by anyajulia | Jul 16, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released its semi-finalists for the 2009 Search for 2009 Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or more commonly known as the Honor Awards Program (HAP).
“The entire bureaucracy and other concerned individuals are enjoined to send their feedback regarding the enumerated semi-finalists to the HAP Secretariat,” CSC discloses. Deadline for the submission of feedback is on July 29, 2009.
Based on the CSC announcement, there are 27 semi-finalists for the Presidential Lingkod Bayan awards while the Dangal ng Bayan and Pagasa awards next round qualifiers are 19 and 17 nominees, respectively. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 2, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
With the theme “Negosyo…Kaya Mo!”, the nation observes the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week 2009 from July 6-12, 2009.
This in pursuance to the Republic Act 9501, Magna Carta for MSMEs, which aims to inculcate a continuing awareness of the primacy of small business in nation-building and people empowerment.
Various activities across the country will provide existing and potential entrepreneurs with training and development opportunities and create a forum for networking and a sharing of ideas. Events include trade fairs, entrepreneurship briefings/trainings, seminars, and fora which will be undertaken with the assistance of other government agencies and private sector organizations. (DTI)
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by anyajulia | Jul 2, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
The search for the 7th Ten Accomplished Youth Awards (TAYO) awards still continues; as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) enjoins youth organizations to join the aforementioned search.
TAYO encourages pro-active youth organizations to showcase their contributions to the community. It is open to all youth organizations with projects conducted between mid 2008 and before the TAYO deadline on July 15, 2009.
For more info, visit www.tayoawards.net or www.youth.net.ph. Also, interested organizations may text the TAYO Secretariat at 09178988296 or text TAO and send to 2948. (DENR-EMB/PIA)
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by btpo | May 31, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
A problem on classroom shortage is foreseen in the opening of classes. Bohol Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Elpidio Jala expressed concern in an increased of enrollment expected this school year of classroom shortage. Dr. Jala said it is most likely to be experienced this school opening as more grade levels are opened and with the increase on enrollment this year. The division superintendent finds possibility of students to be temporarily holding classes under trees until new classrooms are available. He further mentioned classrooms that are already old and dilapidated that need rehabilitation. Executive Conference Dr. Jala said he will be conducting a meeting with schools supervisors and principals to discuss the emergence of the issues and find immediate solution to the problem. However, Jala said that P8 million pesos worth of school chairs and furniture from the 2008 appropriation are still to be delivered and another P18 million pesos is up for bidding this year 2009. He also acknowledged the recent simultaneous launching of Brigada Eskwela on May 18-22 that had greatly helped prepare the classrooms ready for the opening of classes.
In pursuant to DepEd secretary Jesli Lapus order, Dr. Jala reiterated that no children will be denied enrollment and there should be no collection of any contribution, payment of unpaid obligations during the school opening.
by anyajulia | May 28, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
Today is the start of the national observance to the Philippine National Flag which will run until June 12, 2009 dubbed as Flag Days under RA 8491 where everyone is enjoined to display the Philippine Flag outside private and government offices, commercial establishments, learning institutions and private residences.
The flag theme “Pilipinas Kong Mahal” placed emphasis on “pagbibigay respeto at pagmamahal sa ating bansa,” with the advocacy message serving as a good reminder to each Filipino to love and honor one’s country and be nationalistic in the midst of materialism in today’s modern era.
Preparations are also underway to hold the upcoming ‘Kalayaan 2009′ celebration to commemorate the 111th anniversary of our Philippine Independence Day on June 12 under the theme “Kagitingan, Kagalingan at Kasipagan Tungo sa Tunay na Kalayaan.” (PIA/FCR)
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by anyajulia | May 25, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) encourages all heads of government entities, as well as LGUs, to lead their staff in the “Brigada Ahensiya”, an annual clean-up program. The program was launched this May on the principle that a clean, orderly and beautiful work environment enhances efficiency and client satisfaction.
Under the program, each agency and LGU will choose one to three days in May 2009 for its Brigada Ahensiya, to be repeated every year, involving clean-up, repair, repainting and refurbishing of their respective workplaces. Staff can also adhere to the Five S’s – Sort, Systematize, Sweep, Standardize and Sustain.
Other activities that could be also considered are carpentry repairs, repainting and refurbishing of facilities as well as planting and landscaping. (PIA)
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