DOH Local government units (LGUs) were urged to establish their own committee that will ensure access to clean drinking water in their respective areas. This action was discussed during the meeting of the Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH) last Jan. 16, said Department of Health...
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Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) aired its opposition against China’s “partnership proposal with local fishing villages,” saying that “nothing beneficial” for Filipino fishers could come out of this agreement. A fisherman in Cavite (MB...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda is now pushing for increased participation and involvement of tocal government units (LGUs) in preserving Filipino heritage through cultural mapping. Legarda, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts, stressed the significance of...
The headline above is not complete as any effort to “cleanse” the police membership of scalawags must be supported by all Filipinos, as there is no place at any time or in any administration for rogue cops. Any personnel in uniform must not, in any way or form, be involved in the illegal drugs...
The Pasig City local government announced on Monday, Jan. 9, that it has passed an ordinance granting “special permits” for sari-sari stores and free sanitary permits and health certificates. Pasig City Ordinance No. 54, series of 2022 states that “all sari-sari stores with annual gross sales...
Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) once again called on the national government to “end importation” and instead “strengthen the local production” of fish. (Unsplash) According to the fisherfolk group, importation harms local production and displaces...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Saturday, Jan 7, said the completion of the local road Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur has provided better access for the farmers to transport their goods. In a statement, DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao D. Dia noted that his office is...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III finds the request of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos for courtesy resignation of all Philippine National Police (PNP) generals and colonels amid possible illegal drugs links as ‘’very strange and too...
Globe Business Gift Local As consumers demand more convenience and flexibility in how they purchase items, businesses are finding themselves facing a unique set of challenges. The digitalization of the economy is affecting consumer behavior and business operations. Digitalization plays a crucial...
The Department of Finance (DOF) underscored the importance of public access to local government financial data in monitoring and improving the performance of local government units (LGUs). Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno said timely, pertinent, consistent, and openly accessible data on LGU...
The Civil Service Commission has announced that a total of 12,800 examinees passed the Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE). (Photo courtesy of CSC) According to CSC, a total of 10,115 examinees passed the...
