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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has introduced a hybrid work arrangement for its Central and Regional Offices across the country, consisting of four days onsite and one day remote each week, effective 1 August 2024. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that, in accordance with CSC Resolution No. 2400579 which outlines the Internal Guidelines on the […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the 11 semi-finalists for the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan Award) of the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. In line with this, the CSC is encouraging the public to participate in the evaluation process by providing feedback on the nominees, whether positive or negative, […]
The Department of Health (DOH) continues to protect the Filipino public from W.I.L.D (Water-borne illness, Influenza-like Illness, Leptospirosis, and Dengue) diseases that are common during the rainy season. National data as of July 27, 2024 (Morbidity Week 30) listed a total of 128,834 Dengue cases, 33% higher compared to the 97,211 cases in the same […]
To boost its education technology efforts, the Department of Education (DepEd) partnered with Khan Academy Philippines Inc. to provide more learners access to digital learning content. Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching Gina Gonong, Khan Academy PH President and CEO Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine and Trustee and COO Myrish Cadapan-Antonio led the signing ceremony […]
In response to the escalating challenges posed by climate change, Secretary Manuel Bonoan has reaffirmed the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) commitment to providing long-term solutions to the recurrent flooding issues faced by many Filipinos. The DPWH has developed individual master plans for each of the 18 major river basins in the Philippines […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently forged a strategic partnership to enhance knowledge on digital economy and expose learners to opportunities in the Information Technology industry. Led by Secretary Sonny Angara and then BOI Chairman and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, DepEd and BOI […]
During the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the DA and Universal Robina Corporation (URC), Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed confidence in the potential of potatoes as a source of carbohydrate and an alternative to rice, making it a valuable crop for addressing food needs of the Filipinos. “I am very […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released the list of testing centers and reminders relative to the conduct of the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) scheduled nationwide on 11 August 2024. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles urged the 358,651 candidates who will be taking either the Professional or Subprofessional Level exams to […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has declared the Municipality of Buguey in Cagayan Valley as the country’s crab capital, a crucial designation to focus resources that would help the town further develop the production of fresh mud crab. Buguey’s role in the crab supply chain has been growing over the past decade. Last year, […]
In celebration of the National Hospital Week pursuant to Proclamation No. 181, s. 1993, the Department of Health (DOH) – through the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC), National Children’s Hospital (NCH), and all its hospitals nationwide – dedicates a week-long celebration from August 6 to 12, 2024 to honor and celebrate the pivotal […]