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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a 30-lineal meter bridge that now improves accessibility and provides ease of travel to locals and motorists in Barangay Apurawan, Aborlan, Palawan. Citing a report by DPWH Region IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the New Hilipad Bridge along Aramaywan-Berong-Puerto Princesa Road […]
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday expressed support for amendments to Republic Act No. (RA) 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act that would allow the President to suspend and adjust the period of implementation of the premium rates scheduled for PhilHealth contributors, as it acknowledged that the government should be given the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has facilitated safer and faster mobility for Maria Aurora residents in the province of Aurora by constructing a new bridge that connects far-flung communities. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that a two-lane bridge completed by the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., reaffirmed its commitment to stop the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in the country by reinforcing disease control measures. For 2023, the DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) has allotted a P177.78 million in funds for the government’s Avian […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony of the 10th Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Palawan which aims to enhance the overall tourist experience of both foreign and local visitors. The TRA, a flagship project of the DOT that is among the priority programs of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., is […]
To ensure a healthy and productive workforce, mental and physical fitness programs are needed to promote employee well-being—this was stressed by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles. Under CSC Resolution No. 1901265 or the Guidelines on the Development of Mental Health Program (MHP) in the Public Sector promulgated on 23 October 2019, and circularized […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to open a center for disaster preparedness training that will provide instruction to help emergency and calamity responders prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The training center aims to improve and institutionalize disaster response measures in the metropolis and to provide a safe, conducive, and […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delivered in Iloilo Province a newly-paved access road from Bangga Boling to Sitio Camp Site in the town of Sta. Barbara and a new municipal tourism building in Alimodian. Residents of Barangay Cadagmayan Norte and other neighboring upland communities in Sta. Barbara now have better access […]
The anticipated 139 port of calls from top cruise lines signals the readiness of the Philippines to claim the position as one of the regional cruise centers in Asia. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the pronouncement as she welcomed 317 guests and 415 mix of Filipino and foreign crew aboard the […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) enjoined all government agencies to use the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) for employee uniform as a way to instill patriotism and nationalism among public officials and employees. “We encourage all government agencies to promote the use of local fabrics and textiles by using them as base materials in the uniforms […]