Tag: Government Agencies

  • Government Agencies Mandated to Participate in 127th Philippine Independence Day Festivities

    In a move to honor the nation’s history, Malacañang has issued a directive requiring all government agencies to engage in the celebration of the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence. The order, detailed in Memorandum Circular 77, was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on February 13 and extends to all government bodies, including government-owned or…

  • Senator Gatchalian Warns of Criminal Infiltration in Government Agencies After Raid on Fraudulent Document Firm

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarms about the potential infiltration of criminal syndicates into crucial government agencies following a raid on a travel and consultancy firm in Manila. The operation, conducted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), uncovered a cache of fraudulent Philippine government documents, including birth and marriage certificates, and a passport featuring…

  • President Marcos Jr. Revamps Regional Development Councils to Boost Socio-Economic Growth

    In a move to enhance regional socio-economic development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order 82, restructuring the regional development councils (RDCs). The order, signed on January 28, aims to expedite economic and social progress across various regions by integrating additional government agencies into the RDCs. The newly appointed members of the RDCs…

  • Government Job Fair Opens Doors for 12,000 Graduating 4Ps Members in Manila

    In a significant move to support the graduating members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a massive job fair named ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ was launched on January 31, 2025, at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with…

  • President Marcos Jr. Establishes Technical Group to Launch National Forensics Institute

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step towards enhancing the Philippines’ justice system by signing Administrative Order 29. This order establishes a technical working group (TWG) tasked with setting up a National Forensics Institute (NFI). The move aims to boost the nation’s forensic capabilities and streamline the functions of related government agencies.…

  • President Marcos Jr. Establishes Technical Group for National Forensics Institute

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step towards enhancing the Philippines’ justice system by signing Administrative Order 29 on January 22. This order establishes a technical working group (TWG) tasked with the creation of a National Forensics Institute (NFI). The initiative aims to bolster the nation’s forensic capabilities and streamline the functions…

  • NFA Rice Set for Sale to Metro Manila Government Agencies in February

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday that National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks could be available for purchase by local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies in Metro Manila starting February. This decision follows the National Price Coordinating Council’s (NPCC) approval of a resolution encouraging the DA to declare a food security…

  • Philippine Government Agencies Urged to Begin 2026 Budget Preparations

    MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a directive for all government departments, agencies, and offices to commence crafting their budget proposals for the year 2026. This announcement was made by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay event, emphasizing the need for timely preparation to ensure that…

  • Exemptions Granted to Government Agencies Amid Election Ban

    In Manila, a number of national and local government offices have been granted exemptions from the upcoming election ban by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), allowing them to continue their operations. As of the latest update, six national agencies and three local entities have received these exemptions. The national agencies include the Department of Health,…