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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Jim Sampulna praised the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) for launching a technical review process of the current response to wildlife and forest crimes in the Philippines. Sampulna said the Wildlife and Forest Crime Analytic Toolkit will combat the unlawful and “lucrative” industry of illegal […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Deputy Director Soo-jin Cho, with Assistant Director Chan-hwei Lee of the Imported Food Inspection Management under the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) met recently to complete the plans for the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Food Safety of Philippine Exports to Korea. Dar underscored the importance of […]
As part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to strengthen early grade reading, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with Smart Communications and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), turned over 100 school-in-a-bag (SIAB) kits worth over P10.4 million ($208,000) to the Department of Education (DepEd). USAID Philippines Acting Mission Director Brandon […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), along with other government agencies and local government units (LGUs), declared its complete support for the Department of Health’s “Sabay SaVaxx Kontra COVID” campaign, which kicked off in Mandaluyong City with the rollout of the second vaccine booster shots for healthcare workers and senior citizens. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking forward to finishing the paving of access ramps for a new bridge in Loay, Bohol by June 7, 2022. In his report to Secretary Roger Mercado, Undersecretary and Build Build Build Chief Implementer Emil Sadain said that the construction of the approach road for the […]
Education Secretary Leonor Briones drew praises from her fellow education ministers after presenting two key programs of the Department of Education (DepEd) — the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and the Last Mile Schools Program — during a plenary session at the Education World Forum 2022 recently. “I am glad that during my presentation, when I […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has teamed up with Funko and Disney to bring one of the world’s most iconic and beloved characters, Mickey Mouse, to the Philippines via Funko Pops – with a locally inspired design for the first time! This new line of Mickey-themed Funko Pops was specially created together with Disney and […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government employees that they have less than one month left to prepare and submit their 2021 Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) to their respective departments, agencies, or offices, and urged them not to wait until the 30 May 2022 deadline. CSC Resolution No. 2100339, circularized via Memorandum […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) officially launched the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) Program’s second wave and the Fuel Discount Voucher Program in Bataan, benefitting more than 6,000 farmers and fishers in the province. The ceremonial launching took place at Dinalupihan Civic Center, Bataan recently in time with the National […]
Education Secretary Leonor Briones lauded the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Luzon on its efforts in the ongoing construction and development of the Bataan High School for the Arts (BHSA) after her visit recently. “I am interested in the development of the Bataan High School for the Arts. This school will further improve the talent […]