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President Aquino says country has started reaping the fruits of reforms instituted by his administration

Published on 30 April, 2013 - 08:55

President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Monday that the Philippines has started reaping the fruits of the reforms that his administration instituted as he called on the people to continue their steady march towards the realization of their collective aspiration for equitable progress. Read more about President Aquino says country has started reaping the fruits of reforms instituted by his administration...

Palace calls on government workers, media to participate in local absentee voting

Published on 30 April, 2013 - 08:53

Malacanang called on government workers and media practitioners to take advantage of the three-day local absentee voting period and exercise their right to vote. Read more about Palace calls on government workers, media to participate in local absentee voting ...

UN, WB back peace process with MILF

Published on 30 April, 2013 - 08:27

The World Bank and the United Nations are allocating $7 million in technical assistance to help ensure the success of the peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as well as facilitate the establishment of a Bangsamoro entity to replace the Autonomous Region Read more about UN, WB back peace process with MILF...

Press Release on the Presentation of Credentials of Ambassador Bayani S. Mercado to Sweden and Finland

Published on 29 April, 2013 - 16:56

The Embassy of the Philippine in Oslo is pleased to announce that Ambassador Bayani S. Mercado presented his Letters of Credence as non-resident ambassador to Sweden during a high audience with his Majesty King Carl XVI Gustav last 12 April. Read more about Press Release on the Presentation of Credentials of Ambassador Bayani S. Mercado to Sweden and Finland...

Embassy Closed on Holidays in May 2013

Published on 29 April, 2013 - 11:02

The Philippine Embassy will be closed on 01, 09, 17 and 20 May 2013 in observance of Norwegian Public Holidays.

If you need emergency Consular Assistance, you may call the Embassy’s Duty Officer at (+47) 95 00 10 72. Read more about Embassy Closed on Holidays in May 2013...

Women on top: Phl among most gender equal nations

Published on 22 April, 2013 - 00:01

The World Bank identified the Philippines as a world leader in gender equality, particularly in the fields of legislation, management and government. Read more about Women on top: Phl among most gender equal nations ...

President Aquino appoints two new commissioners of the Commission on Elections

Published on 18 April, 2013 - 17:43

President Benigno Aquino III has appointed two new commissioners of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) namely, Atty. Louie Tito F. Guia and Atty. Al A. Parreño. Read more about President Aquino appoints two new commissioners of the Commission on Elections ...

Infra spending up 41%

Published on 18 April, 2013 - 17:42

Government spending on infrastructure and other capital outlays reached P32.3 billion in the first two months of the year, up by 40.8 percent from P23 billion in the same period last year, according to data released yesterday by the Department of Budget and Management. Read more about Infra spending up 41%...

Embassy Closed on 13-14 May to Conduct Overseas Absentee Voting 2013

Published on 18 April, 2013 - 16:37

The Philippine Embassy will be closed from 12NN Monday, 13 May 2013 until Tuesday, 14 May 2013 due to the conduct of Overseas Absentee Voting 2013.

Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday, 15 May 2013. Read more about Embassy Closed on 13-14 May to Conduct Overseas Absentee Voting 2013...

DOH partners with IOM to address health of 10 million OFWs

Published on 18 April, 2013 - 11:51

The Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as it heeds the call of the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the issue of migrant health. Read more about DOH partners with IOM to address health of 10 million OFWs...

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