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KABAYAN Partylist Representative Ron Salo expresses his support for the proposal of the newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa to grant temporary licenses to nursing board takers who obtained scores between 70-74%. Rep. Salo acknowledges the pressing need for additional nursing personnel in government hospitals and believes that this temporary measure will…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined hands with the Philippine National Police (PNP) in delivering relief assistance to more communities in the island of Mindoro that are not only suffering from the devastating effects of the recent oil spill but also from several insurgency activities perpetrated by communist terrorist groups. PAGCOR participated in…
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer awarded more than Php65 million ($1.16 million) in grants to support energy security and conservation in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela as part of his visit to the Philippines from June 15 to 18. Recipient organizations are USAID’s Filipino partners…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to come up with comprehensive studies on the rehabilitation and maintenance of the country’s marine habitats to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF). President Marcos, who is also the concurrent DA Secretary, has…
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Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno and Ambassador of India to the Philippines Shambhu Santha Kumaran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 19, 2023 at the Department of Finance (DOF) office in Manila to enhance cooperation between the Philippines and India in the field of Financial Technology (FinTech). “Today’s event marks an important milestone…
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO), through its Freedom of Information Program Management Office (FOI-PMO), formally opened the 14th Edition of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) on 19 June 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The Opening Ceremony was led by President Pro Tempore of the Senate of the Philippines Loren Legarda,…
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) remitted Php3.31 billion to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) this year, representing a major share from the state firm’s disposition proceeds as proof of its commitment to help strengthen the country’s troops. “Recognizing the AFP as our major stakeholder, the BCDA always ensures that our Armed…
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Highlighting the importance of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to the country’s security and democracy, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to strengthen the organization and ensure the well-being of its personnel. “As your President and your Commander-in-Chief, I stand resolutely behind and with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. I…
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is now preparing to launch a project that aims to further more livelihood opportunities for fisherfolk living in the vicinity of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Nakikita po namin na ilunsad ang isang proyekto ng BFAR sa West Philippine Sea at tatawagin po namin itong ‘LAYAG WPS’…
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Senator Cynthia A. Villar has been appointed as “Ambassador of the Woman in Organic Agriculture in Asia in the Philippines” or WOAA-Ph, IFOAM-Asia and the League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces during the 6th Organic Asia Congress hosted by Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte last June 4-6. “As Organic Agriculture Ambassador, I am determined…
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