Only 16 of the 219 aviation industry operators, who were identified as critically impacted business owners in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, got financial assistance from the P300 million allotted by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and received P52.8 million in “excess...
The number of persons who sought medical assistance due to the effects of Taal volcanic smog (vog) in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon or Region 4A) has increased to 263, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Saturday night, Sept. 23. In a statement, the OCD said that the...
Taal Volcano (File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) advised the public to stay at home and avoid making direct contact outside after a volcanic smog or vog was detected at Taal Volcano in Batangas on Friday, Sept. 22. The vog has been observed over Taal Lake Sept. 21 and...
TACLOBAN CITY – Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) units from six provinces and two cities in Eastern Visayas showcased their skills in handling protests and other civil disturbances during the Police Regional Office-8 CDM Competition on Tuesday, September 19. The Leyte Police...
OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno (Courtesy of OCD) More than three months after Mayon Volcano’s unrest began, the national government continues to provide relief assistance to displaced residents in Bicol Region (Region 5) which now amounted to P437 million, the Office of Civil...
On the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service, President Marcos paid tribute to the country's public servants for their dedication amid the challenges in their workplaces. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos lauded the 1.8 million strong government...
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno (File photo) The Philippine government is eyeing to deploy a humanitarian contingent to Morocco following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit its High Atlas Mountains. Office of Civil Defense Administration (OCD)...
Residents spend the night at makeshift tents outside their homes after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes off Calayan, Cagayan on Sept. 12, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Calayan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office) At least five persons were reported hurt in Calayan, Cagayan after it...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9242 Law, which mandates the use of Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) for official government uniforms. (Photo credit to MB Visual Group) "With the issuance of...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that more than 1,000 individuals are set to attain Local Treasurer Eligibility (LTE). (MB File Photo) As reported by CSC, 1,018 out of 5,626 or 18.09 percent gained LTE after passing the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) held...
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has issued a call for responsible social media use among government officials and employees, highlighting the potential consequences of hasty online posts. Speaking from his experiences serving in multiple administrations, Diokno emphasized the importance of...
Personnel from the Philippine Navy and Philippine Marine Corps load family food packs onboard landing craft (LC) 298 before these are transported to fire victims in Bonga, Tawi-Tawi. (Photo courtesy of Office of Civil Defense) The Office of Civil Defense (OCG) bared Sunday, Sept. 10, that it...
