May 23, 2025

Tag: training

  • Philippines and Latvia Ink Deal to Recognize Seafarers’ Certificates

    In a move to enhance maritime collaboration, the Philippines and Latvia have formalized an agreement that recognizes the seafarers’ certificates issued by the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). The signing took place in Manila, aiming to open up new avenues for Filipino seafarers to work on ships registered under the Latvian flag. According to MARINA,…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • Child Protection Training Enhances Safety in Reading Program in Central Visayas

    In a move to bolster child safety, reading tutorial coordinators in Central Visayas have undergone comprehensive training on child protection and safe space laws. This initiative, led by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, aims to ensure the well-being of children participating in the ‘Tara,…

    Written by

    Conrado Carreon

  • DSWD Academy Set to Enhance Skills of Social Workers with March Reopening

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Academy, a key training and educational hub, is gearing up for a March reopening following extensive renovations. Justin Caesar Anthony Batocabe, Director of the Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau, announced that the facility will be ready for turnover next week, with classes scheduled to commence in March.…

    Written by

    Miko Alvarez

  • Catanduanes Enhances Marine Mammal Stranding Response Skills

    The provincial government of Catanduanes, working alongside the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 5 in Bicol, has successfully completed a three-day training program aimed at bolstering the capabilities of marine mammal stranding responders. This initiative, which took place last week, was designed to enhance the protection of marine mammals within the province, according…

    Written by

    Sasha Roxas-Meehan

  • BFAR Calls on Negros Oriental Local Governments to Fund Marine Mammal Stranding Training

    In the wake of recent dolphin strandings in Tanjay and Bais Cities, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Oriental is pressing local government units to take the lead in funding and organizing training sessions on marine mammal stranding. The call comes after a distressing incident where eight pantropical spotted dolphins were…

    Written by

    Sasha Roxas-Meehan

  • New Magna Carta Bill Enhances Training and Benefits for Barangay Health Workers

    Senator Loren Legarda announced on Tuesday that the passage of Senate Bill No. 2838, known as the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), will significantly improve the training and benefits available to these community health workers across the nation. The bill, which received final approval from the Senate on Monday, marks a pivotal moment…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Philippine Civil Defense Enhances Skills with Canadian DART Training

    The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the Philippines has recently completed a five-day training session with Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), aimed at bolstering the country’s disaster response capabilities. The training, which took place from January 27 to 31, 2025, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, was inaugurated by OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • DOJ Plans Major Enhancements in Cybercrime Combat for 2025

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to enhance its capabilities in fighting cybercrime throughout 2025, as announced by DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez during an interview on PTV-4’s ‘Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon’. Vasquez emphasized that the department will focus on advanced technological and forensic training for its staff and law enforcement units to bolster their effectiveness…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Bicol’s Department of Education Steps Up Anti-Bullying Efforts with Comprehensive Training

    In a significant move to curb bullying in educational institutions, the Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) has launched an intensive training program. This initiative, which will run through Friday, is designed to bolster the implementation of DepEd’s anti-bullying policy. Regional Director Gilbert Sadsad emphasized the training’s goal to foster positive changes in managing bullying…

    Written by

    Arnold Magtanggol

  • 600 New Police Officers Encouraged to Maintain High Standards of Professionalism and Discipline

    In a significant ceremony held at the Camp Jesse Robredo Regional Training School in Cebu, 600 new patrol officers were officially inducted into the Philippine National Police (PNP). The event, which took place on Thursday, December 19, 2024, was marked by a parade and an oath-taking led by Brig. Gen. Constancio Chinayog Jr., the acting…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara