ILOILO CITY, July 8 (PNA) — Employees of local government units (LGUs) can avail of the Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) provided it will not exceed their personnel services (PS) ceiling. Executive Order…
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Solon inducts officers, members of PHL’s first Employment and Resource Development Council
By Zen Trinidad CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, July 8 (PNA) — The officers and members of Calamba City Employment and Human Resource Development Council (CEHRDC) took their oath of office on Tuesday (July…
PRDP’s National Project Office gives nod to bidding of two FMR projects in Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY, July 8 (PNA) — The National Project Development Office for the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) has given its green light to proceed to the bidding of two farm-to-market road…
Koronadal poll chief appeals to voters to validate biometric records
KORONADAL CITY, July 7 (PNA) — With three months before the deadline for biometric registration, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Koroandal City has appealed anew to voters to validate registration records….
Bulusan Volcano resting; Bicol unaffected by ‘Egay’
By Nancy Ibo Mediavillo LEGAZPI CITY, July 7 (PNA) — The Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has been resting in the past few days as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)…
Calbayog joins National Disaster Consciousness Month celebration
CALBAYOG CITY, Samar, July 7 (PNA) -– The city government here asked residents not to be complacent at any time because disaster happens at the least expected time with great devastation. In…
Eastern Visayas steps up disaster consciousness drive
TACLOBAN CITY, July 7 (PNA) –- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) has stepped up its drive to raise public awareness on disaster preparedness. Office of the Civil Defense Regional…
Business firms’ compliance with fire brigade requirement pushed
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 7 (PNA) -– A City Councilor here is pushing the implementation of the fire brigade requirements for business firms with 50 workers. City Councilor Edna Dahino, chair…
Clearing of Zambo City sports complex of IDPs set July 16
ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 7 (PNA) -– The city government has set a final date to clear the Mayor Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Dr. Elmeir Apolinario, City…
DSWD updates 4Ps database in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 7 (PNA) -– The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Northern Mindanao maintains an updated database in the region, an official said Tuesday. The database…
(Feature) Tale of a ‘Listahanan’ journey in Comval village
By Carmela C. Duron MABINI, Compostela Valley, July 6 (PNA) — “It is never easy being both a father and a mother to your children,” Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary Alex Juanico laments. “It…
“Egay” spares Isabela and Cagayan
By Simeon C. Dilan TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, July 6 (PNA) — Local officials and farmers of this province and Isabela are very thankful for the ‘blessings’ of light rains that drenched earlier…
Cebu City gov’t to train cops as responders in calamities
CEBU CITY, July 6 (PNA) — The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) will give city police personnel training on disaster response. The move to train police personnel of…
La Union declares a state of calamity due to typhoon ‘Egay’
SAN FERNANDO CITY, July 6 (PNA)–The province of La Union declared a state of calamity Monday after flood waters, spawned by almost two days of heavy rains brought about by typhoon ‘Egay,’…
675 passengers remain stranded in ports, says Coast Guard
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said that as of 12 nn, a total of 675 passengers have been stranded in ports…