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CSC issues hiring, online interview guidelines
PRESS RELEASE: In recruiting and selecting candidates, agencies shall adopt internal guidelines that will allow online recruitment and selection processes such as online competency assessments and video conferencing for interviews
CSC eases rules in filling up health, medical positions
PRESS RELEASE: The CSC says that reassignment, detail, and transfer for healthcare workers are also allowed
Filipinas Heritage Library to hold free illustration and writing workshops
PRESS RELEASE: The free workshops are happening on July 17 and 18
LTO to minimize face-to-face transactions, shift to digitalization
PRESS RELEASE: The agency aims to further strengthen the digitalization efforts of the Department of Transportation in line with minimizing human intervention in various transactions
T.I.P. and Vents for Philippines secure DOST grant for ventilator project
PRESS RELEASE: With this grant, the Technological Institute of the Philippines is set to produce five units of its prototype design that shall undergo further calibration and testing in government-recognized testing facilities
Ateneo Press offers discount on history books until July 12
PRESS RELEASE: Titles on sale include 'The Conjugal Dictatorship of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos' by Primitivo Mijares and 'The Women of Malolos' by Nicanor Tiongson
Ateneo lands 1st runner-up in international business case competition
PRESS RELEASE: Ateneo de Manila University is the first Philippine university to win 1st runner-up at the prestigious HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition
Libreng seminar sa korespondensiya opisyal ng KWF, online na!
PRESS RELEASE: Kinakailangang magpadala ng liham ang mga interesadong ahensiya sa Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino upang makapagtakda ng petsa at oryentasyon sa pagsasagawa ng online seminar
DLSU offers online data science course
PRESS RELEASE: The online course is designed for professionals and students from various STEM and ABM backgrounds who want to upskill towards a data science career
DOST delivers COVID-19 specimen collection booths to healthcare facilities
PRESS RELEASE: Inspired by the telephone booth-style swab collection facilities in other Asian countries, the specimen collection booths are equipped with a transparent front window, ventilation, and caster wheels for easier mobility
Dagupan City begins risk-based coronavirus testing for 600 frontliners
Dagupan City COVID-19 focal person Dr Ophelia Rivera says the testing aims to cover about 600 government frontliners in the city
Educational publisher gives free access to teaching resources
PRESS RELEASE: Initially exclusive to Diwa partner schools, the Diwa Learning Town is now open to all educators to encourage them to start their learning continuity plan amid COVID-19
'BULAWAN: Interviews with Filipino Medical Oncologists' ebook available for free download
PRESS RELEASE: The print copy of 'Bulawan' was launched during the celebration of the PSMO’s 50th anniversary last October 25, 2019
DOST-PCHRD scholar is PH's finalist to the ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Maria Ruth Pineda-Cortel of the University of Santo Tomas is chosen as the finalist for the ASEAN-U.S Science Prize for Women 2020 for her project on gestational diabetes
Call for submission for anthology of literary works on COVID-19
PRESS RELEASE: The call is open to all UP-affiliated faculty, students, staff, and alumni. This call is also open to fellows of UP creative writing workshops.
KWF, may libreng online seminar-palihan para sa mga editor ng teksbuk sa Filipino
PRESS RELEASE: Tatalakayin sa mga editor ang mga nilalaman ng Ortograpiyang Pambansa at KWF Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat na inilathala bilang isang KWF Aklat ng Bayan
Australia extends application for Australia Awards Scholarships
PRESS RELEASE: The deadline for the submission of applications is on June 30, 2020
POPCOM-NCR opens helpline for family planning, gender-based violence concerns
PRESS RELEASE: The public is advised to call or text its official helpline numbers 09617432337 (Smart) and 09272998764 (Globe) or through messenger via POPCOM-NCR facebook account
UMPIL announces 2020 Gawad Balagtas awardees, Gawad Paz Marquez Benitez
PRESS RELEASE: The schedule and the venue of the awarding will be announced later
Join UNESCO in celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2020
PRESS RELEASE: The contest is open to all interested designers from Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste
Instituto Cervantes programs online lecture by the head writer of 'Money Heist'
PRESS RELEASE: Instituto Cervantes de Manila is presenting an online lecture by Javier Gómez Santander, the Head writer and Executive co-producer of the popular Spanish TV show 'La casa de papel'
NKTI wins award for innovative multi-organ failure treatment
PRESS RELEASE: Healthcare Asia recognizes excellence in the Asia Pacific's healthcare sector, through the Healthcare Asia Awards 2020
PHLPost employees tapped as front line workers to assist LGUs
PRESS RELEASE: 'Post office employees are frontline workers too, responding to any emergency situation where it is needed most,' says Postmaster General Joel Otarra
300 PH scientists, conservationists call for 'a culture of care for nature'
PRESS RELEASE: 'Make nature a priority,' Philippine leaders told in an open letter from 300 scientists, conservationists ahead of Earth Day 2020
SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development Award now accepting entries
PRESS RELEASE: The award aims to raise and promote positive human values among both teachers and students as well as share best practices in Education for Sustainable Development in schools across Southeast Asia
Grassroots fundraiser #LetsMassTestPH aims to raise funds for coronavirus test kits for Filipinos
