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DPWH REPLACES MAKESHIFT CALOOCAN CITY BRIDGE

A safer, sturdier concrete bridge was recently-constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to replace an unstable makeshift bridge used by residents of Barangay 176, Caloocan City. In her report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan said that the new permanent bridge in Barangay 176 was […]

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DPWH FINISHES CAPIZ ROAD REHABILITATION

A road rehabilitation project undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now benefits far-flung communities in the municipality of Pilar, Capiz. Traversing Barangay San Nicolas to Barangay Sinamongan Provincial Road, the project involved the construction of a 4.2-kilometer road and installation of box culverts with provision of metal guardrails, slope protection, and […]

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TIU LAUREL INSPECTS JALAUR RIVER PROJECT IN ILOILO

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. recently inspected the nearly-complete second phase of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project (JRMP), a P19.7-billion infrastructure development project of the National Irrigation Administration that will increase rice production and benefit 25,000 farmers and 4,500 indigenous people in Iloilo province. “This project, which we expect to complete within the year […]

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PBBM AWARDS EXCEPTIONAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the conferment of awards to the 27 individual and group winners of the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers on Wednesday, 14 February 2024, in Malacañang.  Together with the President during the awards rites were Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles, CSC Commissioners Aileen […]

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DOT ADDS 3RD STOP ON HOP-ON-HOP-OFF BUS ROUTE

The first-ever Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO) Bus Tours has a new itinerary in its route, as Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco formally unveiled the third and latest stop of the Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO), the Entertainment Hub. “As we launch the Hop-On-Hop-Off tours in the Pasay-Paranaque circuit, we will be reinforcing this area’s position […]

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DENR, LOCAL GOV’T UNITS TO INTEGRATE HAZARD MAPS

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga partnered with local executives to integrate the use of hazard maps in decision-making to avert disasters and safeguard lives and livelihoods. “A hazard does not have to become a disaster,” Loyzaga explained during a radio interview. The environment chief sounded off the appeal […]

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DOH ANNOUNCES STOP SMOKING CONTEST WINNERS

The Department of Health (DOH), together with the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Philippines, announced the three winners of the Stop and Gain, the first-ever smoking cessation contest in the country. The contest is an initiative jointly organized by DOH, LCP, and ASH Philippines which was opened […]

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DPWH FINISHES ROAD UPGRADE IN QUEZON TOWN

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of P. Burgos-Pototanin Junction Road in Barangay Malicboy, Pagbilao, Quezon. In his report to Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region 4A Director Jovel Mendoza said that the improvement of the Malicboy section of the P. Burgos-Pototanin Junction Road enhanced safety and accessibility […]

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NFA WORKER, MECHANIC ARE DANGAL NG BAYAN AWARDEES

Two exceptional laborers are among the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, announced Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles. Bernardino D. Dabuet, a Utility Worker II at the National Food Authority (NFA), will be commended for demonstrating professionalism and excellence in service through innovative and creative approaches, […]

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DAVAO SCIENTISTS AMONG CSC PAGASA AWARD WINNERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Food Processing and Innovation Center (FPIC) of Davao leads the roster of recipients of the 2023 CSC Pagasa Award, one of the categories of the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. FPIC-Davao generated numerous product concepts and prototypes, registered utility models, and served diverse customers including students, […]