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The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) launched the revival of the School-Based Immunization (SBI) program, dubbed as Bakuna Eskwela, to protect students from life-threatening vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Health Secretary Ted Herbosa led the kickoff event of Bakuna Eskwela at the Dr. A Albert Elementary School […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) officially launched the National Livestock and Poultry Month at its headquarters in Quezon City. This initiative underscores the DA’s commitment to enhancing food security, empowering farmers, and promoting sustainability within the livestock and poultry sectors. With the theme “Masaganang Paghahayupan Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. […]
Civil Service Commission (CSC) head Karlo Nograles on Monday formally resigned from the CSC as he intimated plans to seek public office in his hometown of Davao City. In a letter addressed to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., dated October 7, 2024, Nograles expressed gratitude “for the opportunity to serve alongside such dedicated public servants,” and […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (Philreca) activated Task Force Kapatid (TFK) over the weekend to aid in the rehabilitation efforts of calamity-hit Batanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATANELCO). At least 17 linemen and two engineers from the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) were deployed Saturday morning, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed a total of P2.5 billion worth of farm inputs, animals, machinery, post-harvest facilities, boats, and fishing gear, as well as financial assistance to thousands of farmers and fishermen in the northern provinces of Cagayan and Isabela. In Cagayan and Isabela, both major producers of rice and corn, the DA […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco celebrated the newest recognition of Angeles City, Pampanga as Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination at the World Culinary Awards Gala Ceremony 2024. Conferred on October 3, the award further solidifies Angeles City’s status as a rising star in global food tourism. “This prestigious recognition of Angeles City as Asia’s […]
In celebration of the indispensable role that educators play in shaping the nation, the Department of Education (DepEd) concluded the grand festivities of the 2024 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The culminating event for this year’s National Teachers’ Day was graced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the officials and stakeholders from the travel and maritime transport industry at the opening ceremony of the Manila International Boat Show and Blue Economy Annual Trade & Conference 2024 (BEACON EXPO) as guest of honor at the Manila Yacht Club headquarters. The event commenced with a ribbon cutting ceremony […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the widening of an access road leading to Bandera Hills in Barangay Basak, San Jose, and reconstruction along Dumaguete North Road in Barangay Polo, Tanjay City, in the province of Negros Oriental. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office 7 Director Danilo Villa […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) launched its new microlearning courses on the CSC Learning Management System (LMS) during the 2024 Leaders & HR Symposium (LHRS) held at the Philippine International Convention Center and online. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles, along with Commissioners Aileen Lourdes Lizada and Ryan Alvin Acosta, introduced the microlearning courses, a key addition […]