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DTI, WOMENBIZPH SIGN PACT ON FTA AWARENESS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Women’s Business Council Philippines, Inc. (WomenBizPh) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote awareness on the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs), such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, with the end view of increasing the country’s utilization of these preferential arrangements.  DTI […]

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NOGRALES TO GOV’T WORKERS: TAKE CSC ONLINE COURSES

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles urged public servants to elevate their knowledge by joining the competency-based learning and development (L&D) courses offered online through the CSC Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS is an online platform developed by the Civil Service Institute (CSI) that serves as a one-stop-shop for civil servants who want […]

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DA: LAGONGLONG PORT TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. hailed the Lagonglong Port in Misamis Oriental as a “timely” infrastructure project aligned with the government’s goal to increase food production. “Lagonglong Port dovetails with the Department of Agriculture’s push to boost agricultural production, ensure accessibility to affordable food, and achieve food security for our countrymen,” Tiu Laurel said during […]

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DPWH BOOSTS SAFETY ALONG TARLAC ECOTOURISM ROAD

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently installed road safety devices along the 5.18-kilometer portion of Tarlac Ecotourism Park Access Road in San Jose, Tarlac. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Tarlac 1st District Engineer Neil Farala said that the installation of LED street lights, warning and informative signages, and […]

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DA HELPS FARMERS SELL HIGHLAND VEGETABLES

Over 160 tons of highland vegetables were sold and will be sold this January through Kadiwa’s Veggie Connect and other market linkage programs of the Department of Agriculture. The move, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr., will provide a much-needed financial boost to close to 100 farmers, preventing potential food wastage and providing […]

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FRASCO LAUDS CONTRIBUTION OF CEBU TOUR GUIDES

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco hosted a special meet and greet with Cebu’s tour guides, acknowledging their significant contribution to the tourism industry’s success in the past year at the Marco Polo Hotel in Cebu recently. The event brought together 72 local tour guides, who serve as the frontliners of Cebu’s tourism […]

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DPWH, JICA DISCUSS MAJOR FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to develop a detailed plan for the Project Enhancement of the Flood Control Strategy in the Pasig-Marikina River and Cagayan River Basins, two of the major river basins in Luzon identified as top priorities for Japan-funded […]

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QUALIFIED WORKERS URGED: APPLY FOR CSE-PR GRANT

Workers in government who have been in the service for at least 10 years and have acquired relevant knowledge and skills but do not possess the appropriate civil service eligibility are encouraged to apply for the Grant of Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR). Under Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution No. 2301123 promulgated on […]

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ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT FINISHED

Low-lying communities in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte are now safe from the flood related hazards brought by Anongan River with a newly built embankment structure delivered by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Based on the report of DPWH Region IX Director Cayamombao Dia, the project involved the construction of a 330-meter long, […]

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HERBOSA LEADS OPENING OF IMUS SUPERHEALTH CENTER

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa, together with Assistant Secretary Ariel Valencia, Imus, Cavite City Mayor Alex Advincula, and Vice Mayor Homer Saquilayan, led the Blessing and Inauguration of the Imus Super Health Center in Carsadang Bago 1 Imus, Cavite recently.  The said super health center offers different health services like x-ray, animal bite […]