DOST-Science for Change Program wins 2022 UN Public Service Awards
The Science for Change Program (S4CP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) won in the 2022 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA).
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The Science for Change Program (S4CP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) won in the 2022 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA).
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Better Internet PH urged the incoming administration to pass key Internet connectivity legislation in the next six months, which will allow more market players to participate in building the country’s digital infrastructure, especially in the countryside.
INCOMING Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople would have wanted to just ignore a group of “OFWs” who recently protested her appointment, questioning her fitness to handle the job due to her breast cancer. But she broke her silence to stand up for breast cancer survivors who may be discriminated against like her.
DESPITE the implementation of guidelines for flexible work arrangement (FWA) for public sector workers last week, several government offices are still undecided on whether to adopt the measure or not.
SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, sees dark clouds ahead for the oil industry, as well as the transport sector.
Philadelphia authorities are offering $20,000 reward for those who will offer any information that would lead to the arrest of the gunman who shot and killed Atty. John Albert “Jal” Laylo in Pennsylvania.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday announced that the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) has successfully optimized its Real-time PCR assay for detecting monkeypox virus as part of the national preparedness and response efforts.
Thirty-two more Omicron subvariant BA.5 cases were detected in the country, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III confirmed on Wednesday that there were at least 197 Congress-approved bills already “signed into laws” by Malacañang under the Duterte administration during the 18th Congress.
DAVAO CITY—Vice President-elect Sara Duterte’s law school classmate is now her official spokesman to replace Cebu mayor Christina Garcia-Frasco, who will be taking the helm of the Department of Tourism.
PHILIPPINE officials met with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to seek justice for Filipino lawyer John Albert “Jal” Laylo, who was gunned down in the city early Saturday while visiting relatives.
FILIPINO consumers will have no choice but to bite the bullet as prices of certain food items may continue to increase due to the weakening peso.
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) may now get a hefty budget under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., industry leaders and former agriculture secretaries said.
THE Philippines’s exit from the low-interest rate regime will be gradual and the Bangko Sentral ng Pillipinas (BSP) intends to make sure this strategy will not stoke inflation or other risks that could imperil the economy.
SHE has spent several decades working, but outgoing Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones might not have the time to catch up on extra sleep yet nor any leisure activity, as she will take on a new responsibility.
THE Philippine government squandered its biggest win in the South China Sea disputes when it decided to remain silent about it, an American maritime expert said.
SEVEN family members, five of them Filipinos including a 10-month-old baby, died Sunday in a freak accident after their van crashed head-on with a refrigerated truck near Picton, New Zealand, Philippine Ambassador to Wellington Jesus “Gary” Domingo said.
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is set to start pilot implementation next month of its new web-based system that will make it easier for taxpayers to issue electronic receipts or invoices and boost the tax audit capabilities of its revenue offices to ensure efficient tax collection.
THE Philippines is in a “significantly different” situation than the rest of the world in dealing with global shocks due to its strong fundamentals, the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) said in its recent report published on Tuesday.
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) are hoping that the planned dialogue with Vice President -elect and incoming Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio will help address the issues and problems experienced by teachers as well as the actual situation of basic education in the country.
Calling the move of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to temporarily head the Department of Agriculture (DA) as an “excellent decision,” Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday revealed that the President-elect was greatly disturbed by the extent of corruption in the DA, as well as the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
Seven family members, five of them Filipinos including a 10-month old baby, died Sunday in a tragic accident after their van crashed head-on with a refrigerated truck near Picton, New Zealand, Philippine Ambassador to Wellington Jesus “Gary” Domingo said.
HOMECOMING Filipinos, otherwise known as balikbayans, are pushing the demand for air travel to the Philippines.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for a major policy program that would further promote locally manufactured products to generate more jobs.
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday disclosed the arrest of eight foreign nationals believed to be involved in big-time illegal drug operations in the country.
DAVAO CITY—With still more than one week to go before she relinquishes her post as mayor, Vice President-elect Sara Duterte assured the continous implementation of on-going big-ticket projects in the city.
The anti-mining group Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) on Tuesday rejected the recommendation of the Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) for the development of more mining projects under the next administration as part of the government’s post-pandemic recovery program.
THE Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) on Monday revealed that over 300,000 health-care workers (HCWs) are yet to receive their One Covid-19 Allowance (OCA) from the Department of Health (DOH).
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