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FREE CHARGING FOR E-BIKES, SCOOTERS AT MMDA HQ

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched a free solar charging station for electronic bikes and electronic scooters to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation and promote green and renewable energy. The solar charging station, located at the new MMDA head office building in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City, will be opened to the public […]

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DPWH OPENS RESILIENT CLARIN BRIDGE IN LOAY, BOHOL

The countdown to the long-awaited day for the full opening to vehicular traffic of the newly built iconic bridge in Loay, Bohol has come to an end. In his report to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado, Undersecretary and Build Build Build Program Chief Implementer Emil K. Sadain said […]

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DPWH CONVERTS 7 NORTHERN LUZON ROADS INTO HIGHWAYS

Some seven provincial roads in Northern Luzon have been converted into national highways to spur productivity in the area, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The conversion project is contained in a department order signed by DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado and covers various roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, […]

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DENR LAUNCHES ECOYOUTH PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIA

The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) launched ERDB Youth’s EcoYouth Podcast via Facebook, YouTube, and Spotify. It is a four-episode podcast that aims to feature different individuals and their stories in raising awareness in the youth sector about the most pressing concerns on the environment and natural resources (ENR). The podcast features previous youth desk officers […]

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DEPED INTERNAL AUDITORS TOP DBM TRAINING – BRIONES

Five internal auditors from the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office were among the top 15 of the batch 3 completers of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) capacity-building training on the Revised Philippine Governmental Internal Audit (IA) Manual (RPGIAM). The training on the RPGIAM aims to build the capabilities of the personnel concerned […]

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DA READY TO ASSIST MARCOS AS NEXT AGRI CHIEF

Following the announcement of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to temporarily lead the Department of Agriculture (DA), Agriculture Secretary William Dar said he and the entire OneDA Family are more than willing to brief and assist him attain food security and food sovereignty amid the impending food crisis.  “We welcome the decision of President-elect Ferdinand R. […]

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DENR, PCG INK PACT TO PROTECT MARINE ECOSYSTEM

In celebration of the World Ocean Day 2022, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)—has signed a landmark agreement with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to address gaps in the protection and conservation of the country’s coastal and marine ecosystems. With the theme “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean,” […]

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SHELTER SITE FOR LEYTE ‘AGATON’ VICTIMS CLEARED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed site development activities in Barangay Maganhan, Baybay City, Leyte to serve as the location of temporary shelters for Typhoon ‘Agaton’ victims in Eastern Visayas. Based on the status report submitted by Region 8 Director Allan Borromeo, Secretary Roger Mercado said that on-site development preparations involved […]

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DPWH TO CLOSE EDSA TIMOG FLYOVER SOUTHBOUND

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the full closure of the EDSA Timog Flyover-Southbound lane starting June 25 to give way to its one-month repair. “We are advising the public to plan their trips and take alternate routes as the DPWH repairs the flyover,” said MMDA […]

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DEPED, MICROSOFT LAUNCH VIRTUAL LABS – BRIONES

To provide more accessible technology to learners, teachers, and personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS), partnered with Microsoft Philippines and CloudSwyft Global Systems, Inc. for the launch of the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) Virtual Labs. “The Department is always open to technology advancements and digitalization. We aim to […]