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CAGAYAN BRIDGE PROJECT NOW 85% COMPLETE — DPWH

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the remaining activities of the ongoing Namuccayan Bridge Project in the town of Sto. Niño, Cagayan province. Based on the report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, the construction of the 271.15-linear meter bridge along Sto. Niño to Lasam Road in Barangay Namuccayan is presently at […]

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DOH JOINS ASIA TROPICAL DISEASE CONFERENCE

The Department of Health (DOH), headed by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa joined the Asia Pacific Symposium on Tropical Diseases in South Korea which aims for world health leaders to discuss diagnostic solutions to prevent tropical diseases pandemic in the region in response to climate change. The symposium was an avenue for the government of the Republic […]

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PH FOOD TOURISM GETS BOOST WITH WORLD RECORD — DA

The Philippines created a new Guinness World Record for the most variety of pork dishes on display during the Hog Festival 2024 held at the Araneta City recently. “We are truly breaking boundaries with our efforts. This international event positions the Philippines as a premier food tourism destination. Tourists will not just visit us for the […]

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MMDA TO NCR LGUS: ADOPT WATER CRISIS MEASURES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority urged local government units of Metro Manila to adopt water crisis mitigation measures to address adverse effects of El Niño which will likely persist until May.  In an approved resolution, the Metro Manila Council has laid down several measures in a bid to lessen the effects of the phenomenon, including […]

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UNICEF, CANADA DONATE P14M FOR PINOY KIDS VAXXING

The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), received P145.5 million (CAD$3.4 million) from the Government of Canada as part of a strategic partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to integrate COVID-19 vaccination, routine immunization, and proven approaches that make quality primary health care accessible for Filipinos. Heath Secretary Ted Herbosa, Ambassador of […]

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DPWH, SMC OPEN NEW NAIA EXPRESSWAY TRAMO RAMP

An additional on-ramp of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway (NAIAx) along Tramo Boulevard in Pasay City is now officially open to cater more motorists coming from the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) going to the country’s international gateway. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President […]

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CSC, PASIG CITY GOV’T HOLD HR EXCELLENCE SUMMIT

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the City Government of Pasig conducted the 2024 HR Excellence Summit for PRIME-HRM Level II recently at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. A collaboration between the CSC’s training arm, the Civil Service Institute and the City Government of Pasig, the Summit is a free one-day […]

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MMC: PINOY MOVIES AMUSEMENT TAX FREE FOR 3 YEARS

In support of and to promote the Filipino film industry, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) passed a resolution suspending the collection of amusement tax for the screenings of local films in Metro Manila for the next three years. The resolution stated that the imposition of amusement tax on Filipino films “adds a financial burden to […]

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NOGRALES TO CSE EXAMINEES: PREPARE FOR EXAM

School assignments and important reminders for the examinees of the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) to be held on March 3, 2024 is now available online. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles recommended that examinees refer to Examination Advisory No. 4, s. 2024, available on the CSC website, to guarantee the seamless […]

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FRASCO BECOMES 1ST TOURISM CHIEF TO VISIT SULU

As the first-ever Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary to set foot in the Province of Sulu, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco received a full-honor welcome led by Sulu Province Governor Abdusakur Tan recently at the Sulu Provincial Capital. “Actually, you (Secretary Frasco) are the first (to visit Sulu). We were visited by presidents and members of […]