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Day: September 9, 2022

DOT pushes to ease mask mandate; cites lifting in Asean countries

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday welcomed the recommendation to ease the country’s mask mandate, saying it would give the Philippine tourism sector “a better chance to regain its vibrant and booming operations.”The DOT cited a comparative anal…

Palace declares Sept. 13 holiday in Cordillera

Malacañang has declared Sept. 13 a special non-working holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in commemoration of the 36th year of successful peace talks between the government and a local rebel group.”On Sept. 23, former President Coraz…

Digital innovations to help spur economic activities: PBBM

Digital transformation initiatives will help boost more economic activities in the country, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Friday.Marcos issued the statement as he led the digital ribbon-cutting ceremony for the inauguration of the U…

PCSO to remit P1.74B for UHC on PBBM’s birthday

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday said it will remit PHP1.74 billion to the country’s coffers to help finance the government’s Universal Health Care Program (UHCP) on Sept. 13, which marks the 65th birthday of President Ferdina…

DSWD allots P3.7-B for kids feeding program in 2023

Around PHP3.7 billion will be earmarked for the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) which will benefit nearly two million children, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Friday.The…

Comelec starts bidding for ballot boxes in 2022 BSKE

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started the bidding process for the acquisition of over 22,000 ballot boxes for this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).Based on the invitation to bid released by the Bids and Awards Comm…

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