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CUA TO GOV’T OFFICES: CONSERVE WATER, ENERGY

“Government offices should take the lead in conservation efforts.” This is what Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua said as the country confronts the challenges posed by El Niño and climate change. Cua emphasized the need for the whole of government to also adopt a “green mindset” […]

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CSC TO GOV’T OFFICES: REMAIN 100% SMOKE-FREE

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is urging government agencies to strictly implement the rules on smoking prohibition inside government buildings and premises in line with the observance of National No Smoking Month this June. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said this is not just for the welfare of civil servants but of all individuals visiting government […]

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LIMIT OIC POWERS IN GOV’T AGENCIES – TOLENTINO

Officials designated as officers-in-charge (OICs) of government agencies are barred from entering into long-term agreements or high-value contracts on behalf of the government, if the proposed measure filed by Senator Francis Tolentino is enacted into law. Tolentino filed Senate Bill No. 2434, which seeks to amend the provisions of Executive Order No. 292 or the […]

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SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BANNED IN ALL GOV’T OFFICES – CIMATU

The National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), chaired by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has approved a resolution imposing a ban on single-use plastics in all government offices all over the country. NSWMC Resolution No. 1363, Series of 2020, which was recently signed by Cimatu, directs the DENR to “prepare […]

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PASS A LAW BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS — ABANTE

House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. lauded the national government for “leading by example” after the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) issued a resolution banning the use of single-use plastics in all government offices, saying on Tuesday that the move highlighted the need to pass a law to permanently prohibit the manufacture, importation, sale, […]