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DOT NAT’L TOURISM PLAN GETS PBBM’S OK — FRASCO

The President’s approval of the National Tourism Development Plan 2023-2028 crafted by the Department of Tourism (DOT), in consultation with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, will further spur the transformation, and at the same time, give massive opportunities for the tourism sector.  This, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco who expressed her […]

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FAKE MMDA EMPLOYEE NABBED IN ENTRAPMENT OPERATION

Joint operations of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Intelligence and Investigation Office (IIO) have arrested a 36-year-old male for allegedly extorting money while posing as MMDA personnel.  The suspect, identified as Jacob Arellano, a resident of Antipolo Rizal, was arrested during an entrapment operation led by joint […]

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NOGRALES TO GOV’T WORKERS: ‘STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE’

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded public servants to step up and seize every opportunity to display excellence as it translates to improved public service delivery and efficient client transactions. Speaking at the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) during the agency’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, 15 May 2023, Chairperson Nograles said that the […]

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DA UNVEILS 4 AGRI-FISHERIES PROJECTS WORTH P65B

“The Marcos Administration will continue to push for stronger support for the sector, because expanding investments in food production will create jobs and promote progress,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said. As part of the National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) celebration, the DA continued to honor the farmers and fisherfolk and […]

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DPWH FINISHES UPGRADED ZAMBOANGA CITY ROAD

An upgraded portion of Lamisahan-Victoria Road now facilitates improved accessibility and more convenient transport for local communities in Barangay Lamisahan, Zamboanga City. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia reported that the newly-paved 443.19-linear meter road reduces travel time to and from the national highway from 30 minutes to only […]

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DOH, DMW EYE MORE REINTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR OFWS

Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire, together with Undersecretary for Governance and Organizational Development Team (GODT) Dr. Kenneth Ronquillo met with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Assistant Secretary Venecio Legaspi to discuss ways to strengthen existing reintegration efforts for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), especially healthcare workers and their families. During the […]

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SOROPTIMIST INT’L LAUDED FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced a women’s forum at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City where she joined her fellow women leaders in sharing their advocacies for the empowerment of women and girls. As guest of honor at the 29th Mid-Biennal Conference organized by the Soroptimist International of the Americas-Philippines Region, Frasco emphasized […]

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KOREA ADB MEET FEATURES BATAAN-CAVITE BRIDGE

Korean construction and engineering companies are interested to participate in the procurement of the design and build of a mega inter-island bridge project in Luzon. Upon the invitation of the  Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) which organizes the Global Project Plaza 2023 to bring together foreign government organizations, contractors and financial institutions, the Department of […]

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FARMERS’ MONTH FOCUS: LIVESTOCK, POULTRY

The Department of Agriculture (DA) formally opened the third week of the 2023 National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) celebration with the launch of the week-long exhibit and bazaar featuring livestock and poultry products at the DA grounds. During the opening program, DA Undersecretary for Administration and Finance Agnes Catherine Miranda celebrated the P61.66 billion […]

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CSC SETS CAREER SERVICE EXAMS ON AUGUST 20

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the applications for the 20 August 2023 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Subprofessional Levels will be from 22 May to 21 June 2023. In an official statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said the Commission has already made extensive preparations in anticipation of a […]