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DSWD looking to upscale FDS to help eradicate tuberculosis

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized the potential of the Family Development Session (FDS) in eradicating tuberculosis (TB) through further increasing awareness, eliminating stigma, and encouraging early detection, intervention, and treatment among the nation’s most vulnerable sectors. This was one of the key learnings of stakeholders, beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang ...

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NCC Group opens doors in Manila, commits to deliver cutting-edge cyber services

Global cybersecurity firm NCC Group has recently inaugurated its office at the Seven/NEO building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig last January 17 as a show of commitment to fortifying the Philippines’ digital defenses. Aside from bringing cutting-edge solutions, the NCC Group has also pledged to develop local tech talent and foster a community of future ...

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IBPAP: Philippine IT-BPM sector exceeds global industry growth

The Philippine IT-BPM sector is set to surpass the global industry performance in terms of headcount and revenue this year, based on preliminary data from the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). The Philippines saw an 8.7% surge in industry headcount, reaching a total of 1.7 million full-time employees and outperforming the ...

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Time Medical now in PH for advanced, accessible and affordable medical imaging

Time Medical, a US healthcare technology company, has officially opened its doors in the Philippines “to make advanced and affordable medical imaging accessible to Filipinos,” the company announced in a release. Time Medical said the number of MRIs in the Philippines per million is only 1, citing a report by the National University Hospital in ...

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PMCC (4th Watch) vows to strengthen and expand church as it celebrates fifth decade

The Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) marked its fifth decade of spreading the Gospel throughout the world with a grand display of thanksgiving and celebration at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium last August 27. PMCC (4th Watch) looked back on its roots and expressed hopes for a brighter future through an eight-hour ...

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PMCC (4th Watch) eyes expansion, fortifies partnerships ahead of 50th anniversary celebration

The Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) or PMCC announced plans to further expand the church to East Africa, as well as fortify the commitment of its members and other partnerships as it ramps up preparations for its 50th anniversary celebration. PMCC (4th Watch) Deputy Executive Minister Bishop Jonathan Ferriol made the announcement in ...

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GAIN: Collective efforts among gov’t, academe, and industry crucial to elevate the Filipino talent worldwide

For the past years, labor has been the country’s biggest and most reliable export that brings in billions of dollars to the Philippine economy every year, according to the Bureau of Investment (BOI). As the world becomes more interconnected and interdependent, the Government Academe Industry Network or GAIN pointed out the need to elevate Filipino ...

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Project CONEC launched to protect Filipino children from online sexual exploitation

In celebration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDAT), Terre des Hommes Netherlands, ECPAT Philippines, and Bidlisiw Foundation joined hands to launch Project CONEC or Creating a safer Online Environment for Every Child last July 31, 2023 in Cebu City. According to a release from Terre des Hommes, Project CONEC aims to protect children ...

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Floating solar project in Laguna cited as ‘project of national significance’ under EO 18

The floating solar project in Laguna Lake developed by SunAsia Energy, Inc. and its partner  Blueleaf Energy was cited as a “project of national significance” during the ceremonial launch of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order (EO) 18 last July 13, the two companies announced in a release. EO 18, signed in February by Executive ...

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It’s National Blood Donors Month! Here are some info you may need before you donate

Did you know? Regularly donating blood is linked to lower blood pressure and a lower risk for heart attacks, according to an article from Columbia University Irving Medical Center. “If your hemoglobin is too high, blood donation helps to lower the viscosity of the blood, which has been associated with the formation of blood clots, ...

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