Category: government
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Gov. Ebdane: ‘Proper mining regulation vital’
IBA, Zambales —Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. reiterated his call for proper regulation of mining operations in Zambales after a shipload of nickel laterite ore mined in Candelaria town and bound for China was seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for lack of an export permit and environmental compliance certificate (ECC). Ebdane said businesses, particularly…
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CIAC retains ISO certification
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – The Clark International Airport Corp. retained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after passing an external surveillance audit conducted recently by the TÜV Rheinland Audit Team, a third-party certifying body. The TÜV Rheinland audit team headed by Ramoncito Puyat conducted the day-long audit which assessed the CIAC’s management system and its conformity to applicable…
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NTC warns public against SIM Registration scams
MANILA- The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) warned the public about scammers online that solicit fees for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration assistance. In a public advisory posted on NTC’s website, the commission reiterated that subscribers should be extra cautious and not engage with individuals asking for money in exchange for their assistance in SIM…
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SSS welcomes new president and CEO
QUEZON CITY– Former Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino (right) turned over the leadership of the SSS to newly appointed Acting President and CEO Rolando L. Macasaet (left) in a ceremony held today, January 10, 2023, at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City. In his message, Regino expressed his support…
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Inflation in Central Luzon climbs to 9.0% in Dec. 2022
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The inflation rate in Central Luzon continued to accelerate to 9.0 percent in December 2022 from 8.8 November 2022, based on the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority-Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA-RSSO) III. This is the highest inflation recorded in the region since December 2008. The region’s average…
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Paulino sinagot ang mga alegasyong ismagling sa Subic
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— Bukas umano sa pakikipag-usap kay Albay Congressman Joey Sarte Salceda si Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Rolen C. Paulino upang linawan ang mga alegasyong ismagling ng mga produktong agrikultura sa Subic Bay Freeport zone. Ang pahayag ay ginawa ni Paulino sa isang pulong balitaan na ipinatawag nito upang bigyang linaw ang…
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BCDA, DOST vow cooperation for the completion of virology institute
NEW CLARK CITY- Stressing the urgent need for a national virology center, the heads of Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have agreed to work together for the smooth and immediate completion of the five-hectare Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) in New Clark City…
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Paulino welcomes appointment of new SBMA directors
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Rolen C. Paulino welcomed the appointment of new members of the Board of Directors in a statement released by the agency here on January 03. Paulino cited that the appointment of the new members would mean the continuity in the operations of the…
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ISO certification granted to DENR Central Luzon
PAMPANGA- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here has received its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification for public administration activities in the field of conservation, management, development and proper use of the country’s environment and natural resources. DENR Regional Executive Director Paquito Moreno, Jr. said the ISO 9001: 2015 certification marks the…
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Solon seeks funding for new backup air traffic control system
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday stressed the need for the urgent acquisition of new backup air traffic control (ATC) technology after the technical failure that caused massive flight delays affecting about 65,000 passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on New Year’s Day. Quezon Rep. Reynan Arrogancia, vice chair of the House of…
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PCG nagpalabas ng abiso sa publiko kontra sa iligal na rekruter ng PCGA
BATAAN- Pinag-iingat ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ang publiko laban sa mga umano’y nagpapanggap na “recruiter” ng PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) o ang civilian volunteer arm ng PCG. Ito ay base sa natanggap ng report ng PCG noong Disyembre 2022 tungkol sa umano’y isang grupo na nagpakilala bilang “101st Balangay ng PCGA” para maka-recruit ng mga…
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SSS contribution hike to beef up benefit payments for members
The Social Security System (SSS) said that the 2023 contribution increase would help fund higher benefit disbursements to its members. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Michael G. Regino explained that the four-stage contribution rate hike readies the SSS fund for the future needs of its members. Starting January 1, 2023, the new contribution rate…
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270K households in CL are poor – DSWD
Pampanga (PIA) — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that a total of 270,456 households in Central Luzon are categorized as poor. The data came from the third-round assessment of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) or Listahanan, an information system for identifying who and where the poor households are. This is…
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𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here commended 169 personnel across Central Luzon for their exemplary performance and service milestones as part of the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE). DENR Regional Executive Director Paquito Moreno, Jr. extolled the commitment and dedication of the awardees, noting that they…
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