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UP, EDCOM REVIVE ANGARA FELLOWSHIP

The University of the Philippines and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) signed a partnership to collaborate on education policy research through the UP President Edgardo J. Angara Fellowship (UPPEJA). Present during the signing ceremony were EDCOM 2 Executive Director Dr. Karol Mark Yee, UP President Angelo A. Jimenez, UP Vice President for […]

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MMDA’S BAYANIHAN SA BARANGAY GOES TO MAKATI

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Local Government of Makati, held its “Bayanihan sa Barangay” project at Brgy. Bangkal, as part of the agency’s clean-up drive aimed to help densely populated areas and to bring the agency’s services closer to the public.   According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the […]

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3 LAGUNA TOWNS SIGN PAGSANJAN FALLS PACT

The municipalities of Cavinti, Lumban, and Pagsanjan in the Province of Laguna have signed a tripartite agreement aimed at uniting the stakeholders of the world-renowned Pagsanjan Falls to reinvigorate tourism and to preserve and protect the Pagsanjan Gorge National Park (PGNP). This unity, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco who witnessed the signing, would propel […]

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DA, BATAAN TOWN INK ‘ZERO KM’ FOOD PROJECT PACT

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has joined forces with the municipalities of Dinalupihan and Hermosa, and the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) for the implementation of the Zero Kilometer or “0 KM” food project. Zero KM promotes healthy eating while minimizing the cost and environmental impact of transporting the products. It supports the use and […]

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DPWH CELEBRATES 125TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY

As part of the month-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), officials and employees of the DPWH Central Office, National Capital Region, and Regional Office IV-B jumpstarted a series of activities. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the resumption of face-to-face activities this year is a well-received […]

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PH NOW BECOMING CRUISE CENTER IN ASIA, SAYS DOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) tackled some of the most pressing issues and concerns on cruise tourism with government and private stakeholders responsible for this product portfolio, as the country embarks on its goal as a “regional cruise center” in Asia.   Since opening the country to international travel, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said […]

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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. […]