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MMDA ACTIVATES OPLAN SEMANA SANTA 2024

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to deploy 2,274 personnel on various major roads, transportation hubs, and other key areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure the safety and convenience of the public during the observance of the Holy Week. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Department of Interior and Local […]

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DOT PUSHES FOR PROTECTED AREA MGMT BOARD INCLUSION

The Department of Tourism (DOT) will lobby for its inclusion in the national government’s Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) to be able to provide recommendations on furthering the protection and preservation of the country’s protected areas safeguarded by the law, primarily in tourism destinations such as Bohol.  This was reiterated by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco […]

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DPWH FINISHES IBP BUILDING IN AURORA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) strengthened the presence of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) in Baler, Aurora by providing a new office building for its members and personnel. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that a two-storey multi-purpose building (MPB) […]

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DPWH ACTIVATES ‘LAKBAY ALALAY’ PLAN FOR HOLY WEEK

Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan has ordered all Regional and District Engineering Offices nationwide to conduct highway routine maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow along major roads this coming Holy Week. “In anticipation of the heavy flow of traffic this long weekend, implementing offices were instructed to ensure the provision of informative/regulatory […]

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LIST OF MORE DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS OUT — DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Department of Energy (DOE) signed a joint administrative order (JAO) implementing a special discount of five percent of the regular retail price of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) without exemption from the value-added tax (VAT) for Filipino senior citizens and persons with […]

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DA SIGNS ORDER DOUBLING FOOD DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS

The Department of Agriculture along with the Departments of Trade and Industry and Department of Energy signed the joint administrative order that nearly doubles the special 5 percent discount granted to senior citizens and persons with disability for their purchase of basic and prime commodities as well as substantially raise the total value of goods […]

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NOGRALES TO GOV’T WORKERS: SUBMIT SALN BY APRIL 30

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is reminding all government officials and employees across the nation to submit their sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2023 no later than April 30, 2024. Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical […]

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DPWH FINISHES KINAGUNAN IBABA BRIDGE IN QUEZON

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the construction of Kinagunan Ibaba Bridge that improved connectivity and accessibility for the local community of Agdangan, Quezon. Citing a report from DPWH Quezon 3rd District Engineering Office, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the completion of a two-lane bridge spanning 30 meters with 7.32 […]

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PH EYES LARGEST HUMAN LUNG FORMATION WORLD RECORD

In this year’s World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the Philippines is poised to break the Guinness World Record for the largest human lung formation in Quirino Grandstand, Manila City. Led by the Department of Health (DOH), alongside its development partners, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Stop TB […]

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JOIN SEARCH FOR OUSTANDING GOV’T WORKERS — CSC

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles encouraged heads of government agencies, human resources management offices, and the public to nominate deserving government officials and employees for the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. Nominations can be submitted electronically to CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide until March 31, 2024. An annual activity under the […]