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147 DOH SCHOLARS PASS NURSING BOARD EXAM

The Department of Health (DOH), through Secretary Ted Herbosa, lauded the DOH nursing scholars who succeeded in the recent nursing board examination. Out of 179 DOH scholars, 147 are now included in the list of new registered nurses in the Philippines. The scholarship was granted to nursing graduates who are currently working in private hospitals, […]

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TIU LAUREL HONORS PANGANIBAN, 18 DA RETIREES

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the 2023 Pasasalamat Awarding Ceremony at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall recently. This year, the Department of Agriculture honored 18 retirees who devoted the most years of their lives serving the people and the country. “They responded to the demands of national service wholeheartedly […]

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DOT PRESENTS TOURISM AWARDS TO PRESIDENT MARCOS

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco proudly presented before President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. the recent global accolades earned by the Philippines at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) 2023. During her visit to Malacanang Palace for the regular Cabinet Meeting, Frasco brought in the trophies for this year’s World Leading Dive Destination and World’s Leading Beach […]

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DOH, DOTR, WHO RELEASE 2023 ROAD SAFETY REPORT

The Department of Health (DOH), Department of Transportation (DOTR), and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently released the WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023. According to the WHO report, the annual number of road traffic deaths fell slightly to 1.19 million per year globally. “More than 2 deaths occur per minute and over […]

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TIU LAUREL RECOGNIZES HARD WORK OF KADIWA PARTNERS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. acknowledged the sacrifice and hard work of long-time partners of the Kadiwa Program under the Department of Agriculture (DA) who remained steadfast in pursuing government’s mission to supply affordable, fresh and nutritious food. Together with the DA family, Tiu Laurel also recognized the valuable contributions of local government units […]

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DTI: PH REAPS P14.5B INVESTMENT PLEDGES FROM JAPAN

Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual reported to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the P14.5 billion investments gathered from various Japanese companies during the pledges update and new agreements event held at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Japan 50th year Commemorative Summit 2023. Pascual highlighted that the newly signed agreements and pledge updates will generate a […]

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DPWH OPENS ALA ULI FLYOVER IN BATAAN TOWN

In time for the December holiday rush, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has provided solution to the usual traffic buildup and occurence of serious accidents at the intersection of Roman Superhighway and Gov. JJ Linao National Road in Pilar, Bataan with the completion and opening of the newly-completed Ala Uli Steel Flyover.  […]

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TOURIST REST AREA OPENS IN CARMEN, CEBU

The Department of Tourism (DOT) cited the newly inaugurated Tourist Rest Area in Carmen, Cebu as an “ideal” public-private partnership framework, noting that the collaboration among the DOT, the TIEZA – Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, the local government unit of Carmen, and the Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is a first step toward […]

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MMDA GIVES RIDERS GROCERY PACKS IN QUEZON CITY

In the spirit of Christmas, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the ride-hailing companies Angkas and Joyride Philippines gave away grocery packs to motorcycle riders at two locations in Quezon City. The activity was led by MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Assistant General Manager for Operations Assistant David Angelo Vargas, Traffic Discipline […]

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DPWH FINISHES FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT IN IFUGAO

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a vital infrastructure project aimed at safeguarding lives, properties, and agricultural lands in Lagawe, Ifugao. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region CAR Director Khadaffy Tanggol said that the completed flood control project at the Tungngod Side and Baliwong Flood Structure along the […]