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  • Reshifting parent-child roles

  • Cervical Cancer awareness month

  • Cervical Cancer awareness month

  • Artifact Exhibit

All systems go for 2012 Brigada Eskwela
PASIG CITY, May 19 --More government and private corporations join the 2012 Brigada Eskwela, the annual national schools maintenance week spearheaded by the Department of Education which kicks off on Monday, May 21, in Justo Lukban Elementary School in Manila. Brigada Eskwela enjoins the whole community to do repairs, maintenan...
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BFAR turns over P1.25M for Iloilo anti-illegal fishing drive
ILOILO CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has turned over a P1.25 million check to the provincial government of Iloilo for the procurement of a new patrol boat for the Bantay Dagat campaign against illegal fishing. BFAR regional director Drusila Bayate handed in the check to Iloilo governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. during a simple ceremony held at the Office of...
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Palawan disaster council prepares for rainy season
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, May 19 (PIA) -- The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Office (PDRRMO) in Palawan is preparing for the rainy season with the installation of Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) instruments and the geo-tagging of flood-prone areas. This was disclosed recently by Atty. Winston Gonzalez, Chief of Provincial Legal Office and concurrent PDRRMO Chief in a meeting of the Mun...
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TUGUEGARAO CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- With the implementation of the Anti Red Tape Act (ARTA), the services offered by the different government line agencies have improved based on the assessment of the Ci...
SORSOGON CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- In time for the opening of classes for school year 2012-2013, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will conduct a “Diskwento Caravan” on May 23 to 24 to more t...
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, May 19 (PIA) -- Hedcor Bukidnon, Inc. and the municipality of Kitaotao is now working to develop a hydroelectric plant, which would help ease nagging problems on power short...
ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- Various government officials have met here on Thursday night to clarify issues concerning the ongoing peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Zamb...
BUTUAN CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- To instill awareness among public on the importance of cleaning the rivers and creeks in Caraga Region, the Environmental and Management Bureau (EMB) conducted recently a ...
MANILA, May 14 -- The world-renowned Bayanihan Dance Company of the Philippines impressed its audience with their performance at the Orpheum Theater of Memphis, Tennessee last May 10. The performance...
MANILA, May 17 (PIA) -- The Philippines is scheduled to host the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations-United States (ASEAN-US) Dialogue and the first Meeting of the ASEAN-US Eminent Persons Gro...
BAGUIO CITY, May 19 (PIA)--The boxing pride of Mountain Province successfully defended his championship crown for the fifth time. Dayer Gabutan, who hails from Ambagiw, Besao in Mountain Province d...
BAGUIO CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- Department of Health - Center for Health and Development Cordillera (DOH-CHD-CAR) reminds the public to always check their vehicles first to ensure road safety while trav...
MARIKINA, May 19 (PIA) -- The city government of Marikina recently designated ‘Bagsakan Areas’ for delivery vehicles that are loading and unloading goods at the city’s public market area to avoi...
ROXAS CITY, Capiz, May 19 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging local government units (LGU) in Capiz to observe the National Flag Day on May 28. The call from...
BUTUAN CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- PSSupt. Pedro Obaldo, Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) Director said the local police is on full alert as the city is celebrating its Balangay Festival today. According ...
QUEZON CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) invites high school and college students to join the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMMF) Sine-Phone Film Festival compet...
SAN MATEO, Isabela, May 19 (PIA) -- Newly installed Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) president and Isabela Sangguniang Panlalawigan ex-officio member expressed support for the i...
ASIPULO, Ifugao, May 19 (PIA) -- The Philippine Army here, in partnership with government line agencies and the provincial and municipal local government units, conducted a three-day Sangguniang Kabat...