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DPWH FINISHES ROXAS CITY SEAWALL

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has built a new seawall in Roxas City, Capiz to protect vulnerable coastal communities. Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office 6 OIC-Director Sanny Boy Oropel, the seawall now serves as a robust coastal defense of Barangay Punta Cogon, providing enhanced safety against inclement weather conditions. “The […]

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FRASCO SEES GROWTH FOR PH MEDICAL TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirmed its support for the Marcos Administration’s goal to boost the medical tourism industry in the country with collaborations with industry stakeholders in aesthetics, aging, and wellness. According to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, it is seen a potential “strong growth center” for the Philippines.  Frasco made the statement during […]

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PH-KOREA PILOT AGRI PROJECT OPENS IN LAGUNA

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), and the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA) Philippines Center formally opened its “Pilot Village Project on Protective Cultivation and Postharvest Management of Vegetables” in Siniloan, Laguna recently. DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Philippines Sang-hwa Lee, […]

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CUA PAYS TRIBUTE TO GOV’T WORKERS

As the country kicks off its celebration of the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine civil service, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua hailed the role of public servants in nation building. “Every need that we can think about, we can expect that there are government workers trying their best to address it. Nariyan […]

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MORE THAN 1,000 GET LOCAL TREASURER ELIGIBILITY

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to confer the Local Treasurer Eligibility to 1,018 individuals who passed the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) held on 11 June 2023. This figure represents 18.09 percent of the 5,626 total number of examinees. Jenny B. Sagario from Region IX topped the BCLTE with a rating […]

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ANGARA DONATES 10 MOTORCYCLES TO MMDA ACADEMY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received a donation of 10 motorcycles from Senator Sonny Angara.  Angara initiated the donation in support of the MMDA’s Motorcycle Riding Academy which is set to open on September 27. The Motorcycle Riding Academy will provide riders formal training on both theoretical and practical aspects of motorcycle riding, as […]

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DPWH INSTALLS MORE BOOSTER PUMPS IN MANILA

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed booster pumps to help address flooding in the areas of Tondo, Sta. Cruz and Quiapo in the city of Manila. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan, said that submersible axial pumps were installed to increase discharge and […]

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ONLINE ZUMBA KICK OFFS CIVIL SERVICE MONTH

Government officials and employees from various offices nationwide joined the online Zumba organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on 1 September 2023, to kick off the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles together with Commissioners Aileen Lourdes Lizada and Ryan Alvin Acosta led the online Zumba organized by the […]

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CSC: USE PH TROPICAL FABRICS IN GOV’T UNIFORMS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) launched the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9242 or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law on 30 August 2023 in Quezon City. The legislation mandates the use of PTF for the official uniforms of government officials and employees. “We should do our share to […]

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MMDA EYES MEASURES TO EASE KATIPUNAN TRAFFIC FLOW

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority inspected Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City in a bid to address traffic in the area in light of the resumption of face to face classes. During the early morning inspection, MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana said that the agency is studying measures to mitigate traffic as it has observed worsening […]