Category: government
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DSWD assists 8 human trafficking victims in Zambales
MANILA – Social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 3-Central Luzon responded swiftly to assist eight individuals who were rescued in an anti-human trafficking entrapment operation led by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday at a bar in East Dirita, San Antonio, Zambales. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary…
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MGA KAWANI NG GOBYERNO, MAKATATANGGAP NG MID-YEAR BONUS SIMULA NGAYONG MAYO 15
Kinumpirma ni Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman na ang mga kawani ng gobyerno, kabilang na ang mga military at uniformed personnel, ay makatatanggap ng kanilang mid-year bonus simula ngayong araw, Mayo 15, 2025. “Magandang balita po mula sa ating Pangulong Bongbong Marcos— Simula ngayong araw, May 15, ay magsisimula…
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PTFOMS on lookout for harassment of media during election
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has expressed “serious concern” over the harassment of media personnel during this year’s mid-term elections. “Such acts undermine press freedom and the essential role of the media in a democratic society,” said Jose Torres Jr., Executive Director of PTFOMS. “We do not tolerate attacks on media professionals…
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Mayo 12 Idineklarang non-working holiday ni PBBM para sa Halalan 2025
Idineklara ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang Mayo 12 bilang special non-working holiday upang bigyang pagkakataon ang mga botante na lumahok sa pambansa at lokal na halalan. Ang Proklamasyon Bilang 878 ay nilagdaan ni Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin nitong Mayo 6, 2025. Sa ilalim ng proklamasyon, binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Marcos ang “kahalagahan na…
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PHIVOLCS Modernization ni Cayetano, naisabatas na
Matapos ang masusing pagtutok ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano, naisabatas na ang modernisasyon ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology o PHIVOLCS. Ito ay matapos pirmahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. nitong Huwebes, April 24, 2025, ang Republic Act No. 12180 o ang PHIVOLCS Modernization Act, na batay sa Senate Bill No. 2825 na inihain…
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BOC Port of Subic turn-over ceremony
Bureau of Customs – Port of Subic outgoing District Collector Atty. Marlon Fritz B. Broto (right), hand over the stewardship of the Port to newly appointed District Collector Noel C. Estanislao during the ceremonial turn-over of leadership on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Port of Subic office in Subic Bay Freeport zone. 📸 BOC…
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SSS and TESDA enter partnership arrangement for social security coverage of JO, COS workers
Around 3,800 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers in the central and regional offices of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) will now have access to the social security protection provided by the Social Security System (SSS) after the two state-run agencies sealed a partnership arrangement under the KaSSSangga Collect…
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BOC, SBMA inks an agreement to boost trade and optimize Customs operations
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Wednesday, April 10, 2025, focused on optimizing customs operations, encouraging investment inflows, and reinforcing strategic oversight of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The MOA was signed by BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio and…
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BOC Commissioner inspects seized PhP28.7M worth of misdeclared sugar at Port of Subic
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio led an inspection at the Port of Subic on Thursday, April 10, where fourteen (14) 20-foot container vans of misdeclared sugar products from Vietnam—valued at approximately PhP28,728,000.00—were seized for violations of customs regulations and other pertinent legal provisions. The shipment, declared as “Sweet Mixed…
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Australia donates P34-M worth of drones, training to PCG
BATAAN – The Australian government donated PHP34 million worth of drones and operator training to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to boost strategic maritime domain awareness capabilities and assist in other operations. In a handover ceremony in Mariveles, Bataan Tuesday, 20 aerial drones were turned over by Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu to…
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DSWD holds sustainability evaluation of KALAHI-CIDSS Zambales projects
ZAMBALES — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a sustainability evaluation of sub-projects under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program in the towns of Cabangan and Palauig in Zambales. DSWD Field Office III KALAHI-CIDSS OIC-Regional Program Coordinator Aladin Naje said the sustainability evaluation is carried…
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Ebdane eyes a ‘future-proof’ Zambales
ZAMBALES — Leaping over limitations in the past and seizing opportunities in the present, Zambales is now poised to become “future-proof” province, said Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. on Thursday, March 27. In his State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Botolan People’s Plaza, the governor said his administration has revitalized income generation and boosted…
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CSC cites media’s role in promoting search for outstanding gov’t workers
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recognized media as a key partner in promoting this year’s Search for Outstanding Government Workers. At a media gathering at the CSC Central Office in Quezon City, Fiaberna U. Salumbides, Director IV and head of the Public Assistance and Information Office, highlighted the significant role of the media in…
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Incoming DOTr chief apt for Clark Aviation Capital dev’t
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE –The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) warmly welcomes the appointment of new Transportation Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon, whose leadership and direction as a dynamic city builder will be favorable in the development of CIAC’s Clark Aviation Capital. “CIAC congratulates and warmly welcomes Transportation Secretary Dizon as new Chairman of the CIAC Board…
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4PH housing for Subic freeport workers to start in Q1
MANILA – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairperson and Administrator Eduardo Jose Aliño said Thursday the socialized housing for workers inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) would start construction in the first quarter of the year. The socialized housing is under the Marcos administration’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. “(M)ag-uumpisa kami ngayong…
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