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ANGARA SIGNS IRR FOR TEACHERS’ CAREER PROGRESSION

Public school teachers in the Philippines are set to benefit from the newly signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Expanded Career Progression System, led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara.  The signing ceremony took place at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan in the DepEd Central Office recently. Joined by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Civil Service […]

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DTI HOLDS HOLDS 1ST TRADEMARK CONFERENCE

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the crucial role of trademarks in fostering the growth and competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first Philippine Trademark Conference 2024. “Trademarks are more than just symbols of brand identity. They represent the integrity, quality, and reputation of businesses,” Pascual said. “Trademarks […]

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DA BATS FOR MORE FOOD SECURITY INTERVENTIONS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. vowed that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will continue to deliver transformative interventions for a food-secure Philippines as he thanked President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for prioritizing the needs of the country’s farmers and fisherfolk. “Our President is on top of the situation in agriculture. Inuna nga niya ito sa […]

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ANGARA EXTENDS DEADLINE OF RPMS SUBMISSION

Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed a memorandum extending the deadline of submission for SY 2023-2024 performance ratings until September 2024, while deferring the implementation of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) for all school-based personnel for School Year (SY) 2024-2025. Under the memorandum, the RPMS submission for SY 2023-2024 will be moved to September 15 […]

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PRICE FREEZE IN NCR AMID STATE OF CALAMITY — DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in the National Capital Region (NCR) following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The price freeze, effective immediately, aims to protect consumers […]

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MMDA, MANILA LGU TO REHAB PANDACAN’S PLAZA AZUL

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Budget and Management and the local government of Manila City, led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Plaza Azul Redevelopment Project in Pandacan, Manila City, as part of the Metro Manila Green Green Green Project.According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the redevelopment of Plaza Azul […]

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1,000 FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW PIDDIG RICE MILL

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) recently inaugurated a P56.5 million rice mill designed to help 1,000 farmers in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, increase their income by as much as 30 percent. PhilMech director Dionisio Alvindia said the state-of-the-art multi-stage rice mill is part of the P71 million worth of postharvest facilities turned […]

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DOT LAUDS APAYAO FOR UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE SPOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of the province of Apayao as the fourth “biosphere reserve” in the Philippines recognized by a body in the United Nations (UN). In her message, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulated Apayao as it joins the list of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the United […]

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DA EYES ONE-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD FOR P29 RICE PROGRAM

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. is looking at a one-year trial period for the P29 rice program to gather sufficient data and insights to devise a strategy to keep the cost of the food staple down for a larger number of Filipinos while sustaining farmers’ income. “This program is a targeted intervention. It’s a […]

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PACUAL LEADS DTI’S 43RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Secretary Fred Pascual led the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 43rd anniversary celebration themed “43 Best Years of BLISS: Boundless Legacy of Integrity, Service, and Synergy.” Pascual highlighted the DTI’s unwavering commitment to ethical practices, exceptional service, and collaborative partnerships as the driving forces behind its achievements. “Ang ating dedikasyon sa etikal na gawain, […]