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Government employees may enjoy special treats from various establishments during the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) in September. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has teamed up with numerous public and private institutions to offer discounts and freebies to the 1.9 million civil servants and retired government workers nationwide, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement the Teacher Effectiveness and Competencies Enhancement Project (TEACEP) which aims to enhance educational support for teachers. Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Minister Mohagher Iqbal, head of the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed two flood control projects along the Magat River, benefiting the low-lying communities in the towns of Bagabag and Quezon in Nueva Vizcaya. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan explained that the construction of new flood control structures was initiated to address the significant flooding issues that have long plagued […]
The Department of Education (DEPED) Schools Division of Borongan City, Eastern Samar State University (ESSU), TESDA, and the Local Government Unit of Borongan City are set to establish a new agricultural school. Superintendent Edgar Tenesas presented the framework for the school during a recent local school board meeting, highlighting opportunities for various agencies to support […]
Thousands of government officials and employees nationwide are set to join the benefit fun run organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on September 1, 2024. The event dubbed “𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗥𝘂𝗻: 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀,” aims to foster physical and mental well-being among the 1.9 million civil servants working in various government agencies as part of the celebration of the […]
As the national government intensifies its market monitoring efforts in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the local government of Makati City conducted a special joint price and supply monitoring on basic necessities and prime commodities at the Guadalupe Market recently. The activity aims to ensure that […]
Public school teachers will enjoy expanded healthcare benefits with the introduction of a P7,000 medical allowance for government employees beginning fiscal year 2025. This significant increase from the P500 medical examination allowance provided in 2020 marks a substantial enhancement in support for teachers’ health and well-being. Under Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024, signed by […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has upgraded unpaved roads to concrete cement pavements significantly enhancing transportation access for residents and local producers in Naujan and Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. In Sitio II, Barangay Aurora, Naujan, the DPWH Mindoro District Engineering Office has completed a 415-meter road concreting project which also involves the construction […]
Following heightened surveillance due to the recent declaration by the World Health Organization of mpox (formerly monkeypox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the DOH has detected one new case of mpox in the Philippines. Prior to this, the last case was found in December 2023. All previous cases were isolated, have […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and iACADEMY have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create murals that will showcase iconic films from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as part of the celebration of its 50th anniversary this year. Under the partnership, iAcademy students will paint the murals featuring some MMFF film posters […]