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SULU NOT PART OF BARMM, SAYS SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of Republic Act No. 11054 or the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Bangsamoro Organic Law) but declared the Province of Sulu not part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) after the province rejected the law’s ratification. In a unanimous Decision, […]

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PH RED CROSS RECEIVES ‘CARINA’ DONATION FROM MFA

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received a monetary donation worth P76,225 from Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) to aid in its relief and recovery operations for Super Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi), which struck the country in July.  MFA is a regional network of non-government organizations, associations, and trade unions of migrant workers, as well […]

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CSC TO LEAD NATIONWIDE TREE PLANTING DRIVE

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will lead a nationwide tree-growing initiative from September 15 to 21, 2024 in celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles called on government officials, employees, and individuals from non-government organizations and private institutions to participate in the event.  The initiative aims to plant at […]

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2 TEACHERS BAG METROBANK OUTSTANDING PINOY AWARDS

Two public school teachers from Zamboanga were honored among the 10 recipients of the prestigious 2024 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award for their remarkable contributions to basic education. Ma. Ella F. Fabella, a Master Teacher II at Maasin Learning Center in Zamboanga City, and Franco Rino C. Apoyon, Head Teacher II at Kabasalan National High […]

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ANGARA LEADS NATIONAL TEACHERS’ MONTH CELEBRATION

The Department of Education (DepEd) honored teachers from across the country at the National Teachers’ Month 2024 (NTM 2024) kick-off event in Candon City.  The event featured various services for teachers and updates on new benefits for public school educators. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his gratitude to teachers for their unwavering dedication to students […]

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CSC TO GOV’T WORKERS: SAVE LIVES, DONATE BLOOD

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) encourages government employees to help save lives by participating in the nationwide bloodletting drive on September 12, 2024. The activity, dubbed as “Dugtong Buhay, Handog ng Lingkod Bayan,” will be conducted by CSC jointly with the Department of Health – Philippine Blood Center (PBC) and Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and […]

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BAGUIO MANSION’S PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM NOW OPEN

The Presidential Museum at the Baguio Mansion House officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday, September 8.  First Lady Liza Marcos led the ceremonial opening with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco, among the honored guests. The tourism chief expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos, […]

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MMDA BREAKS GROUND ON MARIKINA CITY PARK

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) together with the local government of Marikina City, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rehabilitation and Improvement of the Recreational Park located in Brgy. Jesus Dela Peña in Marikina City. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the rehabilitation and improvement of the park was first proposed by Congresswoman […]

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DA CHIEF: TUNA INDUSTRY CRUCIAL TO FOOD SECURITY

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. underscored the important role played by the tuna industry in generating investments, creating jobs and ensuring the country’s food security at the start of the 24th National Tuna Congress and Trade Exhibit in General Santos City, hailed as the tuna capital of the Philippines. In his keynote address at […]

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DPWH UPGRADES FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS IN GUIMARAS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has undertaken upgrading works along a major road and a farm-to-market road (FMR) to facilitate safer and more convenient travel in the municipality of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Completed in Barangay Sto. Domingo is the reconstruction of a 522-meter, four-lane portion of Guimaras Circumferential Road with raising of […]