Malacañang disclosed that President Marcos has designated Assistant Secretary Rafaelito Alejandro IV as the officer-in-charge of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). It was announced by Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro in a briefing on Wednesday, July 2. “Opo....
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is expected to kick off its planned modernization activities, which will be funded by a World Bank loan, this July. In a June 30 implementation status and results report, the World Bank said that the CSC’s Philippines Civil Service Modernization Project is...
The Philippines and Ukraine have taken a significant step toward strengthening international cooperation in disaster preparedness and emergency response by sharing best practices in civil defense during a high-level dialogue this week. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator, Undersecretary...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Eastern Visayas has turned over 25 units of 500-watt solar lights to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to support the upcoming full operations of the Amandayehan Port in Basey, Samar. The solar lights received on Monday by the PPA-Eastern...
Travelers looking for a quick getaway during the rainy season can expect cheaper plane tickets next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) slashed the fuel surcharge to its lowest level this year. In an advisory, CAB announced that the fuel surcharge will fall to Level 3 in June from the...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has updated the qualification standards for first-level government positions, formally allowing high school graduates, including those who completed Junior High School (Grade 10) and Senior High School (Grade 12) under the K to 12 program, to enter government...
New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC) has issued formal notices to the owners of 27 aircraft that are left abandoned in the general aviation area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), citing efficiency and safety concerns. In a statement, NNIC said it is in coordination with the Civil Aviation...
(Photo: Sorsogon PIO via Office of Civil Defense) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday, April 30, hat it was working closely with various government agencies to assist more than 92,000 individuals affected by the phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon. OCD Administrator Usec....
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) will be placed under “blue alert” status in preparation for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. The NDRRMC issued Memorandum No. 102 series of 2025 last April 25 effectively raising the blue alert status at the NDRRM...
President Marcos has urged all public servants to utilize latest technologies and innovation to improve public service. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivers a speech during the presentation of of the signed Memorandum of Agreement on the Philippine Civil Service Digital Leadership...
Passengers traveling this summer will spend more for plane tickets after an increase in the passenger service charge (PSC) for airports managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Under Memorandum Circular No. 019-2025 signed on April 14, CAAP announced that the PSC...
BACOLOD CITY – The Victorias City government and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) recently inked an agreement to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in Negros Occidental. OCD Administrator Underseretary Ariel Nepomuceno and Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, who also leads the Negros...
