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NEA POWER 101 SEMINAR GOES TO VISAYAS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) gathered key officials of Electric Cooperatives (ECs) from Region VI, VII and VIII in a seminar that aims to capacitate their newly elected Board of Directors, and newly appointed General Managers and Officer-in-Charge in understanding the Electric Power Industry. Former Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Commissioner Atty. Josefina Patricia M. Asirit […]

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CSC TO GOV’T AGENCIES: BOOST DRIVE AGAINST VAW

As the nation observes the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 November to 12 December, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) called on government agencies to intensify efforts to protect women in the public sector against gender-based violence. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said measures must be taken to foster a safe environment […]

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DA: PH, BRAZIL EYE MORE AGRICULTURE COOPERATION

Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Brazilian Ambassador Jose Maria de Souza e Silva, recently discussed necessary measures for a stronger, more vibrant agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador de Souza called for the potential creation of a model system of inspecting export meat and meat products in which the […]

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NCR LGUS TO SUSPEND DRIVER’S LICENSE CONFISCATIONS

Metro Manila mayors have agreed to impose a moratorium on the confiscation of driver’s license of traffic violators as well as the interconnectivity with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to quickly identify drivers with multiple violations, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. This was after the Metro Manila Council, the governing and policy-making body […]

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GOV’T WORKERS TOLD: DON’T SOLICIT HOLIDAY GIFTS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reminded government workers to refrain from soliciting gifts in line with the holiday season. “Bagama’t bahagi na ng ating kulturang Pilipino ang pagiging mapagbigay lalo na sa panahon ng Kapaskuhan, tandaan po natin na ang ating serbisyo bilang lingkod bayan ay binabayaran na ng taumbayan sa pamamagitan ng ating […]

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MMDA: ALTERNATE ROUTES FOR DEC. 21 MMFF PARADE

All is set for the Parade of Stars 2022 that will take place in Quezon City on December 21 and signal the start of the countdown to the highly anticipated and illustrious Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The parade, hosted by the Quezon City local government, will feature floats carrying the stars of the eight […]

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DPWH BUILDS AGRO-TOURISM ROAD IN BATAAN

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the concrete paving of a local road providing residents and tourists easier access to the agro-tourism area in Dinalupihan, Bataan. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that the DPWH Bataan First District Engineering Office (DEO) […]

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DOT OPENS 1ST LUZON TOURIST REST AREA IN BAGUIO

The Department of Tourism (DOT) in partnership with the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and the Baguio City local government broke ground on the first ever Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Luzon recently. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the signing of the provisional Memorandum of Agreement (MO A) held at the Baguio Country […]

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GCG AWARDS NEA AS A TOP-PERFORMING GOCC

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) continues as one of the top-ranking Government- Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), according to the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG). Since 2020, the NEA has made it to the list of top-performing GOCCs in the country based on the Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) for GOCCs.  The GCG is mandated to […]

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DPWH TO PLANT 1,000 TREES FOR EVERY P5-M PROJECT

Contractors with flood-control projects funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will now be required to plant more trees, in addition to the mandatory Tree Replacement Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan recently signed Department Order (DO) No. 238, series of 2022, mandating implementing […]