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CSC ISSUES HOLIDAY REMINDERS FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government employees to refrain from soliciting gifts and consuming alcoholic beverages within government offices during office Christmas parties. Addressing the 1.9 million civil servants nationwide, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles emphasized the importance of celebrating the season conscientiously, reminding government employees that while it is a time for joy and […]

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PRIVATE SECTOR URGED: HELP MODERNIZE AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. is seeking the cooperation of the private sector in formulating national policies and programs to fast-track the modernization of Philippine agriculture in increasing food production and ensuring food security. “The collaboration of government and the private sector is crucial. We highlight the efforts and dedication of our partners in building […]

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CANCER SURVIVOR IS DA’S OUTSTANDING RURAL WOMAN

“I am just a cancer survivor po. Naging VAWC victim din po ako. Pero salamat sa Panginoon dahil lagi Niyang itinatayo ang bandera ko ng pagkababae—na dapat ipaglaban ko ito para sa sarili ko, para sa mga anak ko, para sa komunidad, at sa buong mundo lalo na sa mga kababaihan. Kasi kung wala pong […]

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CAMANAVA HOSTS MMFF PARADE OF STARS 2023

Movie fans line up the streets in CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) to see their favorite celebrities aboard decorative floats during the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars. Ten floats of all movie entries traversed from Navotas Centennial Park and travelled for 8.7 kilometers, through C4, Samson Road, and Mc Arthur Highway up […]

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DPWH UPGRADES CANDON ROAD IN ILOCOS SUR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a road improvement project allowing safer access along the Road Junction of Candon-Salcedo-Del Pilar in Candon, Ilocos Sur. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region I Director Ronnel Tan said the 1.12-kilometre concrete road project involves asphalt overlay with a 50-millimetre thickness […]

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DTI LAUDS SIGNING OF INTERNET TRANSACTION ACT

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed R.A 11967 titled “An Act Protecting Consumers and Merchants Engaged in lnternet Transactions, creating for this purpose the Electronic Commerce Bureau,” otherwise known as the Internet Transactions Act (ITA). The new law aims to boost and safeguard e-commerce transactions in the country and is a part of the administration’s legislative […]

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DA BREAKS GROUND ON P2.4B DRT IRRIGATION PROJECT

The Department of Agriculture (DA) broke ground on a P2.43-billion irrigation project that will improve the lives and livelihood of farmers and aquaculture investors in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who led the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighted the Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) located in Barangay Bayabas of the town. […]

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CUA HAILS OPENING OF 2 HIV TREATMENT HUBS IN CAR

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua on Monday hailed the opening of two new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment areas in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), as he highlighted the need for more treatment areas across the country amid an increase in the number of infected Filipinos. “Our government is taking active steps […]

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DPWH UPGRADES CALAPAN ROAD IN ORIENTAL MINDORO

The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the improvement of Calapan South Road which is expected to provide tourists and motorists a smoother experience when travelling in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan said the project involved enhancing the 1.5-kilometre, 4-lane road […]

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DOH, QUEZON PARTNER FOR UHC IMPLEMENTATION

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa and Quezon Governor Helen Tan held a meeting recently to forge a national and local government partnership for the full implementation of Universal Health Care. During the meeting, Herbosa committed to establishing an ambulatory facility that includes dialysis and birthing stations and mobile clinics in every province in […]