by anyajulia | Sep 17, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Department of Labor and Employment (D-O-L-E) Secretary Marianito Roque said the administration’s job generation program has really provided sound employment to Filipinos, the recent statistics show.
In fact, the DOLE chief was elated at the National Statistics Office (N-S-O) labor force survey shows the improved quality of employment here.
Highlighting that wage and salary employment increased by 7.3 percent over last year’s, he cited that the number of persons in full time employment increased by 500,000 while self-employed workers and unpaid family workers fell by 335,000.
He attributed the modest hike in employment to the government’s economic stimulus program, adding that the DOLE itself has embarked on several emergency employment projects nationwide. (pia)
by anyajulia | Sep 17, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Civil Service Commission pays tribute to the country’ exemplary civil servants in an awards rites at the Malacanang Palace today. This is part of the month-long activities in celebration of the 109th Anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service this September.
The awardees who are the silent heroes of the bureaucracy make up the 2009 roster of Outstanding Public Servants who will be conferred the Lingkod Bayan, Pag-asa ng Bayan; and Dangal ng Bayan Awards.
The Lingkod Bayad Award is conferred on an individual or group of individuals for exceptional contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had a nationwide impact on public interest.
The Pag-asa ng Bayan Award is granted to an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contributions that directly benefit more than one department of the government on a certain degree of standards.
Meanwhile, the Dangal Ng Bayan Award is given to an civil servant for performance of extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior on the basis of observance of the norms of conduct provided under Republic Act 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Sep 17, 2009 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo orders probe of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on the cause of the power outage on Sunday that forced the delay and diversion of all international and domestic flights and stranded thousands of commuters.
Deputy Spokeperson Anthony Golez said that the authorities would await the result of the probe before making any decision.
Airport officials said the power supply of their radar at the control tower broke down at 2 p.m. Sunday, forcing the diversion of several incoming international and local flights to other airports.
Airport General Manager Alfonso Cusi explained that some international flights were diverted to Hong Kong while other incoming flights were ordered to land in other airports. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Sep 17, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines, Major Events
Journalists for the Asia-Europe competition “Freedom of Young Media”, which is sponsored by Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) and European Youth Press, have until September 20 to submit online entries for the competition.
The competition has three categories: (1) What does “Freedom of Young Media” mean to you and your media?; (2) How are you reporting on “Freedom of Young Media” in your media?; and (3) What challenges regarding “Freedom of Young Media” are you facing during your work?
After the deadline, an experienced jury from both continents will evaluate the submissions and choose ten winners, which will be announced and awarded in Brussels.
The prizes for the winners are an Adobe software package for the 1st prize, a DELL-Netbook for the 2nd prize, and a Microsoft software package for the 3rd prize.
For more details, information is available at http://www.aycn.net/groups/62-freedom-of-young-media. (AMIC/PIA)
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by anyajulia | Sep 17, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Department of Education (DepEd) issued Memorandum No. 382 series of 2009 dubbed “Crusade Dedicated To The National Heroes,” calling all schools nationwide for the conduct of activities geared toward honoring the country’s national heroes.
The objective of the activity is to inculcate in the minds and hearts of the children the values of the noble men, women and heroes of the country. (PIA)
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