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As the national government intensifies its market monitoring efforts in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the local government of Makati City conducted a special joint price and supply monitoring on basic necessities and prime commodities at the Guadalupe Market recently. The activity aims to ensure that […]
Public school teachers will enjoy expanded healthcare benefits with the introduction of a P7,000 medical allowance for government employees beginning fiscal year 2025. This significant increase from the P500 medical examination allowance provided in 2020 marks a substantial enhancement in support for teachers’ health and well-being. Under Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024, signed by […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has upgraded unpaved roads to concrete cement pavements significantly enhancing transportation access for residents and local producers in Naujan and Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. In Sitio II, Barangay Aurora, Naujan, the DPWH Mindoro District Engineering Office has completed a 415-meter road concreting project which also involves the construction […]
Following heightened surveillance due to the recent declaration by the World Health Organization of mpox (formerly monkeypox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the DOH has detected one new case of mpox in the Philippines. Prior to this, the last case was found in December 2023. All previous cases were isolated, have […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and iACADEMY have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create murals that will showcase iconic films from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as part of the celebration of its 50th anniversary this year. Under the partnership, iAcademy students will paint the murals featuring some MMFF film posters […]
Acting on information provided by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., a composite team from the Department of Agriculture-Inspectorate and Enforcement Office, the Bureau of Customs, and other law enforcement units, raided an illegal storage facility in Navotas City recently, that led to the discovery and seizure of over 300 tons of smuggled vegetables, including […]
As part of the celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to conduct a nationwide job fair from 2 to 6 September 2024. The 2024 Government Job Fair is an onsite event aimed to provide individuals planning to pursue a career in the public sector with […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VI hosted a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony of the Negros Occidental Convention Center (NOCC) at Brgy. Guinhalaran, Silay City recently. The ceremony opened with a welcome message from Governor Bong Lacson, followed by a briefing by DPWH Regional Director Engr. Sanny Boy Oropel who presented the project […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is building a concrete revetment structure that would prevent flooding brought by the overflow of Hijo River in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region 11 Director Juby Cordon, said that the flood control project is currently being […]
Even as the Department of Health (DOH) responds to the rise in Leptospirosis cases due to floods from Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Habagat last July 24, it also continues to monitor and support local governments as they respond to the seasonal rise in Dengue cases. A little over two weeks after Typhoon Carina and […]