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CSC TO HOLD HR CONFAB FOR GOV’T WORKERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites leaders and human resource (HR) practitioners in the government to attend the 2023 Public Sector HR Symposium in Pasay City, Metro Manila, on 26 to 27 September 2023. Now in its 10th year, the HR Symposium is an annual learning conference spearheaded by the Civil Service Institute (CSI) to […]

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PRESIDENT MARCOS OPENS SAMAR PACIFIC COASTAL ROAD

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project that is expected to improve travel and stimulate the local economy in Northern Samar. “With the opening of this road and its bridges, the development of Northern Samar’s rich agricultural lands and bountiful fishing grounds will follow suit,” President Marcos said […]

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DA PUSHES FOR NETWORK OF SALT PRODUCTION PLANTS

As part of the government efforts to resolve the supply crisis and revive the Philippine salt industry, Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban convened with a consortium of private-sector representatives recently at the DA Central Office in Quezon City. During the meeting a proposal was presented, which focused on the establishment of a […]

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CSC HONORS GOV’T DISASTER MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

As the nation commemorates the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this July, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) commends the unwavering dedication of civil servants engaged in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) who plays a vital role in safeguarding the lives and well-being of Filipinos during emergencies, calamities, and other hazardous events. CSC Chairperson Karlo […]

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CUA TO LGUS: USE PCSO SHARES FOR NUTRITION NEEDS

As the country commemorates National Nutrition Month, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua reminded local government units that they may use the funds they receive from the agency for the nutrition needs of their constituents. “We are one with the nation in commemorating National Nutrition Month. I would like to take this occasion […]

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DPWH FINISHES JARO, ILOILO FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finished the concrete paving of Hamungaya Western Visayas Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC) farm-to-market road (FMR) in Jaro, Iloilo. According to DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie Bueno, the concrete road will provide farmers with a faster and safer route in transporting their goods to the city and […]

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DOT GIVES FULL SUPPORT FOR FIBA WORLD CUP IN PH

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed confidence of the country’s capability as she delivered her keynote message during the International Basketball Federation FIBA luncheon hosted by the PLDT Group. “Last March through Malacañang Administrative Order Number 5, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the formation of an inter-agency task force directing a whole of […]

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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR READY FOR EL NIÑO, SAYS DA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has put in place water management strategies as part of its adaptation and mitigation efforts on the effects of El Niño phenomenon on agricultural production. One of the strategies that DA is campaigning for is the rainwater harvesting or the collection and storage of rain, rather than letting it run […]

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DOT, NISSAN PROMOTE DRIVABLE JOURNEYS IN PH

The Department of Tourism (DOT) forged its partnership anew with Nissan Philippines, Inc. by way of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement a program called “Drive Pinas.” The Drive Pinas initiative is the product of a long-standing relationship between Nissan and DOT under a unified vision to promote local tourism and to showcase scenic […]

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DPWH FINISHES ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

Low-lying communities along the Jalaur River in the municipality of Calinog, Iloilo now benefit from a recently constructed flood control project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). According to DPWH Regional Office 6 Director Nerie Bueno, the 290-linear meter project brings relief to residents of Barangay Delgado who are usually affected by […]