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Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles extended his gratitude to Filipino teachers, educators, and members of the academe for their profound impact on the lives of countless individuals. Chairperson Nograles stated that the pandemic unequivocally established them as the often-overlooked heroes of the nation. “On behalf of the 1.9 million civil servants and the […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the implementation of traffic management measures to alleviate expected heavier traffic congestion during All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and the Christmas season. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said traffic volume in Metro Manila increases during the holidays, thus the necessity to implement effective and sustainable measures […]
A day after the International Day of Rural Women, the Department of Agriculture (DA) paid homage to the seven national finalists of this year’s Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW) during the World Food Day 2023 celebration at the Quezon Memorial Circle recently. Aligned with the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), the Search is an […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued a reminder to the 1.9 million government employees across the country, urging them to refrain from participating in electioneering and partisan activities as the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election candidates conduct their campaigns between 19 October and 28 October 2023. Electioneering and partisan political activity refers to acts […]
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office helped over 70,000 Filipinos with almost P450 million in medical aid through its Medical Access Program for the third quarter of the year, PCSO Chairman Junie E. Cua said. “Patuloy pong katuwang ang PCSO ng mga kababayan nating nangangailangan ng tulong. Para sa 3rd quarter ng 2023, umabot sa 71,302 […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DK P.O. Fulfillment Company, Inc. (DKPO), a non-interest financing service to address the development of the Halal industry in the country, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Pascual emphasized that the development of the Halal industry is […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is more than halfway in its construction of a revetment structure along a portion of the Davao River in Calinan District, Davao City. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby Cordon said that the DPWH Davao City Second District Engineering […]
Two months before year-end, the Department of Tourism (DOT) breached its target of training 100,000 frontline tourism workers on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE), Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced. Undertaken by the Office of Industry Manpower Development (OIMD), the FBSE program is one of the centerpiece programs of the Department which aims […]
The Philippines has proudly clinched the title of Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This notable achievement marks the first time the Philippines has received this recognition, building the country’s reputation as an emerging powerhouse in the global cruise and tourism sector. The World Cruise Awards, an annual program that […]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) broke a new record and announced 10 films entries for its 49th edition in December. The movies were selected from a record-high of 30 submissions, by distinguished members of the MMFF selection committee, led by respected producer and film industry stalwart Jessie Ejercito. The movies were selected from a […]