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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 […]

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CSC CHAIR TO NEW DOCTORS: SERVE THE PEOPLE

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles congratulated the 1,573 new doctors who officially took their oath as Licensed Physicians on 19 April 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. “Today’s oath-taking is not merely a ceremony to practice medicine; it is a solemn act and eternal promise to adhere closely to the […]

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PHILHEALTH TO ROLL OUT MEMBERS’ EXPANDED BENEFITS

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to roll out its expanded coverage and benefits for its members. Among the first to be implemented is the increase in the number of covered outpatient hemodialysis sessions from 90 to 156, PhilHealth acting president and chief executive officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. said. The PhilHealth chief […]

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NEW ROAD FOR NORTH COTABATO RUBBER, COCONUT FARMS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed a farm-to-market road (FMR) that now aids farmers in Baranggay Kabalantian, Arakan, North Cotabato. Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office 12 Director Basir Ibrahim to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, the completed 2.7-kilometer, 4-lane road is now beneficial to locals, especially the farmers of […]

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DA LEADS CELEBRATION OF HIGH VALUE CROPS WEEK

The Department of Agriculture-High Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) led the celebration of the 3rd High Value Crops (HVC) Week with the theme, “Green Revolution: Road Towards Exportation”. The HVC week is celebrated every April to mark the implementation anniversary of the Republic Act 7900 or the High-Value Crops Development Act of 1995, which aims […]

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FRASCO LAUDS ‘PANAAD SA NEGROS’ FESTIVAL RETURN

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco lauded the reopening of this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival 2023 in Bacolod City. Speaking before thousands of Negrenses from its 32 municipalities and cities, Frasco said celebrating cultural heritage is a necessity to honor the past and provide the youth with a view into the future. “You are the […]

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PRESIDENT MARCOS LAUNCHES KADIWA IN BULACAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently launched another outlet of the growing Kadiwa ng Pangulo Program in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan to provide affordable agri-fishery commodities to consumers and a ready market for farmers and fisherfolk. “Tinitingnan namin na maging maayos ang pag-supply ng mga bilihin na mura para sa ating mga kababayan. Iyan […]

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DOT PROMOTES PH TOURISM TO LOS ANGELES FILM EXECS

In a meeting set in the show business capital of the world, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged in an animated discussion with film executives and creative industries stakeholders of Los Angeles in California to further promote film tourism for the Philippines. The meeting was part of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Listening Tours in […]

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PHILIPPINES, TURKEY INK TOURISM DEV’T AGREEMENT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the recently concluded successful negotiations on air service entitlements between the Philippines and Turkey, noting that the significant development in connectivity will boost tourism in the country. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said such a development would further position the Philippines as an ideal destination for international travelers, especially during […]