MIMAROPA Regional Office Director Gerald Pacanan said that a new Commercial […]

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FIRST LADY BRINGS ‘LAB FOR ALL’ TO TUGUEGARAO CITY

The Department of Health (DOH) continues to support the Lab For All Caravan headed by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos which aims to provide free medical, consultation, and pharmaceutical services, through the recent launch in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province.  Health Secretary Ted Herbosa joined the opening ceremony where the DOH offered Family and Internal Medicine, […]

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DPWH FINISHES SORSOGON SEAWALL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently constructed a seawall that also serves as a scenic alternative road in the coastal town proper of Barcelona, Sorsogon. DPWH Regional Office 5 Director Virgilio Eduarte, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, said that with an allocation of P180 million from the 2023 […]

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DA TO REVIVE LOCAL CACAO INDUSTRY

The Department of Agriculture shall focus on the revitalization of the local cacao industry, through its High Value Crops and Development Program (HVCDP) and other operating units. “Some of the cacao trees are now being cut because farmers are not making much money from cacao since they do not really know how to process it […]

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DENR, RIZAL LAUNCH CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAMS

The Province of Rizal’s climate action programs are set to get a boost as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) brings in eight multistakeholder collaboration projects for environmental protection and disaster resilience. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga and Rizal Governor Nina Ricci Ynares launched Project TRANSFORM (Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilience and Environmental […]

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CSC AMENDS ELIGIBILITY GRANT ON SANGGUNIAN MEMBERS

The resolution granting civil service eligibility to Sanggunian Members has been amended. This, after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) promulgated Resolution No. 2300882 on 15 September 2023, amending CSC Resolution No. 1300486 dated 06 March 2013. This new rule adopts and prescribes the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10156, also […]

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DA CELEBRATES NAT’L WOMEN’S MONTH

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS), formally launched its month-long National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC). The celebration adheres to the 2023-2028 theme, “WE for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion”. WE stands for Women and Everyone to highlight collective action and Women’s Empowerment to underscore the goal of […]

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DPWH TO BUILD SCHOOL BUILDING IN KALINGA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is constructing a new school building to provide pupils of a high-priority elementary school in Tabuk City, Kalinga with additional learning facilities. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Cordillera Administrative Regional Director Khadaffy Tanggol, identified the Bulanao Central School (BCS) in Barangay Bulanao as the […]

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MMDA: METRO LGUS CAN STILL ISSUE TRAFFIC TICKETS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the Supreme Court (SC) decision that prohibits Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) from issuing their respective traffic violation tickets is not final and executory.Thus, traffic enforcers of Metro Manila LGUs may continue apprehending erring drivers and issuing citation tickets for traffic violations, said MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. […]

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PASCUAL INVITES AUSTRALIAN BIZ TO INVEST IN PH

In partnership with the Australia-Philippine Business Council (APBC), the Philippine Australia Business Council (PABC), and the Australia-New Zealand Business Chamber (ANZCHAM), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized the Philippine Business Forum in Australia to showcase the robust Philippine economy to potential Australian investors. “We see opportunities for Australian businesses to invest in the […]