PRESS RELEASE: To help hospitals meet the demand for mass testing, an initiative by three millennial women is seeking donations from Filipinos locally and abroad
Scholarship deadline for MS in global agri tech and genomic science set on April 3
PRESS RELEASE: The scholarship is open to Filipinos and nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam
TES stipends now available to grantees in SUCs and LUCs amid coronavirus outbreak
PRESS RELEASE: The Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) is an additional stipend given to students in SUCs/LUCs who are in the Listahanan 2.0 of the DSWD
DOST-SEI announces 9,788 new science and technology scholarship qualifiers
PRESS RELEASE: 5,917 passers qualified as scholars under the RA 7687 Scholarship Program, while 3,871 qualified for the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program
DOST opens applications for 2020 Junior Level Science Scholarship Program
PRESS RELEASE: The Junior Level Science Scholarship Program is intended for incoming third year college students who are enrolled in priority science and technology courses
Manam opens in SM City Baguio, its first shop outside the Greater Manila Area
The Moment Group introduces its beloved classics and twists to the Baguio dining scene as it brings its home- grown Comfort Filipino restaurant to the Summer Capital of the Philippines
Filipino para sa mga Filipino: KWF Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Nananawagan ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino para sa mga lahok sa 'KWF Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko'
Call for applications to the Virgin Labfest 16 Writing Fellowship Program 2020
PRESS RELEASE: The Cultural Center of the Philippines is now accepting applications for the fellowship will be held on June 16 to 28, 2020
Engineering company rolls out visual employment contracts in PH
PRESS RELEASE: New employees joining engineering company Aurecon will not receive a Letter of Appointment or the lengthy Conditions of Employment document written in legal terms and small font
P50k at stake in DILG Cordillera's peace-building poster-making contest
PRESS RELEASE: Regional winners will receive certificates and cash prizes – P10k for the first prize, P6k for the second prize, and P4k for the third prize
British-Filipino Choir wins Manchester Amateur Choir Competition 2020
PRESS RELEASE: This is Haraya Choir's first outing in the choral competition scene, singing in front of a large British audience
Organizations, businesses collaborate for PWD inclusivity in the workplace
PRESS RELEASE: Philippine Business and Disability Network works towards more inclusive and barrier-free workplaces for Persons with Disability
CCP accepts short feature entries for Cinemalaya 2020
PRESS RELEASE: The 10 best short features will be announced on May 12 and will be screened at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in August
U.P. Manila to open 1-day human library experience on February 15
Watch stories come to life through University of the Philippines Medical Students for Social Responsibility's human library as people share their experiences on various issues
DepEd to release service recognition incentive bonus
PRESS RELEASE: DepEd regional offices shall coordinate with their Department of Budget and Management counterparts for the issuance of Notices of Cash Allocation, says Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla
Here's why you should spend Valentine's Day at U.P. Fair
PRESS RELEASE: UP Fair Friday: Cosmos advocates for gender equality and empowerment and calls for a collective action towards acceptance of all through the power of music
Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro appointed as CHED executive director
PRESS RELEASE: As Executive Director, Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro will serve as head of the Commission Secretariat and will oversee the overall implementation and operations of the CHED Central and Regional Offices
Raffy Lerma, Mae Paner chosen in Global Initiative's Resilience Fellowship
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime chooses 10 fellows from around the world, including two from the Philippines, for their work tackling extrajudicial killings, human trafficking among others
UPLB's Engineering Congress to tackle dev't of PH public transport system
PRESS RELEASE: The congress is open to delegates who want to learn more about engineering and are passionate to improve the Philippine public transportation system
BPO firm Afni appoints new vice president for PH operations
PRESS RELEASE: Khalid Khursheed assumes full responsibility for the operational oversight and performance of Afni programs in the Philippines
Librong LIRA launches Nick Pichay’s poetry book
PRESS RELEASE: Nick Pichay’s book will be the sixth poetry book published by Librong LIRA
DOST offers scholarships to grad students from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar
PRESS RELEASE: Graduate students from the 3 ASEAN member states may pursue their masters and doctorate degrees in various fields of science and engineering at partner universities
Philippine Band of Mercy inaugurates new medical building
PRESS RELEASE: The Philippine Band of Mercy's newest building was designed to accommodate the expansion of their ambulatory surgical programs
Two students from Mindanao’s conflict-affected area win first JICA video blog contest
Students from Mindanao State University win the contest with their entry about witnessing the effect of the armed conflict in Marawi in 2017 and their wish for peace and solidarity in the city
U.P. IE Club to hold 4th Ergonomics Convention for PH inclusivity
PRESS RELEASE: The Ergonomics Convention of the University of the Philippines Industrial Engineering Club is a platform for high school and college students to brainstorm ideas for a more inclusive Filipino community
