Tag: Philippine Information Agency
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PNP, Stakeholders Strengthen Campaign vs. Fake News in ‘War on Truth’ Forum
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), through its Regional Community Affairs Division headed by Police Colonel Ferdinand D. Germino, spearheaded the “War on Truth: A Consultative Forum” on August 28, 2025, uniting government agencies, partners, and stakeholders in the fight against fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. The forum provided a platform for dialogue…
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DOT outlines strategies to boost Central Luzon tourism
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— The Department of Tourism (DOT) has outlined strategic initiatives to further enhance tourism growth in Central Luzon. During the third episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency for 2025, DOT Regional Director Richard Daenos emphasized the importance of the Regional Tourism Development Plan (RTDP) in filling…
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JSAP oath taking
The newly elected Board of Trustees and executive officers of the Journalism Studies Association of the Philippines (JSAP), the national association of journalism educators, take their oath of office before Undersecretary Joe Torres, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), at the Philippine Information Agency Building in Quezon City on Thursday,…
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DICT installs 1,195 free Wi-Fi sites in Central Luzon, promoting digital inclusion
PAMPANGA— The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has installed and activated 1,195 free Wi-Fi sites across Central Luzon as part of its “Free Wi-Fi for All” project. This initiative bridges the digital divide by improving connectivity in rural and underserved communities. During the 25th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the…
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PCO to designate ‘fact-check officers’ in state media to fight fake news
MANILA — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will intensify its efforts in fighting disinformation and fake news under the helm of newly-appointed Secretary Cesar Chavez. This was the assurance made by Chavez during the budget hearing in the House of Representatives on Monday, September 9, when asked by ACT-Teachers Rep. France Castro about his plan…
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PAO emphasizes free legal assistance to indigent clients in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA – The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has emphasized its commitment to providing free legal assistance to indigent clients across Central Luzon. Under the Department of Justice, PAO is the lead government agency that offers legal services to those who are oppressed, marginalized, and underprivileged, ensuring they have access to courts, judicial, and quasi-judicial agencies…
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Gov’t agencies, private sector tie up to empower gay lolos, lolas
MANILA – A total of 170 LGBTQIA+ community members and allies gathered in the Rainbow Care Caravan—a celebration of diversity and inclusivity aimed at advancing the welfare of gay lolos and lolas. The Rainbow Care Caravan, anchoring the theme “Ang Araw na Itech ay Para Sayis (This Day is for You),” is a multisectoral effort…
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Temporary gov’t workers can now pass CSE through preferential rating
QUEZON CITY– Temporary government workers who failed to pass the civil service exam can become regular employees through the career service examination (CSE) preferential rating (CSE-PR) system. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Alexei Nograles said during a press conference at the Philippine Information Agency that the system aims to give these workers with ten…
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