“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” This passage from Mark 10:45 aptly underscores the importance of public service — serving and sacrificing for others that they may enjoy a better life. Today, the world observes...
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) launched Friday, April 14, an orientation drive for its regional offices to promote and discuss industry programs and strategic directions for a better public service. (Photo: Maritime Industry Authority) The Marina regional offices in Legazpi City (Region...
Parañaque City 1st District Representative Edwin Olivarez will launch the “Kumusta na ang Puso mo Parañaqueño” project on Thursday, Feb. 23. Olivarez said the project will be held in coordination with the office of his brother, Mayor Eric Olivarez, and his son, Councilor Pablo “Paolo”...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
New laws in the Philippines are expected to support mergers and acquisition (M&A), which declined in 2022 to $8.1 billion in value for 33 deals from $9.961 billion in 2021, as companies capitalize on this strategy to expand and grow their business, according to consultancy firm PwC Philippines....
Citing “a new chapter of public service,” Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Saturday, Dec. 24, called on Filipinos to contribute to nation-building in an aim “to build a stronger nation” and uplift the lives of everyone. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) In her...
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 Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has maintained its certification of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc. conferred its official accreditation to the bureau on Monday, July 25, during the BJMP management conference...
DFA receives ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officially received the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, issued by TÜV NORD Philippines, Inc., during a virtual ceremony recently. The Department’s ISO 9001:2015...
State economic managers have lauded Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon for his major contribution in the passage of three key economic reform laws that are seen to hasten the country’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. In a letter signed by Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez, Trade...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo 1Sambayan could not have clarified it more clearly, that no less than the Supreme Court in January 1999 ruled that the Marcoses owed the government ₱ 23.3 billion in estate taxes. For their failure to pay, the Marcoses accumulated tax liabilities...
With more than 40 days to go before the May, 2020 elections, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged candidates running for the 2022 national and local elections to focus on public service by putting the welfare of Filipinos first. Go, who earlier withdrew his presidential bid for the upcoming...
