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DPWH REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PH FOOD SECURITY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in the Post State of the Nation Address (SONA) Discussions, laid out efforts it has taken in the last year to address food security.   DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan reported the milestones achievements of the Department in supporting the efforts of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. […]

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UP TO LEAD WAY IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN OTHER SUCs, SAYS JIMENEZ

Speaking to the graduating class of University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez on Sunday announced that UP would lead efforts to democratize access to quality tertiary education by helping improve the quality of education in other SUCs. In his commencement address, Jimenez pointed out that “as the national university, we […]

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PH EYEING HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIPS WITH FRANCE

The Department of Health (DOH) met with the French Embassy to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the two countries geared towards providing integrated healthcare to all Filipinos. The meeting was led by DOH Secretary Teddy Herbosa and other health officials such as DOH Chief-of-Staff Undersecretary Dr. Gloria Balboa, and Undersecretary Dr. Lilibeth David.  On the […]

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FIRST LADY, FRASCO HOST DINNER FOR ABAC DELEGATES

First Lady Liza Marcos, together with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, joined the officials and delegates of the third leg of meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) during its gala dinner program at the newly inaugurated National Museum of the Philippines-Cebu.  ABAC is the private sector arm […]

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CEBU NAT’L MUSEUM TO SPUR VISAYAS TOURISM – FRASCO

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the newly inaugurated National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu (NMP-Cebu), the first of its kind in the province and the largest in the Visayas region, will spur tourism development not only for Cebu but for the entire region as well.   President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and First Lady […]

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DOH JOINS POST-SONA POVERTY REDUCTION DIALOGUE

The Department of Health (DOH) manifested its commitment to poverty reduction in the country during a crucial dialogue with other national government agencies (NGAs). The Post State of the Nation Address (SONA)- Poverty Reduction discussion cluster revolved around the need to strengthen whole-of-government approaches to poverty reduction. During the dialogue, the participating agencies- the  Department […]

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CSC OPENS GOV’T JOB PORTAL FOR JOBSEEKERS

Those aspiring to join the civil service can now explore the government’s job openings by visiting the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Job Portal at www.csc.gov.ph/career. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that the CSC Job Portal furnishes interested and qualified Filipino citizens with pertinent details regarding job vacancies offered by national government agencies, local government units, and […]

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PCSO COMMITS TO SUPPORT GOV’T’S NEW HEALTH AGENDA

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office will work hard to be a reliable partner in the Marcos administration’s health agenda, its chairman, Junie E. Cua said. “As is our commitment, we vow to continue working hard so we can be a reliable partner in Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s health agenda. We believe we are well placed […]

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PH, BRUNEI EYE FUTURE AGRI-TRADE DEALS, SAYS DA

A year before the 40th anniversary of the dynamic diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam, Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Megawati Manan exchanged valuable insights on potential agricultural trade opportunities between the two countries. To help Brunei with its increasing demand for rice, the Philippines […]

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PH HEALTH FACILITY DEV’T PLAN GETS PALACE OK

The Palace has officially adopted the Department of Health (DOH)’s Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP) 2020-2040. Endorsed to the Office of the President on May 25, 2023, the adoption became official through Memorandum Circular No. 26 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. “The PHFDP aims at transforming Filipino lives through an integrated healthcare system […]