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CSC BARES 2022 PAGASA AWARD WINNERS

“It is with pride that I announce the winners of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Pagasa Award as these lingkod bayani are considered gems in public service. They belong to that distinct group of government workers who quietly and without fanfare, pursued their public service mandates with indefatigable commitment, excellence, and integrity, to the extent […]

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COE MAY NOW BE SECURED IN ANY CSC REGIONAL OFFICE

Requests for Certification of Eligibility or COE is now made more convenient, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced. Civil service eligibles may now request and secure their COE and its authenticated copies in any of CSC’s 16 Regional Offices regardless of their place of examination. The CSC, however, clarified that only its Regional Offices are […]

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DEPED GETS INT’L RECOGNITION FOR WINS PROGRAM

As one of the implementing countries of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools (WinS) policy in Southeast Asia, the Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) has been recognized for its implementation of the said program. The Regional Fit for School Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with the […]

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DA FOILS SMUGGLING OF FOOD ITEMS WORTH P78.9M

The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues its intensified measures against agricultural smuggling as the Office of the Assistant Secretary for DA Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA I&E), along with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC), successfully seized P78.9 million worth of illegally imported agricultural goods during separate operations at the Manila […]

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DPWH PROTECTS BALER COCONUT FARMS WITH RIVERWALL

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has built a flood control structure along the Malupa-Dian-Aguang River that now protects nearby coconut plantations in Baler, Aurora. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that the DPWH Aurora District Engineering Office (DEO) completed a 746-meter riverwall […]

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RIZAL PROVINCE REGAINS AVIAN FLU-FREE STATUS — DA

The Province of Rizal regained its Avian Influenza-Free Status following the Department of Agriculture (DA) Memorandum Circular No. 1 issued by Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban recently. The declaration is based on Article 10.4.6 of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health Code (2021), which provides that the Avian Influenza free status of […]

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NCR MAYORS BACK CALL FOR PNP EXECS’ RESIGNATIONS

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) issued a resolution expressing support to the appeal of the Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, Jr. for the courtesy resignation of the high-ranking officials of the Philippine National Police as part of its internal cleansing campaign. Based on the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution […]

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DPWH IMPROVES FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD IN ILOILO

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finished paving a 4.4-kilometer farm-to-market road that will benefit highland communities in Lemery, Iloilo. Costing P90 million, the road improvement project involves upgrading of the Cabantohan-Lemery Road from gravel into 2-lane concrete with stone masonry and grouted riprap. Citing a report by DPWH Regional Office 6 […]

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PH, CHINA SIGN TOURISM COOPERATION AGREEMENT

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and its counterpart Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China have signed an Implementation Program on Tourism Cooperation to push for bilateral tourism cooperation between the Philippines and China. Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco signed the Implementation Program (IP) on Tourism Cooperation together with […]

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LEYTE’S HILONGOS-MAHAPLAG ROAD 41% COMPLETE – DPWH

In its effort to strengthen and increase accessibility, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently undertaking the construction of an access road connecting the towns of Mahaplag and Hilongos in the Province of Leyte. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar Tabacon, said that the P4.24-billion […]