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The Philippines has taken “positive steps” in protecting journalists, according to the 2021-2022 “World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development Global Report” released recently by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, Executive Director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), welcomed the comprehensive and […]
Three public high school learners from Alaminos City National High School (ACNHS) were recognized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) during the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night recently at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. Hannah Ragudos, Grade 12, and Brad Khent Cacho, Grade 10, were recognized in the short film category award while Mark […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna has given his go-signal on the use of fallen trees to boost the rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by recent typhoons. In a memorandum dated March 2, 2022, Sampulna ordered the DENR field offices to issue wood recovery permits (WRPs) for uprooted trees in […]
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles said he wants to modernize public service delivery and professionalize the civil service as the new chief of the central human resource agency of the government. In his first formal address as CSC chair last 14 March during the agency’s nationwide flag-raising ceremony, Chairperson Nograles said that the […]
In a span of 30 minutes, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has issued 23 tickets for illegally parked vehicles while two were towed in a day’s clearing operations along Panay Avenue in Quezon City, which is part of Mabuhay Lane route #1, as the agency continues to ease heavy traffic flow on major thoroughfares, particularly […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) started the roll-out of the fuel subsidy for farmers and fisherfolk during the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte in Tacloban, Leyte. “We will start distributing the fuel discount cards to qualified corn farmers and fisherfolk in Leyte, where each will receive a total subsidy of P3,000,” said Agriculture Secretary William […]
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Roger Mercado led the inauguration of Boracay Circumferential Road’s third phase, which saw the opening of another newly concreted and widened 1.4-kilometer road. “Through the P140-million project along the portion of the Boracay Circumferential Road, locals and tourists now find a better connection between the island’s two […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted around P1 billion support fund for all public schools nationwide as more schools are set to participate in the progressive expansion of limited face-to-face or in-person classes. “Nagdadagdag din kami ng resources, in addition to the regular budget, we are spending one billion more to strengthen the progressive […]
In line with the implementation of the Plant, Plant, Plant Program Part 2, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) will mass-produce seeds, seedlings, biopesticides, and biostimulants for distribution among the banner programs of the Department of Agriculture (DA). The new role of the BPI was highlighted by Agriculture Secretary William Dar during the agency’s 92nd […]
Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) executive director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco appealed to both the Senate and the House of Representatives to immediately conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the “criminal enterprise” of a Pangasinan-based newsman, involving the filing of bogus rape complaints against government officials. Sy Egco said the scheme […]