Stronger public-private partnership sought
Tycoon Lance Gokongwei, president and chief executive officer of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., is pushing for a stronger alliance between the government and private sector in revitalizing the manufacturing sector as the backbone of national industrialization......»»
Group lauds government action on nurse shortage
Various public-private programs of the government have addressed the shortage of nurses in the country, according to the Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group, calling it a “quick win” for the government......»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
Manila councilor seeks probe of parking ‘MOA’
A councilor in Manila sought to look into the alleged “agreements” in the use of parking spaces along roads in the city between the local government and private individuals......»»
Private sector access to treatment sought amid rising youth HIV cases
Alarmed by the rising cases of human immunodeficiency virus among the country’s younger individuals, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa is pushing to make antiretroviral drugs available in the private sector......»»
'Look forward to growing our partnership in 2024 and beyond': Australian PM Albanese dials PM Modi on LS poll win
Canberra [Australia], June 6 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the Lok Sabha elections and said that he is looking forward to growing the partnership between the two countries in 2024 and beyond. In a post on social media platform X, Albanese posted a picture of himself with his phone and wrote, "Great to speak with @narendramodi today to co.....»»
'Look forward to growing our partnership in 2024 and beyond': Australian PM Albanese dials PM Modi on LS poll win
Canberra [Australia], June 6 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the Lok Sabha elections and said that he is looking forward to growing the partnership between the two countries in 2024 and beyond. In a post on social media platform X, Albanese posted a picture of himself with his phone and wrote, "Great to speak with @narendramodi today to co.....»»
DAR, NNC renew partnership for 'Tutok Kainan'
DAR and the National Nutrition Council (NNC) sealed a new partnership agreement in the implementation of NNC’s "Tutok Kainan" Dietary Supplementation Program in Eastern Visayas on January 17......»»
CHMSU to mainstream volunteerism with PNVSCA partnership
CHMSU to mainstream volunteerism with PNVSCA partnership.....»»
BingoPlus delivers a successful partnership with Miss Universe Philippines 2024
BingoPlus delivers a successful partnership with Miss Universe Philippines 2024.....»»
JuanHand, FEdCenter announce partnership to revolutionize financial literacy in the Philippines
The partnership officially commenced in January 2024, which aims to revolutionize not only financial literacy but also transform the fintech landscape across the nation......»»
Cebu Pacific, The Vanguard Academy enter partnership
Cebu Pacific, The Vanguard Academy enter partnership.....»»
The Daily Guardian: Apples Unlikely Partner
Talks of a potential partnership between tech giants Apple and Google have ignited a firestorm of debate in the industry. The focus of this partnership.....»»
SM, WMSU renews academic partnership
SM, WMSU renews academic partnership.....»»
SM Group, Levi’s strengthen partnership
The SM Group is reinforcing its partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) to support the expansion of the iconic jeans brand’s retail footprint in the country. .....»»
Ayala to expand partnership with Bosch
The Ayala Group and German company Bosch are eyeing opportunities to expand further their partnership in the Philippines......»»
Apple-Google Gemini Partnership: Harnessing the Power of AI
Alphabet’s Stock Surges Following Potential Apple-Google Gemini Partnership In a recent development that sent waves through the tech industry, Alphabet’s stock price saw a significant.....»»
PMPI General Assembly Manifesto
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press.PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTOWe are from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development network com.....»»
US high-level businesses, investors visit PH to foster partnership
US high-level businesses, investors visit PH to foster partnership.....»»
PMPI General Assembly Manifesto
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press.PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTOWe are from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development network com.....»»