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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently launched its own TikTok channel to reach out to the younger segment of the population needing information about its programs, policies, and services. The channel, with the handle @civilservicegovph, has garnered more than 9,000 followers since it started last 30 January 2023. “Napatunayan na ng marami, maging iba’t ibang […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) entered into a new agreement with the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) on the scholarship program named Pamanang Lingkod-Bayan Iskolarsyip on 23 February 2023 at the CSC Central Office, Quezon City. As part of the incentives under the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) Program of the CSC, Pamanang […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) recognized top taxpayers and importers for the Calendar Year 2022 for their exemplary tax compliance and commitment to paying taxes responsibly. The PCAG held an awarding ceremony on February 15 in the Bureau of Customs, Port Area, Manila. Under Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio’s leadership, the BOC […]
Officials from the Philippine government, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the United Nations (UN) jointly launched on February 20, 2023, a program that aims to address the high rates of adolescent pregnancies in the country. Funded by the Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the joint program “Accelerating the Reduction […]
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is set increase the number of covered outpatient hemodialysis sessions from 90 to 156. “Good news po ito sa ating dialysis patients dahil ngayong taon ay nakatakdang itaas ng PhilHealth ang bilang ng covered outpatient hemodialysis sessions. Mula 90 sessions ay magiging 156 na po ang covered,” PhilHealth acting […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local government of Caloocan unveiled the expansion of Caloocan City Nature Park Phase 2 located at Barangay 179, Amparo Subdivision, North Caloocan City, as part of the agency’s Adopt-A-Park project. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan, and Caloocan City 1st District […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced that the Philippines and two of its leading destinations, Intramuros and Cebu, have been nominated for major awards under the Asia category of the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA). The Philippines is once again in the running as Asia’s Leading Beach Destination at the 2023 edition […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed its P49-million road concreting project that now benefits Barangays Cabasagan and Bangkal in Matanao, Davao del Sur. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Davao del Sur District Engineer Nicomedes Parilla, Jr. said that the newly-paved road stretching 2.78 kilometers provides smoother and […]
A strategy plan is now being developed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) that will promote the planting of hybrid seeds to 1.5 million hectares of rice land during the dry season, Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel De Mesa said. This was after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the adoption of hybrid rice varieties […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and San Juan City government, inspected the Agora Public Market to monitor compliance with the suggested retail prices (SRP) of basic necessities and prime commodities. The inspection was led by MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Undersecretary Procopio […]