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PH’S 8TH RAMSAR SITE IS DENR’S HIGHLIGHT FOR 2021

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) achieved several commendable milestones in 2021, highlighted by the declaration of the country’s 8th wetland of international importance or Ramsar Site. According to Secretary Roy Cimatu, the designation of Sasmuan Pampanga Coastal Wetlands as Wetlands of International Importance in February 2021 serves as “landmark accomplishment […]

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NEW CSU REP TO RECEIVE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) commends the Board of Regents of Cagayan State University (CSU) for its timely passage of a Board Resolution appointing Dr. Mariden Cauilan as the duly designated representative of the CSU in signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) in […]

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51 LGU SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS GET DENR OK

The National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) has approved the solid waste management (SWM) plans of 51 more local government units (LGUs), bringing the total number of approved plans to 1,171 or 68 percent of its target nationwide. The SWM plans of the 51 LGUs were approved during the NSWMC-led virtual en banc meetings recently. […]

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MMDA SENDS WATER PURIFICATION TEAM TO S. LEYTE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deployed a water purification team to Southern Leyte as the province faced a critical drinking water shortage following the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said access to clean water is vital during normal conditions and more particularly in times of emergencies. “I hope they will […]

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DEPED HONORS FIELD INFORMATION LEADERS – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) recognized outstanding field information officers and their offices for their outstanding government communication work in the first-ever Information Leaders Awards (ILAW 2021). DepEd-CALABARZON won big as National Champions in Information Dissemination (Print) and Public Assistance Service categories, 1st runner up in Information Dissemination (Broadcast) category and 2nd runner-up in DepEd Manual […]

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DA RECOGNIZES 6 YOUNG OUTSTANDING FARMERS — DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) recognized the six “Outstanding Youth Agribusiness Models” during the 1st National Young Farmers Summit and Young Farmers Challenge: Kabataang Agribiz Awarding Ceremony held recently in Calasio, Pangasinan. The Young Farmers Challenge: Kabataang Agribiz aims to provide competitive financial assistance to the youth […]

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EMULATE RIZAL’S LOVE FOR COUNTRY – BRIONES

Education Secretary Leonor Briones reminded the learners to appreciate and emulate the traits and ideas of Philippines National Hero Jose Rizal for the country during the virtual 2021 National Students’ Day recently. “For our part, we should develop within ourselves the same fervor Rizal had instilled in us. The love for the country [of Rizal] […]

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DENR ARRESTS WILDLIFE TRADERS IN PASAY CITY

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu is urging the public to heighten vigilance against illegal wildlife trading following the arrest of two suspected illegal wildlife traffickers in Pasay City recently. Cimatu decried the continuous wildlife trafficking activities despite warnings that illegal trade can facilitate the transmission of zoonotic diseases, such as […]

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NCR MAYORS TO SEND P100-M AID TO ‘ODETTE’ VICTIMS

Adopting the “We Vax as One” concept, Metro mayors have unanimously agreed to release P100 million to help local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas and Mindanao areas affected by Typhoon Odette. The Metro Manila Council (MMC), through a resolution, will release the fund from the savings of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). “We […]

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DEPED EYEING MORE IN-PERSON CLASSES — BRIONES

Education Secretary Leonor Briones is hoping to continuously expand the implementation of limited face-to-face classes as more Filipinos are vaccinated with the success of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Days. The government was able to administer a total of 10,254,560 COVID-19 vaccines nationwide in the five-day vaccination drive from November 29 to December 3 and even […]