DOH There remains a possibility that the Department of Health (DOH) will recommend extending the Covid-19 State of Calamity in the country if the Public Health Emergency bill is not signed by December. “Kapag hindi naipasa iyan by December, yun pong options natin is first (If that is not passed...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim Today, we see a lot of digitalization projects being undertaken by government offices. Most are meant to increase internal efficiency and provide convenience to the transacting public by, for example, providing online or mobile access to their services. Of course, we also...
The Las Piñas Public Employment Service Office (PESO) conducted house interviews as part of its weekly employment facilitation program called “Hired on the Spot” on Monday, Nov. 14. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the “Hired on the Spot” program is being conducted by PESO, in coordination with...
The Department of Education (DepED) announced that three public school students from various parts of the country are set to join the 10th ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition in Myanmar next month. (Photo courtesy of DepED) In a statement, DepED said that Amelia R. Persia of Donsol National...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is pushing for a proposed measure that will allow the government to continue different protocols under the State of Calamity, in case such a declaration will be lifted—amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, the country is under a State of Calamity due to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asked the House Committee on Ways and Means chairman to study the possibility of removing the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) component of public utilities, especially electricity. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda This was revealed by the committee...
The House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has approved a bill that seeks to establish a Green Public Procurement Program for all branches of the government. House Bill (HB) 1272 , otherwise known as “An Act Establishing A Green Public Procurement Program For All Branches Of...
As the country walks down the path to recovery, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed his gratitude to the business sector for aiding the government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, even calling the industry the "main driver to success." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo and PAO chief Persida Acosta (ERWIN TULFO FACEBOOK PAGE) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has collaborated with the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) to help single mothers get sustainment from fathers who do not provide child support. DSWD Secretary...
Mayor Honey Lacuna said public schools in Manila will fully comply with the minimum public health and safety protocols as the city prepares for the resumption of face-to-face classes on Monday, Aug. 22. Three days before the formal opening of the 2022-2023 school year, Lakan Dula Elementary School...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not keen on lifting the state of public health emergency in the Philippines due to Covid-19 until the end of the year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate / Manila Bulletin) In an interview with reporters in Manila on Wednesday,...
Majority of the concerns received by the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Oplan Balik Eskwela Public Assistance Command Center (OBE-PACC) were mostly about enrollment, said DepEd Spokesperson Michael Poa on Tuesday, Aug. 16. OBE-PACC, according to DepEd, aims to provide immediate virtual...
