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MMDA FIELD WORKERS TO TAKE BREAKS VS HEAT STROKE

Starting April, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose a 30-minute “heat stroke break” for its field personnel to cope with the blistering summer heat. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes has signed a memorandum circular re-implementing the “heat stroke break” policy to protect field personnel from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps […]

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PHILIPPINES, FRANCE HOLD 2ND AGRICULTURE FORUM

The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the French government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty and the Bureau of Exportation and International Partnership, organized the 2nd Philippines-France Agriculture Forum recently. With the theme, “Improving the integration of small-hold farmers and fisherfolks in the global value chain for agricultural commodities through […]

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MARCOS MARKS DISEASE CONTROL CENTER BILL AS URGENT

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed appreciation for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to certify as urgent Senate Bill No. 1869, also known as the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) bill. Creating a local CDC will further strengthen the country’s capability to address public health emergencies, making for effective disease prevention and control. […]

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1ST SUMMER FILM FEST ALL SET ON APRIL 2, SAYS MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is all set for the first Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Parade of Stars to be held in Quezon City on April 2. Kicking off at 4 pm in Villa Beatriz, the Parade of Stars will showcase eight floats featuring each movie in this year’s lineup: Apag; Singlebells; […]

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DA TAPS ARMY FOR NCR DELIVERIES OF AGRI PRODUCTS

The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has delivered on its commitment to bring agricultural products straight from the farmers to the consumers through a partnership between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of National Defense (DND), which has mobilized the Philippine Army (PA) for this initiative. With the assistance from the PA’s […]

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DPWH FINISHES ILOILO TOWN FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a new flood control structure along Jaro-Aganan River to protect agri-communities in Alimodian, Iloilo from flood related hazards. Built at the downstream of Aganan River in Barangay Poblacion, the project involves the construction of 711-lineal meter reinforced concrete revetment wall for the mitigation of flash […]

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NO OIL SPILL IN PUERTO GALERA, SAYS FRASCO

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said that affected frontline tourism workers will be subjected to capacity building and skills training programs in a bid to prepare and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood following the oil spill incident in Mindoro. “At this point, it’s really about ensuring that our tourism frontline […]

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NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

The Department of Agriculture-National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA) celebrated its 28th Foundation Anniversary with the theme, “NDA at 28: Patungo sa Masaganang Industriya ng Pagatasan”. “As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize the crucial role that the NDA plays in our pursuit of a prosperous and sustainable dairy industry. Since its establishment, the NDA has been […]

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DPWH OPENS NLEX-SLEX CALOOCAN-ESPAÑA SECTION

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial inauguration of the first section of the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project from the C-3 Road in Caloocan City to España Boulevard in Manila. Joining the President were Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) Chairman Manuel […]

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MORE THAN 380K TOOK MARCH 26 CSC EXAM – NOGRALES

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that a total of 381,735 individuals took the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) Professional and Subprofessional levels in 94 testing centers nationwide. According to CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles, 94.56% of the registered individuals took part in the exam for aspiring civil servants, with 331,928 takers for the […]