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DA SEIZES 300 TONS OF SMUGGLED VEGGIES IN NAVOTAS

Acting on information provided by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., a composite team from the Department of Agriculture-Inspectorate and Enforcement Office, the Bureau of Customs, and other law enforcement units, raided an illegal storage facility in Navotas City recently, that led to the discovery and seizure of over 300 tons of smuggled vegetables, including […]

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CSC SETS NATIONWIDE JOB FAIR SEPTEMBER 2 TO 6

As part of the celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to conduct a nationwide job fair from 2 to 6 September 2024. The 2024 Government Job Fair is an onsite event aimed to provide individuals planning to pursue a career in the public sector with […]

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NEG OCC CONVENTION CENTER TO RISE IN SILAY CITY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VI hosted a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony of the Negros Occidental Convention Center (NOCC) at Brgy. Guinhalaran, Silay City recently. The ceremony opened with a welcome message from Governor Bong Lacson, followed by a briefing by DPWH Regional Director Engr. Sanny Boy Oropel who presented the project […]

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DPWH FAST-TRACKS TAGUM CITY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is building a concrete revetment structure that would prevent flooding brought by the overflow of Hijo River in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region 11 Director Juby Cordon, said that the flood control project is currently being […]

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DOH NOTES SPIKE IN LEPTOSPIROSIS, DENGUE CASES

Even as the Department of Health (DOH) responds to the rise in Leptospirosis cases due to floods from Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Habagat last July 24, it also continues to monitor and support local governments as they respond to the seasonal rise in Dengue cases. A little over two weeks after Typhoon Carina and […]

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MMDA: KAMUNING FLYOVER-SOUTHBOUND IS NOW OPEN

After a three-month retrofitting, the southbound lane of the Kamuning flyover in Quezon City recently opened ahead of schedule by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes attributed the early completion of the flyover’s retrofitting, aimed at ensuring the safety of […]

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329K EXAMINEES TAKE AUG. 11 CAREER SERVICE EXAM

A total of 329,318 examinees took the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on Sunday, 11 August 2024, in 16 regions nationwide. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that the turnout represents 91.82 percent of the total number of registered applicants in both Professional and Subprofessional levels across 95 testing […]

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DA CHECKPOINTS UP IN BATANGAS TO STOP ASF SPREAD

The Department of Agriculture will set up several livestock checkpoints across Luzon in response to the rapid spread of African Swine Fever in Batangas, which is suspected to have been exacerbated by unscrupulous hog traders selling diseased pigs. The checkpoints are a temporary measure while the government awaits the arrival of ASF vaccines, a process […]

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FRASCO BACKS USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TOURISM

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the integration of human touch and technological advancements during her keynote address at the recent 7th Tourism Human Resource Congress at the Grand Ballroom of The Bayleaf Cavite. The event, themed “5 IR: Achieving Harmonious Human-Machine Collaboration in Tourism and Hospitality,” showcased significant milestones and future […]

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DOH LAUDS ILOILO CITY FOR SMOKE-FREE GOLD AWARD

The Department of Health (DOH) congratulated Iloilo City for winning the prestigious Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Smoke-Free Award (ASA). The ASEAN Smoke-Free Award is initiated by the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) to recognize cities, municipalities, provinces, and states across the ASEAN region that demonstrate exemplary commitment to implementing and maintaining smoke-free […]