Public Affairs

DPWH reiterates warning against impostor

MANILA, Philippines, August 19 — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) warns the agency’s internal and external stakeholders of unscrupulous individual or individuals who they claim to be or directly connected to the DPWH Secretary and other Senior Officials. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has received several reports from the field that unscrupulous individuals are calling Regional Directors and District Engineers to facilitate inclusion of projects in the DPWH Infrastructure Program, in particular a […]

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No smoking while breastfeeding, lactating mothers told

DUMAGUETE CITY, August 19 (PIA) – Lactating mothers should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs to ensure the safety of their child while they are breastfeeding. This is a reminder from breastfeeding experts and advocates here during a Kapihan forum on the importance of breastfeeding. According to Hilda Torres, breastfeeding program coordinator of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), breastfeeding mothers should avoid vices such as smoking or drinking alcohol because its harmful contents can affect infants through […]

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TESDA to offer courses on Garbage Collection, Sanitary Landfill Operations

TAGUIG CITY, AUG. 12 (PIA)–The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) recently introduced training courses on Garbage Collection NC I and Sanitary Landfill Operations NC III. The TESDA Board approved the two training courses in June this year and will be offered in select technical vocational institutions soon “Garbage collectors have to deal hands-on with our daily trash. In this thankless job, they make sure wastes get removed from our homes and taken to […]

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Board licensure exam for Geologist moved to November 2015

Manila, August 14, 2015 (PRC) – The Professional Regulation Commission and the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology announce that the Board Licensure Examination for Geologists (BLEG) scheduled on AUGUST 11-13, 2015 is moved to NOVEMBER 23-25, 2015. The announcement was made in view of the Board of Geology Resolution No. 2015-928, series of 2015, amending PRC Resolution No. 2014-874, rescheduling the Board Licensure Examination for Geologists to November 23-25, 2015. According to the Board, the […]

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DTI reminds consumers on 8-point test on pyramid scheme

ILIGAN CITY, August 13 (PIA) — Amid on alleged Chain Distribution Plan, or also known as Pyramid Scheme, enticing a number of individuals in some parts of Iligan city and nearby municipalities, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned consumers to take extra precautionary measures and pressed them to take the 8-point test. The warning has to be issued after a number of individuals claimed that after putting significant amount on the purportedly […]

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NFA: No fake rice in Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan, August 13 (PIA) — There is no fake rice in Bataan and elsewhere in the country. This is the guarantee of National Food Authority (NFA) after the issue of alleged fake rice surfaced in Davao last June, concluding that the case was isolated in the said city only. NFA-Bataan, led by provincial manager Adelaida Nuestro, confirmed that the province is negative from any presence of fake rice based on their thorough inspections […]

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New agents needed in PDEA

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 10 (PIA) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is hiring brilliant and highly qualified professionals to be a Drug Enforcement Officer (DEO). PDEA Undersecretary Director General Arturo G. Cacdac Jr. said the new DEOs will have an unparalleled budding career as part of an elite drug law enforcement group in the country. “To those deciding for a career change, stability and security is the thing in the civil service employment. Be […]

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DOST undergrad scholarship slots more than triple in 2015

MANILA, Aug. 8 (PIA) — The number of beneficiaries for undergraduate scholarship being offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under its Science Education Institute (SEI), has more than tripled in five years, jumping from 1,250 in 2010 to 5,595 in 2015. “We’re also now preparing the groundwork for recruiting new partner universities and introducing innovations into the program for us to expand by 100% in 2017, on our way to meet the […]

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Beware of investment scams

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Aug.7 (PIA6) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Provincial Office is reminding the public not to join investments that offer “easy money,” “double your money” and “quick money” which are beyond the existing profits in banks. “If the investment will earn by recruiting other people and not by selling valuable products, this is a concrete example of a pyramid scam or pyramiding,” said a DTI news release distributed to […]

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Manila to ration water

MANILA, Philippines, August 6 (Eagle News) — Various local governments units in Manila will start rationing water to alleviate the water supply interruption to be conducted by the Maynilad due to their water pipe re-alignment project. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pjvN2QKBc_I

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Rotating water interruptions due to pipe realignment

To give way to the flood control project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) will realign its seven-foot-tall (2,200-mm diameter) primary line along Juan Luna St. corner Hermosa St. in Tondo, Manila. This will cause rotating water service interruptions in several areas of the West Zone, ranging from 12 hours to 41 hours beginning 1 p.m. of August 10 (Monday) until 10 p.m. of August 13 (Thursday), […]

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Mga lumang pera ipinadedeposito ng BSP sa bangko

AGOSTO 3 (Agila Probinsya) — Nanawagan ang Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ng Naga Branch sa mga mamamayan at mga negosyante na makipagtulungan sa kanilang kampanya na mai-deposito na sa mga bangko ang mga lumang pera o yung tinatawag na news design series (NDS). Ang NDS ay maaari lamang gamiting pambili o pambayad hanggang Disyembre 31, 2015. Sa pagpasok umano ng taong 2016 ay hindi na papayagang gamitin at pwede na lamang palitan sa mga […]

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