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5.4M FARMERS, FISHERS REGISTER IN RSBSA – DAR

More than five million farmers, fishers, and farm workers have to date registered under the national Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) that serves as a major requirement, prioritizing them to receive various assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA). “As of March 8, 2022, we have registered 5,463,735 farmers, fishers, and farmworkers, […]

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PH LIFTS ARRIVAL QUOTA FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS — DOT

Starting April 1, there will be no limit to the number of international passengers arriving in all ports of entry in the country. The Department of Tourism (DOT) made this announcement following the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to lift the arrival quota for unvaccinated passengers […]

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ARTA LAUDED FOR ROLLOUT OF COMPLAINTS MGMT SYSTEM

“The Civil Service Commission (CSC) commends the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on its launch of the eARTA Complaints Management System, which would automate the process of filing and handling of complaints about government services.” The statement was made by CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles as ARTA soft-launched the eARTA Complaints Management System (CMS) on Monday. “With […]

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DPWH COMPLETES 1,321 PROJECTS IN CENTRAL LUZON

Consistent with its role to provide quality road infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways accomplished 1,321 projects under the 2021 Regular Infrastructure Program in Region 3. In his report to DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado, DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said Central Luzon Region with 14 District Engineering Offices (DEOs) has completed and […]

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DEPED TV ON GMA BAGS EXCELLENCE AWARD – BRIONES

The collaboration of the Department of Education (DepEd) and GMA Network bagged the Silver Award in Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category at the inaugural Marketing Excellence Awards (MEA) 2021 in the Philippines. “The whole DepEd family is honored and grateful for our collaborative project with GMA Network. With GMA’s nationwide reach, this partnership […]

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WOMEN PLAY VITAL ROLE IN FOOD SECURITY, SAYS DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar recognized the active role of Filipino women as agents of food systems during the kick-off ceremony of this year’s National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC). The NWMC revolves around the six-year theme, “We Make Change Work for Women”, and sub-theme, “Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran”. In his message, Dar acknowledged the […]

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DENR, USAID PARTNER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are exploring ways to further enhance the partnership of the Philippines and the United States in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. US Charge d’Affaires Heather Variava, USAID Mission Director to the Philippines Ryan Washburn, and USAID Philippines […]

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DPWH LAUNCHES WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officially launched month-long activities and programs in celebration of the National Women’s Month – enacted through Presidential Proclamation 227, series of 1988. The annual celebration focused on the theme “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women: Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran,” to emphasize the huge contributions of […]

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NOGRALES VOWS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CIVIL SERVICE

Former Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has vowed to improve the quality of civil service, as well as the performance of government workers as he buckled down to work as chairman of the Civil Service Commission (CSC). President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Nogralas as CSC chairman last March 7. He replaced Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala, who retired last […]

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EASTERN VISAYAS GETS 1st LAST MILE SCHOOL — DEPED

The Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled its first-ever completed last mile school in Eastern Visayas during a turnover ceremony in Calbiga, Samar recently. “This is only the first step to the many developments under the Public Schools of the Future framework,” Secretary Leonor Briones said. “We will continue to close the gap between the geographically […]