Day: October 31, 2024

Pasay city: The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has honored the Department of Justice (DOJ) – Office of the Regional Prosecutors (ORPs) of Regions 8 (Eastern Visayas) and 11 (Davao) for their outstanding public service achievements. According to Philippines News Agency, ORPs 8 and 11, led by Regional Prosecutors Irwin Maraya and Janet Grace Dalisay-Fabrero, respectively, received recognition for their exemplary performance in delivering convenient and efficient public services. They achieved full compliance with Republic Act 11032, known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 (EODB), for the year 2023. The awards were presented

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the public on Thursday that the government is on top of the situation as Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey) batters Northern Luzon. ‘I assure the Filipino people that the government is ably handling all disaster management efforts. We remain in full control,’ Marcos said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, although parts of the country are still reeling from the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami), the President said the government still has sufficient assets to ‘mitigate the worst impact, recover from the wreckage, and rebuild stronger than

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has confirmed that its personnel and equipment are ready to conduct clearing operations in regions affected by Super Typhoon Leon, also known internationally as Kong-Rey. The assurance was made public on Thursday as the department mobilizes resources to address the impact of the typhoon. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH has mobilized a total of 1,113 personnel, supported by 102 heavy equipment units, 85 motor vehicles, and 2,190 light equipment units. These resources are on standby to ensure a swift response to any infrastructure disruptions caused by the typhoon. Currently,

Pasig city: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to host the Road to Zero Waste Summit, marking it as the first and largest event focused on sustainable waste management and the promotion of a circular economy from November 5-6. The event will be held at the Unilab Bayanihan Center in Pasig City and will be open to the public with free admission. The summit aims to highlight innovative waste management solutions that can address Metro Manila’s solid waste challenges, ultimately leading to long-term sustainability. According to Philippines News Agency, the event will feature a series of interactive activities

Legazpi city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 (Bicol) has distributed 20 family water filtration kits to several local government units (LGUs) in Camarines Sur, which were affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, internationally known as Trami, last week. These kits are part of a larger allocation of 100 kits intended for the province to aid in providing clean, potable water to communities in need. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio shared that the LGUs of Magarao, Minalabac, Gainza, and Milaor have already received the kits. Plans are underway to release additional kits for