Proclamation No. 579: Declaring Monday, 17 June 2024, a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eidโ€™l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared June 17, Monday as a regular holiday to give way for the observance of Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. Proclamation No. 579 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on June 4 stated that Eid’l Adha is one of the two greatest feasts of Islam. The proclamation…

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PBBM: Govโ€™t on top of Kanlaon Volcano eruption

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured all the residents affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption of the government’s continued support as he enforced a whole-of-government approach to ensure the welfare of the public and the immediate provision of assistance. In a video message, President Marcos said that the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS),…

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Healthcare Waste Generation, Segregation, and Public Awareness: Key Issues Identified in Eastern Visayas Inception Workshop

Tacloban City – The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (PHCWMP) concluded its second leg of regional inception meetings in Eastern Visayas with high hopes after identifying possible interventions to address key healthcare waste challenges at the project’s partner hospital. The Region 8 Inception Meeting and Validation Workshop was held on May 30-31, 2024, and…

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PH Govโ€™t Should Investigate SHEIN Products Entering the Country – BAN Toxics

Following recent findings by the Seoul City government revealing that children’s products sold by the online shopping platform SHEIN contain high levels of toxic chemicals, Environmental NGO BAN Toxics is calling on the Philippine government to conduct its own investigation. According to news reports, the Seoul government has been conducting safety inspections since last month…

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Batas para sa Propesyonalisasyon ng mga Tagasaling Pilipino, isinusulong ng Kasรกlin Network

Inilatag ang dalawang bersiyon ng mga panukalang batas para sa propesyonalisasyon ng mgatagasalin sa bansa sa “Layag: Forum sa Pagsasalin” noong Mayo 18, 2024, Sabado, 8:00 n.u.-5:00 n.h. sa University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City na inorganisa ng Kasálin Network. Ibinahagi ni G. John Enrico Torralba, hepe ng Sangay ng Salin ng Komisyon…

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DOST 1 collaborates with LGU Vintar to establish bamboo textile hub

THE Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST 1), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office – Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), convened with the Mayor of Vintar, Richard Degala, on April 15, 2024 in this municipality. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the establishment of a bamboo textile hub and to explore opportunities…

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DOST brings โ€˜Starbooksโ€™ to Region 2

THE Department of Science and Technology Region 2 and the Office of the 4th Legislative District of Isabela bring STARBOOKS to various schools in different municipalities of Isabela. These municipalities include Jones, Cordon, Dinapigue, Santiago, San Isidro, and San Agustin. The two-day activity encompasses learning experience to both learners and educators of various participating schools…

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Zambo City farmers thank PBBM for cash assistance

ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) – Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of cash assistance worth P10,000 each to 844 farmers in Zamboanga City in a powerful demonstration of support for the backbone of the nation’s economy. The farmer beneficiaries express their thanksgiving to the president along with the government agencies for their assistance….

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PBBM extends aid to farmers and fisherfolk in ZamPen amid El Niรฑo crisis

ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expected to visit in Zamboanga City on Thursday, May 9 to personally extend and turnover the assistance to farmers and fisherfolk of Zamboanga Peninsula who were severely affected by El Niño crisis. Presidential Communications Office Assistant Secretary and Task Force El Niño spokesperson Joey Villarama discussed the Socio-Civic…

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