Author: Ramon Diaz
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Philippine Health Department Addresses Challenges with Unused Covid-19 Vaccines
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has responded to a recent audit report by the Commission on Audit (COA) concerning the expiration and underutilization of Covid-19 vaccines stored in their facilities. The DOH highlighted the unique challenges faced during the emergency rollout of the vaccination program, which lacked the extensive planning…
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New Wage Order in Eastern Visayas to Boost Minimum Pay Starting December 2
In a move to enhance the financial well-being of workers in Eastern Visayas, a new wage order will come into effect on December 2, 2024. This order, issued on November 5, 2024, by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), will increase the daily minimum wage by PHP30, spread over two phases. The first…
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Empowering Seniors with Technology: DICT’s Initiative in Cordillera
In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the Cordillera region is actively involving senior citizens in their ICT training programs. Jing Nino, from the DICT’s ICT Literacy and Competency division, emphasized the importance of these initiatives during an online forum. He highlighted the challenges…
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Iloilo City’s River Esplanade Honored with 2024 Asian Townscape Award
The Iloilo City River Esplanade has been celebrated with the 2024 Asian Townscape Award, recognizing its exemplary role in landscape architecture. This accolade underscores Iloilo City’s commitment to sustainability and urban excellence, setting a benchmark for other cities to emulate, according to Mayor Jerry Treñas. Spanning over 9 kilometers along both banks of the Iloilo…
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53 Local Governments in Eastern Visayas Honored with Seal of Good Governance
In a significant recognition of local governance excellence, 53 local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have been awarded the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). This number surpasses last year’s recipients, marking a notable increase in the region’s commitment to high standards of governance. The announcement was made by the Department of the…
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Comelec-NIR Prepares for 2025 Elections Amid Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Risks
In response to the looming threat of an eruption from Mt. Kanlaon, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is actively developing contingency plans for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Lionel Marco Castillano, the regional director of Comelec-NIR, has been leading inspections across Canlaon City and surrounding areas in Negros Oriental…
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Scheduled Power Outages to Impact Cebu Regions from November 25 to December 1
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has announced that certain areas in Cebu will experience power interruptions from November 25 to December 1, as part of scheduled maintenance. The affected regions fall under the service areas of Cebu Electric Cooperative (Cebeco) 1 and 3. Specifically, on November 30, Cebeco 1 customers will face…
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Cebu City Reaffirms Commitment to Complete Bus and Sewerage Projects with World Bank and JICA
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia recently met with representatives from the World Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to reaffirm the city’s dedication to completing two major infrastructure projects: the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and the city’s sewerage master plan. The discussions took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City…
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