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DENR launches new code of practice to curb carbon footprint
An April 18, 2013, press release from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched on Friday a new code of good practice for the refrigeration and airconditioning industry after the phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and some other ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Continue reading →
Message of President Aquino to the Philippines Society of Plumbing Engineers Inc. on the occasion of their 9th Founding Anniversary, National Convention, and Trade Exhibit, April 19, 2013
The Filipino people are now on the road to revitalization. We have forged ahead along the straight and righteous path, with the values of integrity and justice as our standards. Let us march steadfast under the banner of quality and innovation, and strengthen our infrastructure system—the backbone of an equitably progressive Philippines. Continue reading →
Speech of President Aquino on the groundbreaking of the widening of Mactan Circumferential Road, April 19, 2013
Sa pakikipagtulungan ng mga Cebuano, kompiyansa tayo sa magandang kahihinatnan ng mga sinimulan nating proyekto. Sa patuloy na pagdami ng kabalikat natin sa tuwid na daan, gumagaan ang anumang pagsubok, at bumibilis ang ating pag-usad sa kaunlaran. Continue reading →
DOH-NCR warns anew of dengue this summer
An April 19, 2013, press release from the Department of Health: Department of Health - National Capital Region (DOH-NCR) Director Eduardo C. Janairo warns metro residents anew on the dangers of dengue as it has already taken seven lives in the first quarter of the year. Continue reading →
DepEd prepares “Balik Eskwela” for school year 2013-2014
An April 19, 2013, press release from the Department of Education: The Department of Education (DepEd) will set into motion Operation Balik Eskwela (OBE) on May 27 to 31, as well as the Public Assistance Station (PAS) on June 1 to 8 to ensure the smooth opening of classes for school year 2013-2014 in June. Continue reading →
Statement: The Presidential Spokesperson on President Aquino’s response to being named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, April 18, 2012
"Ito po ay dahil sa inyong lahat." Continue reading →
Statement: The Presidential Spokesperson on President Aquino’s inclusion in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, April 18, 2013
The Time 100 list is categorized into 5: Titans, Leaders, Artists, Pioneers and Icons. President Benigno S. Aquino III is in this year's Leaders list, the second to be featured after Rand Paul, followed by Barack Obama. Continue reading →
DOLE promotes Kasambahay Law, publishes career guide for HSWs
An April 18, 2013, press release from the Department of Labor and Employment: Even while the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on the recently enacted Kasambahay Law is being completed, Secretary of Labor and Employment Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday has already urged household service workers (HSWs) and employers to prepare themselves for a paradigm shift that will professionalize domestic workers in the Philippines and abroad, at the same time advocating the use of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE)’s Career Information Pamphlet as a guide. Continue reading →
DSWD, DepEd: No child will be left behind
Every child in the Philippines will now have the chance to be schooled. This is the vision of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Education (DepEd) as they launch Kariton Klasrum. Continue reading →
Rules set for prompt release of retirement perks
An April 18, 2013, press release from the Department of Budget and Management: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) issued new guidelines for the release of retirement perks for all government employees, in a move to facilitate the efficient processing and timely release of benefits to retiring government employees. Continue reading →