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DPWH: EXTENDED CLLEX OPERATIONAL BY MID-2023

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is eyeing to finish the expressway project in Central Luzon at the connection of Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)/Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) in Tarlac City, Tarlac up to San Juan, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija at the first half of 2023. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary […]

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FRANCE TO HELP DEVELOP PH DAIRY INDUSTRY

Officials of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) led by Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban formally welcomed the delegates from France led by French Ambassador to the Philippines and Micronesia Michèle Boccoz, with both sides presenting updates on various collaborative programs and potential areas for cooperation in agriculture. During her courtesy call, Boccoz put emphasis on […]

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DPWH TO FINISH BULACAN ROAD WIDENING IN 2023

Construction work to widen from two to four lanes the Arterial (Plaridel) Bypass Road linking North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway or Daang Maharlika in the Province of Bulacan is moving ahead swiftly. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that the road widening project aims to account for […]

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DENR, PRIVATE SECTOR TO PROTECT PH BIODIVERSITY

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Loyzaga underscored the importance of private sector collaboration in measures to protect and restore biodiversity during the COP15 biodiversity summit in Montreal, Canada. Loyzaga, who was designated by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. as his representative and Head of the Philippine delegation to the 15th Conference […]

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DPWH STARTS ILOILO-CAPIZ BYPASS ROAD

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is constructing a new bypass road that will soon reduce travel time going to various towns in northern Iloilo and the neighboring province of Capiz. Implemented by DPWH Iloilo 3rd District Engineering Office, the construction of the 2.2-kilometer Barotac Viejo Bypass Road is a multi-year project which […]

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‘KADIWA NG PASKO’ CONTINUES AFTER HOLIDAYS

The Kadiwa ng Pasko will carry on even after the holidays to serve Filipino food producers and consumers nationwide. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., confirmed this during the opening of the Kadiwa site in Valenzuela City recently. “From the 20 stalls initially opened, there are now 350 Kadiwa sites nationwide providing quality, safe and affordable produce.” […]

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304 STUDENTS NOW MICROSOFT YOUTH AMBASSADORS

The Department of Education and Microsoft Philippines recently conferred 304 graduates from various regions in the country at the Microsoft Youth Ambassadors (MYA) Program through a hybrid graduation ceremony at the DepEd Central Office. Spearheaded by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Youth Affairs and Special Concerns – Youth Formation Division (OASYASC-YFD) and in […]

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DOH PUSHES FOR BETTER CHOLERA RESPONSE

There were 5,860 cholera cases reported from January 1 to November 26, 2022 in the country, surveillance of the DOH Epidemiology Bureau (EB) showed. Despite this, no local governments have declared an outbreak as cases remained manageable thanks to the close coordination of hospitals and the Health Department in monitoring and treating patients. “We have […]

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MMFF’S ‘BALIK SAYA’ BEGINS ON DECEMBER 21 – ARTES

The Metro Manila Film Festival 2022 is set to bring another joy and excitement to both Filipino filmmakers and moviegoers as its most anticipated run in cinemas nears. On December 21, the MMFF will hold its Parade of Stars in Quezon City. The parade will feature floats carrying celebrities from the eight official movie entries […]

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CSC: 12,800 PASS TREASURER, FIRE, PENOLOGY EXAMS

A total of 10,115 examinees passed the Fire Officer Examination (FOE), while 1,574 hurdled the Penology Officer Examination (POE), and 1,081 others, the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently announced.  These figures represent 17.14%, 16.23%, and 18.13% of the total number of examinees who took the FOE, POE, […]