Public enjoined to participate in Independence Day activities
MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Monday urged the public to be part of the various activities the government has lined up in observance of the…
Study on possible state workers pay hike done by end-June – DBM
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday reported the study on the possible increase in the salaries of government workers is targeted to be completed by the…
UP Manila develops potent herbal solution vs. fungal skin infections
MANILA – The University of the Philippines Manila’s National Integrated Research Program on Medicinal Plants (NIRPROMP) has created an herbal lotion against skin fungal infections using the Akapulco plant. Skin infections…
Higher buying price allows NFA to increase palay inventory
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) said Wednesday the decision of its council to raise the buying price of palay (unhusked rice) has allowed the agency to exponentially increase its…
PH remains low risk for Covid-19 amid new variants
MANILA – The Philippines remains at low risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) amid reports of new variants monitored abroad, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. The agency…
P2.8-B funds for BFP to boost modernization
MANILA – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has said the release of PHP2.880 billion in funds by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the purchase of new fire…
VP Sara thanks PBBM for continued trust, support
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte expressed Wednesday her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his continued trust and support in her function as education chief. “Maraming salamat, Pangulong…
DSWD insulates programs from politics, adheres to guidelines – spox
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it would maintain the highest level of professionalism in delivering public services, free from politics and other ill…
CSC urges honor grads to apply for special eligibility, work in gov’t
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission is encouraging college graduates who have earned Latin honors to apply for the Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE) and pursue a career in the public sector.…
LTFRB reminds PUV operators of April 30 consolidation deadline
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) about the consolidation deadline on April 30 set by President Ferdinand R.…