Category: General

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

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

Cebu city: A total of 2,587 active indigenous peoples (IP) households in Central Visayas continue to receive comprehensive assistance from the national government, a social welfare official said on Thursday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, highlighted the significant support provided to IPs in the region, particularly the Sama Bajau and Atis in Cebu. This includes aid through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P) cash grants, enhanced interventions, and capability-building activities. According to Philippines News Agency, the program known as COMPRE is an integrated approach offering a package of services and

Pasay city: The Philippines successfully concluded the first International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center, reaffirming its commitment to leading the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the conference’s achievements, including the adoption of the Pasay Declaration and the participation of diverse attendees from 80 countries. According to Philippines News Agency, the conference underscored the Philippines’ role as a pathfinder and peacemaker in advancing the WPS agenda. Secretary Manalo assured United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed of the country’s dedication to these goals, rooted