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The Department of Education (DepEd), through the International Cooperation Office (ICO), announced the conduct of the ICO-KPTEP 4th learning series to strengthen the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Global Citizenship Education (GCED). “Advancing Global Citizenship Education must be a priority for the education sector,” Education Secretary Leonor Briones said. “Our learners should be ready to be […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) hailed the local government units in the National Capital Region (NCR) for organizing activities in line with the celebration of “World No Tobacco Day.” A motorcade, organized by the Marikina City Health Office and Office of Public Safety and Security, was joined by bikers, volunteers, personnel, and supporters. This […]
With the country observing Flag Days from 28 May to 12 June, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government workers of their duty to respect the Philippine flag as an act of patriotism. “As civil servants, we should be living exemplars of patriotism. Not only is it part and parcel of the public nature of […]
Two preventive road maintenance projects by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now provide seamless and more convenient travel in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Completed in Tacurong City is a 3.25-lane kilometer asphalt overlay along Kidapawan-Allah Junction Road and another 2.97-kilometer asphalt overlay along Marbel-Allah Valley-Cotabato Road in Barangay Dansuli, Isulan. “The […]
The Philippine government will no longer require a pre-departure COVID-19 test for incoming fully vaccinated passengers as part of its measures to revive the pandemic-hit economy. Following the recommendations made by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as a means to further ease the travel requirements and encourage more tourists to visit the country, the Inter-Agency […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Jim Sampulna praised the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) for launching a technical review process of the current response to wildlife and forest crimes in the Philippines. Sampulna said the Wildlife and Forest Crime Analytic Toolkit will combat the unlawful and “lucrative” industry of illegal […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Deputy Director Soo-jin Cho, with Assistant Director Chan-hwei Lee of the Imported Food Inspection Management under the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) met recently to complete the plans for the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Food Safety of Philippine Exports to Korea. Dar underscored the importance of […]
As part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to strengthen early grade reading, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with Smart Communications and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), turned over 100 school-in-a-bag (SIAB) kits worth over P10.4 million ($208,000) to the Department of Education (DepEd). USAID Philippines Acting Mission Director Brandon […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), along with other government agencies and local government units (LGUs), declared its complete support for the Department of Health’s “Sabay SaVaxx Kontra COVID” campaign, which kicked off in Mandaluyong City with the rollout of the second vaccine booster shots for healthcare workers and senior citizens. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking forward to finishing the paving of access ramps for a new bridge in Loay, Bohol by June 7, 2022. In his report to Secretary Roger Mercado, Undersecretary and Build Build Build Chief Implementer Emil Sadain said that the construction of the approach road for the […]