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CYNTHIA VILLAR HOLDS GARDENING, COOKING FESTIVAL

“Ang urban gardening ay napakahalaga sa akin. Ito ay para palakasin ang food security dahil abot kamay ang masustansyang gulay dahil ito ay nasa tabing bahay lamang,” Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, stressed at the 9th Las Piñas Urban Gardening and Cooking Festival Inter-Barangay Competition held recently. Villar, […]

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DOH ANNOUNCES STOP SMOKING CONTEST WINNERS

The Department of Health (DOH), together with the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Philippines, announced the three winners of the Stop and Gain, the first-ever smoking cessation contest in the country. The contest is an initiative jointly organized by DOH, LCP, and ASH Philippines which was opened […]

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BUSINESS IDEAS CONTEST FOR QC STUDENTS LAUNCHED

After two successful cohorts, the Quezon City Government is expanding its StartUp QC Program to launch a competition for students this 2024. The program aims to develop the innovative business ideas of the youth through financial grants and mentorship sessions. “Through this competition, we can develop the potential and skills of our students and help […]

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QC GOV’T AWARDS MINECRAFT CONTEST SCHOOL CHAMPS

Students of Old Balara Elementary School, Ateneo De Manila Junior High School and San Francisco High School emerged as the overall champion of the first-ever Quezon City Minecraft Challenge. Launched in April, the QC Minecraft Challenge gives students an opportunity to design climate solutions for their city in Minecraft Education, a game-based learning platform, and […]

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Government

CHED LAUNCHES PAROL-MAKING CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

The Office of the President (OP) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) invite students from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) across the country to join this year’s “Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin” national parol-making contest. Interested groups, composed of a maximum of four students, who wish to participate in the competition should submit one original […]

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12 ANGELES CITY BRGYS GREEN CONTEST SEMI-FINALISTS

Twelve barangays were validated during the second edition of the Angeles City Governement’s inter-barangay contest dubbed as “Gawad Parangal sa mga Pinakamalinis, Luntiang, Ligtas at Kaayaayang Pamayanan (Pogi Ya Ing Barangay Ku).” Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. said this project aims to promote sustainable programs for participatory governance, environmental management, peace and order, and disaster risk […]

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Government

DOH LAUNCHES TOBACCO CESSATION CONTEST

The Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Lung Center of the Philippines and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Philippines, kicked off the “Stop and Gain: A Quit and Win Tobacco Cessation Contest” at the DOH San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz Manila. “We are heartened by this collaborative effort among the […]

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MMDA AWARDS ART, PHOTOGRAPHY TILT WINNERS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the winners of the metro-wide art, photography, and songwriting contests carrying the theme “I Love Metro Manila (MM)” aimed at showcasing the National Capital Region’s growth and development. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes congratulated the winners of the contests launched to raise public awareness about past and recent developments […]

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Hobbies & Advocacies

JPICHE HOSTS MEDIA LITERACY WEBINAR, CONTEST

On its 23rd commemorative year, Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers– Batangas State University (JPIChE–BatStateU) proudly launches the 2nd ChEnematography, with an overall theme, “Unblur: Sharpening Distorted Imagery through Media and Information Literacy.” JPIChE-BatStateU is a well-known organization promoting the excellence and holistic development of Chemical Engineering students of the 21st century. This competition aims to showcase […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘I LOVE MM’ PHOTO, ART CONTESTS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has launched metro-wide photography, songwriting, and art contests carrying the theme “I Love MM (Metro Manila)” aimed at showcasing the National Capital Region’s growth and development. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos invites amateur and professional Filipino artists who are residents of Metro Manila to join the contests. “We encourage residents […]