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MORE THAN 1,000 GET LOCAL TREASURER ELIGIBILITY

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to confer the Local Treasurer Eligibility to 1,018 individuals who passed the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) held on 11 June 2023. This figure represents 18.09 percent of the 5,626 total number of examinees. Jenny B. Sagario from Region IX topped the BCLTE with a rating […]

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ANGARA DONATES 10 MOTORCYCLES TO MMDA ACADEMY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received a donation of 10 motorcycles from Senator Sonny Angara.  Angara initiated the donation in support of the MMDA’s Motorcycle Riding Academy which is set to open on September 27. The Motorcycle Riding Academy will provide riders formal training on both theoretical and practical aspects of motorcycle riding, as […]

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DPWH INSTALLS MORE BOOSTER PUMPS IN MANILA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed booster pumps to help address flooding in the areas of Tondo, Sta. Cruz and Quiapo in the city of Manila. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan, said that submersible axial pumps were installed to increase discharge and […]

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ONLINE ZUMBA KICK OFFS CIVIL SERVICE MONTH

Government officials and employees from various offices nationwide joined the online Zumba organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on 1 September 2023, to kick off the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles together with Commissioners Aileen Lourdes Lizada and Ryan Alvin Acosta led the online Zumba organized by the […]

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CSC: USE PH TROPICAL FABRICS IN GOV’T UNIFORMS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) launched the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9242 or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law on 30 August 2023 in Quezon City. The legislation mandates the use of PTF for the official uniforms of government officials and employees. “We should do our share to […]

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MMDA EYES MEASURES TO EASE KATIPUNAN TRAFFIC FLOW

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority inspected Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City in a bid to address traffic in the area in light of the resumption of face to face classes. During the early morning inspection, MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana said that the agency is studying measures to mitigate traffic as it has observed worsening […]

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PH BAGS ASIAN LEADING DIVE DESTINATION AWARD

Solidifying its status as the ultimate diving destination in the region, the Philippines has clinched for the fifth consecutive year the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title at the preeminent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023.Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the remarkable feat, following the WTA Asia […]

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INDONESIA FIRMS TO INVEST $22M IN PHILIPPINES

At the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized a series of business meetings led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, particularly with three prominent Indonesian companies from the key sectors of agriculture, digital technology, and connectivity. The three companies were PT Pasifik Satelit […]

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DA EYES DEVELOPMENT OF PH RUBBER INDUSTRY

Department of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban recently met with representatives from Head Sport Philippines and the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) to discuss ways to improve the local rubber industry and help rubber farmers boost their income. During the meeting, Head Sport Philippines proposed installing a modern rubber processing plant that will source raw […]

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FRASCO TO ROTARIANS: KEEP CONTRIBUTING TO TOURISM

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced the weekly Membership meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila at the Manila Polo Club, Forbes Park, Makati recently as guest of honor and keynote speaker.The Rotary Club is an International Non-Government socio-civic entity whose primary mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, […]