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ELECTRIC VEHICLE ROADMAP OUT BY Q1 2023 – LOTILLA

The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government aims to issue the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI) by the first quarter of next year. DOE said it is in close coordination with the Department of Transportation and the Department of Trade and Industry for the development of the blueprint which aims to […]

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DPWH TO INCLUDE SAFETY FEATURES IN INFRA PROJECTS

Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan reiterated the inclusion of necessary safety features in all DPWH infrastructure projects nationwide. In a memorandum, Bonoan echoed Department Order No. 164, series of 2016 which mandates DPWH Regional, District Engineering Offices, and Unified Project Management Office Clusters to include all safety design features or elements in all […]

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MMDA TO DEPLOY 1,500 PERSONNEL FOR UNDAS 2022

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) assured the public of its readiness to implement measures to ensure the orderly observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2. MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III said 1,500 personnel from the Traffic Discipline Office, Road Emergency Group, Metro Parkways Clearing Group, […]

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VOLUNTARY INDOOR MASK-WEARING GETS PALACE OK

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has approved the removal of the COVID-19 test requirements for incoming visitors and the lifting of the mask-wearing mandate for indoor settings. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the announcement in a press briefing at the Malacañang Palace, following the Cabinet meeting with the President. In line with the President’s vision […]

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DA LAUNCHES GREEN REVOLUTION 2.0

In line with the strong commitment of the national government towards achieving food security, the Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), launched the Green Revolution 2.0: Plants for Bountiful Barangays Movement (Luntiang Ani ng Mamamayan) at Rizal Park in Luneta, Manila. The Green Revolution 2.0 is an initiative of the Department, […]

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DPWH LAKBAY ALALAY TO AID MOTORISTS FOR ‘UNDAS’

All Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional and District Engineering Offices will once again deploy teams that will aid motorists in the forthcoming long weekend for the nationwide observance of All Saints’ Day. According to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, the Department’s motorist assistance program dubbed “Lakbay Alalay” has been reactivated and will be […]

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74K EXAMINEES TAKE IN-PERSON CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

A total of 74,766 examinees took three (3) civil service examinations on Sunday, 23 October, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported. This number represents 92.50% of the 80,826 registered examinees nationwide. The actual number of test takers are as follows: 59,092 for the Fire Officer Examination (FOE); 9,711 for the Penology Officer Examination (POE); and […]

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DPWH FINISHES ILOILO ACCESS ROADS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the improvement of access roads that will connect rural communities to main highways and hasten the transport of agricultural products in the city of Passi and the municipality of Leganes, Iloilo. DPWH Iloilo 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) has completed 556.8 lineal meters of portland […]

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OFW MISAMIS ORIENTAL HOSPITAL SET FOR RENOVATION

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital in the municipality of Alubijid will undergo improvements as soon as possible. OWWA chief Arnell Ignacio visited the hospital after it was brought up by Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III, a native of Cagayan de Oro, during a recent budget hearing. “Pumunta tayo dito. […]

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PHITEX 2022 YIELDS RECORD-BREAKING P173M SALES

The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2022 tallied a record-breaking P172,602,851 business sales leads in just two days, according to data from the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism. The said amount is based on the initial submission of negotiated sales of Philippine sellers physically present at the event recently surpassing […]