Manila: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will lead a nationwide tree-growing initiative from September 15 to 21, 2024 in celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles called on government officials, employees, and individuals from non-government organizations and private institutions to join the event. The initiative aims to plant at…
DARAGA, Albay – Albay is often celebrated for its fiery Bicolano dishes, with the heat of siling labuyo (wild chili pepper) a staple in kitchens. Yet, this province nestled in the heart of the Bicol Region has much more to offer beyond the spicy cuisine. Albay’s vibrant food scene presents a delightful fusion of international…
Manila: The Supreme Court en banc on Monday ordered oral arguments in January 2025 for two petitions questioning the return of unused reserve funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the national treasury. “The Court consolidated the two cases and set the oral arguments to January 14, 2025 at 2 p.m. Preliminary conference…
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) received a significant boost to its operational capacity with the turnover of new patrol vehicles on Monday, an official announced. During the handover ceremony, PRO5 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon underscored the importance of these mobility assets in improving law enforcement in the region….
Manila: Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said the government-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) will be expanded to the Visayas and Mindanao. ‘We will cast a wider net to include La Union, Quezon, Mindoro, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Cebu in the BAI’s (Bureau of Animal Industry) controlled…
Manila: A partnership between the national government, the Australian government and non-government organizations (NGOs) launched a fellowship program to bridge marine scientific research with policymakers toward protecting the Philippine seas. During the Manginhas launch event on Monday, the NGO Asia Foundation awarded a fellowship to 20 professionals composed of marine scientists and government executives as…
