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PH, SOUTH KOREA SIGN AGRI, FISHERY DEV’T PACT

With the presence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Kyungpook National University (KNU) of the Republic of Korea signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agriculture and Fishery Development Cooperation recently. The MOU, signed by DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Director Joel Lales, and […]

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DOH, WHO, UNICEF LAUNCH ROUTINE VAXXING PROGRAM

In observation of World Immunization Week (WIW) this April 2023, the Department of Health (DOH), together with developmental partners United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO), launched Chikiting Ligtas 2023: Join the Big Catch Up, Magpabakuna para sa Healthy Pilipinas!, a nationwide supplemental immunization campaign, to vaccinate children against measles, rubella, and […]

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CUA WANTS A PCSO BRANCH OFFICE IN EVERY PROVINCE

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) chairman Junie E. Cua is pushing for the establishment of a branch in every province in the country so it could better serve the Filipino people. “Maganda po kung magkaroon ng branch sa 82 lalawigan ng bansa, alinsunod sa marching order ni Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. na palawakin pa ang […]

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FRASCO HOLDS LISTENING TOUR IN SAN FRANCISCO

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged the tourism stakeholders of San Francisco in California in a productive discussion to explore market opportunities from the region. Tackling matters such as connectivity, promotional and marketing efforts, sustainable tourism practices, and investment opportunities, Frasco apprised the panel of the various efforts and initiatives of the […]

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MARCOS LEADS P543-M AID DISTRIBUTION TO FARMERS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the awarding of interventions amounting to P543.16 million for farm mechanization and modernization to improve food security levels particularly in the “Rice Granary of the Philippines.” Marcos, who concurrently heads the Department of Agriculture (DA), highlighted the importance of making the agriculture and fisheries sector the center of his administration’s […]

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DPWH, DICT SIGN E-GOVERNANCE PACT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formalized its collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to ensure faster, more streamlined, and convenient delivery of services to its stakeholders nationwide. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding for E-Governance, the cornerstone […]

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CSC OFFERS GOV’T WORKERS TRAINING THIS MAY

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites government employees to enroll and participate in the learning and development (L&D) programs offered by the Civil Service Institute (CSI) for May 2023. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that CSI, as the training and development arm of the CSC, is offering various online and in-person courses from 2 to […]

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FRASCO LAUNCHES 1ST PH TRAVEL FAIR IN US

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was beaming with pride and love of country as she unveiled the first-ever Philippine Travel Fair in the United States of America. “I am extremely delighted to know that the Philippines continue to be a top-of-mind destination for our friends here in the USA. I can feel the nostalgia and […]

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DPWH FINISHES INFRA PROJECTS IN ISABELA

Five barangays in the towns of Roxas, Luna, and Quezon, Isabela Province are the recipients of newly-constructed infrastructure projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 2 OIC-Director Reynaldo Alconcel, said that the completed projects implemented by the DPWH Isabela 2nd […]

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CSC IS 9TH MOST TRUSTED GOV’T AGENCY – NOGRALES

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) welcomed the results of a recent national survey where it ranked 9th among the most trusted, and 10th among the most approved government agencies. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles expressed his gratitude to the Filipino public for trusting the agency as it performs its mandate as the central human resource agency […]