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PADILLA CALLS ON AFP TO BEEF UP NURSE CORPS

Saving lives should be the priority of the training of reservists of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Senator Robin Padilla stressed at the Basic Citizen Military Course in the Senate, where actor Enrico Raphael “Rocco” Nacino was the inspirational speaker. Padilla said the nation needs more members of the AFP nurse corps like Nacino, […]

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NOGRALES: MODIFIED NCR WORK SCHEDULE OK WITH CSC

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) notes the new resolution of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Council (MMC) to adopt the flexible working schedule for public servants in local government units (LGUs) in the metro as a temporary solution to traffic congestion. In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles noted that the […]

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CSC MAINTAINS HIGH PUBLIC APPROVAL, TRUST

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has maintained its position among the top government agencies with high approval and trust ratings, placing 9th in both categories according to a recent national survey. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles thanked the transacting public and the 1.9 million civil servants in the country for their continued support of the agency’s […]

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NOGRALES LAUDS PBBM FOR UNEMPLOYMENT DROP

The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee lauded the Marcos administration for its continued efforts to create jobs for Filipinos. This, as the country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent in February from 4.5 percent in January, according to the February 2024 Labor Force Survey (LFS). The unemployment rate in February […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO ZAMBOANGA CITY FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go continues to respond to the needs of distressed communities as his Malasakit Team helped fire victims in Barangays Recodo and Labuan in Zamboanga City recently. Held at the covered courts of the barangays, a total of 75 affected families were assisted. They received financial assistance, grocery packs, masks, water containers, vitamins, snacks, […]

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LEE TO DA: READY QRF FOR DROUGHT-HIT AREAS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) should anticipate more areas in the country to be declared under a state of calamity due to drought and ready its Quick Response Fund (QRF) under this year’s calamity funds so that it can be immediately tapped and released to aid drought-hit farmers, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee said. […]

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BONG GO LEADS SIBUYAN SUPER HEALTH CENTER TURNOVER

The Super Health Center at Manuel Roxas Street in Magdiwang town in Sibuyan Island, Romblon, was formally handed over to benefit the community in a turnover ceremony witnessed by Senator Bong Go. This is part of collaborative efforts advocated by Go towards bolstering healthcare services in the grassroots such as island communities. The event, which […]

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CSC: RAMADAN ‘FLEXITIME’ FOR MUSLIM GOV’T WORKERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) joins Muslim officials and employees in the public service in the observance of Ramadan and celebration of Eid’l Fitr. During the period of Ramadan, the CSC encouraged Muslim civil servants to consider reporting under flexible working arrangements (FWA) aimed to accommodate their religious practices while ensuring the continuity of government […]

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BONG GO IS NOW ‘ADOPTED SON’ OF LUISIANA, LAGUNA

Senator Bong Go visited Luisiana, Laguna, to provide support to displaced workers. The visit coincided with the celebrations of the 25th Pandanan Festival and the 170th Absolute Independence Day. During the festivities, Go was honored with the title “adopted son of Luisiana,” recognizing his continued service to the community. In his speech, the legislator expressed […]

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LEE WANTS PROBE ON ‘HOSPITAL DETENTIONS’

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a measure which seeks to probe the alleged hospital detention of relatives of the deceased patients as well as the refusal to release death certificates and other relevant medical documents due to unsettled bills of the patient, forcing those involved to find another person to replace them […]