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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 […]

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DOH TO HELP PALAWAN UPGRADE EL NIDO HOSPITAL

Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire, along with Field Implementation and Coordination Team for NCR and South Luzon (FICT) Assistant Secretary Dr. Gloria Balboa and MIMAROPA Assistant Regional Director Vilma Diez, visited the El Nido Community Hospital (ENCH) in Palawan as part of the hospital rounds in the municipality. The visit opened the […]

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PATA TO REBUILD PAGSANJAN, LAGUNA TOURISM

In a show of support to the private sector stakeholders, Department of Tourism (DOT) officials came in full force for a fund-raising gala organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter at the Manila Hotel recently. The association celebrated their golden year by raising funds through a fashion show for a cause that […]

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MMDA, PHILHEALTH SIGN ‘KONSULTA’ PACT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation-National Capital Region (PhilHealth-NCR) sealed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulta Program). The MOU was signed by MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana, and PhilHealth NCR Vice President Dr. Bernadette Lico. “The […]

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CSC SIGNS RULES FOR FIRST-TIME JOBSEEKERS’ LAW

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles joined heads of government agencies in signing the Joint Operational Guidelines (JOG) for Republic Act No. 11261 or the First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act (FTJAA) at the Kingsford Hotel Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City on Friday, 12 May 2023. “The ceremonial signing activity is the culmination of the […]