Category: government
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VP Duterte appeals for support of National Brigada Eskwela 2023
TARLAC CITY – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte appealed to all Filipinos to employ the bayanihan spirit in support of the opening of classes for School Year 2023-2024 on August 29 . During the National Kick-off of Brigada Eskwela 2023 held at the Tarlac National High School, Duterte shared the essence of…
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COMELEC CL to BSKE 2023 aspirants: Early campaigning illegal
PAMPANGA — Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Central Luzon warned aspirants of the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) that premature campaigning is an election offense. COMELEC Assistant Regional Election Director Elmo Duque highlighted that anyone caught soliciting for votes for or against any political candidate, promoting their advocacies, and hanging posters ahead of October…
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263 agrarian reform beneficiaries in C. Luzon get land titles
PAMPANGA – Some 263 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in five provinces in Central Luzon received emancipation patents (EP) and certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Monday. Lawyer Luis Meinrado C. Pañgulayan, DAR Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and Research Office (PPRO), together with DAR Regional Director James Arsenio…
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SSS “binisita” ang 10 delingkuwenteng kumpanya sa Subic Freeport
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Naglabas ng show cause order ang Social Security System (SSS)- Olongapo City branch office, laban sa sampung (10) delinquent employers umano sa loob ng freeport alinsunod sa Run Against Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign na isinagawa ng ahensya nitong Mayo 18. Layunin ng kampanyang RACE na magkaroon ng kamalayan sa obligasyon ang…
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Rep. Maniquiz files bill for free MA tuition for gov’t workers
BOTOLAN — Zambales Second District Representative Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz on Tuesday filed a proposal for the free graduate education of government employees in state-owned colleges and universities. Taking note of government thrust for quality education and the need for efficient delivery of public service, Maniquiz has come up with House Bill No. 8159, or…
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Bureau of Customs – Subic welcomes its new District Collector
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Subic welcomed its new District Collector, who assumes office after a simple turn-over ceremony held Tuesday, May 16. Effective immediately, Collector Carmelita M. Talusan, CESO V, will assume the position of District Collector and will be responsible for overseeing and managing the port’s operations.…
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PBBM elated over US-based equity firm’s investment pledges
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed excitement over the commitment of United States (US)-based private equity firm Cerberus Global Investment LLC to pursue more investments in the Philippines. Cerberus’ investment pledges were discussed when its top executives led by former US vice president and company chairperson James Danforth Quayle made a…
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DPWH, DepEd step up efforts to address classroom gaps
PAMPANGA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are stepping up efforts to address the nationwide classroom shortage. Representatives from the DPWH and the DepEd gathered on Tuesday at Clark Freeport in this province to discuss various issues and concerns related to the implementation of the national…
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ARTA opens Regional Field Office in Pampanga
PAMPANGA — Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) opened a Regional Field Office (RFO) in City of San Fernando, Pampanga. It shall monitor the mandatory compliance of all government offices performing business and non-business transactions and hold government officials accountable on the implementation of the Ease of Doing Business Law in Northern and Central Luzon. ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez…
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Jonathan Dioso Tan, nanumpa na bilang bagong hirang na Chairman at Administrator ng SBMA
Nanumpa kay Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ang bagong Itinalagang si Jonathan Dioso Tan bilang bagong Chairman at Administrator ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) matapos na ilabas ng Malacañang ang appointment nito noong nakaraang Abril 28, 2023.
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SSS visits 10 delinquent employers in Olongapo
OLONGAPO CITY — Social Security System (SSS) visited a total of 10 delinquent employers in Olongapo City. This is part of its Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign, which aims to remind non-compliant employers in paying their obligations to the state-owned firm. Olongapo Branch Head Marites Dalope said SSS currently offers a new program for delinquent business and…
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CL RDRRMC now accepting entries for Gawad Kalasag 2023
PAMPANGA — Central Luzon Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) is now accepting entries for the 2023 Gawad Kalasag (GK) Seal and Special Awards. The GK Seal is a mandatory assessment for provinces, cities and municipalities. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director and RDRRMC Chairperson Cesar Idio enjoined Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
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BCDA, JICA embark on plan for the Philippines’ model Transit-Oriented Developments
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a technical cooperation agreement that will help BCDA develop the areas in and around railway stations being built by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). These sites are located in Fort Bonifacio and will serve as models of the Philippines’ Transit-Oriented…
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Farmers will suffer if seized sugar given for free — Palace
MANILA – The government has decided to sell confiscated smuggled sugar at affordable prices rather than give them out for free as this could result in an artificial drop in price that may affect small sugar farmers, Malacañang said Tuesday. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) confirmed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.…
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Mga nakumpiskang imported na asukal ibebenta sa mga Kadiwa outlet
Aprubado umano sa Malacanang ang rekomendasyon na ibenta ang mga nakumpiskang smuggled sugar sa mga Kadiwa stores. Ito ay ayon sa isang opisyal ng Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) sa panayam ng isang himpilan ng radyo na nagsabing maaari na ngayong ibenta sa mga Kadiwa outlets ang kabuuang 12,000 metric tons (MT) ng smuggled na asukal.…
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