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PCSO VOWS TO ‘KEEP ITS LINES OPEN’ TO PUBLIC

In keeping with its goal to be an agency that responds to the people’s concerns, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has vowed to continue to keep its lines open to the public. “Ang PCSO ay narito para tumulong at makinig sa ating mga kababayan. Our people can trust that we will continue to keep our […]

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GOV’T WORKERS TOLD: BE STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded the 1.8 million workforces of government to promote environmental conservation and sustainability as the country celebrates Philippine Environment Month this June, and the global observance of World Environment Day on 05 June 2023. Chairperson Nograles emphasized the responsibility of government employees to safeguard the nation’s resources as […]

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3 MALACAÑANG COMPLEX MANSIONS WELCOME VISITORS

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes and supports the opening of three mansions in the Malacañang complex to the public.  Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her support for the Malacañang Heritage Tours, saying: “The Department of Tourism welcomes and extends its full support for the Malacañang Heritage Tours, initiated by our First Lady Liza […]

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LITHUANIAN GOV’T DONATES 390K BIVALENT VAX DOSES

The Philippine Government, through the Department of Health (DOH), received the donated COVID-19 bivalent vaccines from the Lithuanian government. More than 390,000 doses of vaccines arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. Among the DOH officials present in receiving the vaccines were Management Services Team (MST) Assistant Secretary Dr. […]

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DA-FPA CELEBRATES 46TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

The Department of Agriculture – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (DA-FPA) highlighted the need for an effective and efficient regulation of agricultural chemicals for food security and environmental protection amidst global crises during the celebration of their 46th founding anniversary recently. Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, together with Assistant Secretary Rex Estoperez and DA-FPA officials, led the […]

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PH BAGS EMERGING MUSLIM-FRIENDLY DESTINATION AWARD

The Philippines has been awarded as the Emerging Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year at the prestigious Halal in Travel Global Summit 2023 in Singapore, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced.  The Halal in Travel Global Summit 2023 recognizes destinations, organizations, companies, and individuals who have made a significant impact on the Muslim lifestyle travel segment.  […]

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MMDA, TAGUIG LGU LEAD HAGONOY CREEK CLEANUP

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Taguig City Government called on the public to break the dumping-cleaning cycle by changing their mindset in managing solid wastes as they led the massive cleanup operations of Hagonoy Creek/Retarding Pool in order to prevent flooding. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, at least 50 […]

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DPWH OPENS NEW BRIDGE ACROSS MALOGO RIVER

Residents of Barangays Canlusong and San Isidro in the municipality of E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental can now safely cross Malogo River with the construction of a new Sitio Calaptan Bridge by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie Bueno said that the bridge replacement offers a huge improvement compared to […]

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DOT, DND, DILG PARTNER UP FOR MINDANAO TOURISM

In a historic move, the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of National Defense (DND), and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), have joined together for the first ever Mindanao Tourism Convergence to forge a collaboration in promoting the region as a peaceful and viable destination for domestic and international travelers.  In a ceremonial […]

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FRASCO AIDS ZAMBOANGA CITY TOURISM WORKERS

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with Mindanao Community-Based Tourism Organization (CBTO) members in Zamboanga City for a formal turnover of livelihood assistance worth P200,000. Frasco handed it over to the Sta. Cruz People’s Organization, the group managing Sta. Cruz Island, the famed protected area known to many as Zamboanga’s Pink Sand Beach.  “Nandito po […]