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DPWH TO BUILD 1ST GOV’T COMMUNICATION ACADEMY

Groundwork has commenced for the construction of a new Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) building in the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon which will serve as a training facility for government media workers and information officers. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently held its groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Government Communication […]

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NOGRALES, PCOO LAUNCH PRE-SONA SERIES IN CARAGA REGION

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles shared the various government programs aimed at reducing hunger during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic during the first Regional Pre-SONA series held at Butuan City on Thursday, April 15, 2021, with local chief executives from the Caraga Region and officials from the national government in attendance. The Kasama sa Pamana: Regional Pre-SONA […]

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PALACE LAUDS HOUSE PANEL FOR SWIFT PASSAGE OF MEDIA WORKERS’ WELFARE BILL – SY EGCO

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) praised the swift approval of the Media Workers’ Welfare bill by the Lower House Sub-committee on Labor Standards. House Bill No. 2476, principally authored by ACT-CIS Partylist Representative Niña Taduran, seeks to grant journalists and media workers hazard pay, living wage, employment security plus additional insurance and […]

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BALIK PROBINSYA ROLLOUT TO START IN 13 PROVINCES – PCOO

The rollout of the national government’s ambitious “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pagasa” (BP2) program is scheduled to commence in 13 provinces nationwide in the next few weeks, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) said. During the Laging Handa network briefing, PCOO Assistant Secretary Ramon Cualoping III said the BP2 program will be implemented in Misamis Occidental, […]

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ACCUSED IN MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE ARRESTED – SY EGCO

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) lauded the arrest of one of the accused in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre. In his report to the PTFoMS, Lt. Col Ibrahim Jambiran, chief of the Parang Municipal Police Station (MPS), said Faisal Dimaukom, alias Kagi Faizal, was arrested by authorities early Monday morning. Police also seized […]

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THERE SHOULD BE MORE MINDANAOANS REPRESENTING THE SENATE – ANDANAR

There should be more Mindanaoans representing the Senate, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said. Andanar made this remark during the recent Piyesta sa Kapitolyo in Surigao City urging Mindanaoans to consider voting for senators who will ensure that their region will not be left behind. The communications chief said Senate should have […]

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BONG GO DESERVES TO BE A SENATOR – ANDANAR

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar credited former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go for the creation of Malasakit Centers in the country. “Mahigit 21 Malasakit Centers na po ang nabubuksan ni (former) Secretary Bong Go. Ang Malasakit Center ay one-stop shop sa mga taong kailangan ng gamot, kailangang magpagamot at […]

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A ‘JOB WELL DONE’ FOR PTFoMS, FOI PROGRAM – ANDANAR

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar commended the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and the Freedom of Information (FOI) program for a “job well done” in 2018. Andanar extended his appreciation to PTFoMS Executive, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, and FOI Executive Director Kris Ablan in an interview with the two officials […]