Pastrana Central School Denies Alleged Enrollment Fee Collection
State of the Province Address (SOPA) of Northern Samar Governor Edwin Marino C. OngchuanEastern Visayas Media Without Borders
- National
- June 27, 2025
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No to discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS – CSC
by Miriam G Desacada Tacloban City–The Civil Service Commission has warned any Discriminatory acts against persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may now be subject to administrative discipline. This was disclosed yesterday by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it released the Guidelines on the Investigation and Prosecution of Discrimination Cases against P⁸9ersons Living with HIV (PLHIV). Under the CSC issued Resolution No. 25000399, the guidelines set the processes and procedures for the investigation and prosecution of discriminatory acts and practices committed by government officials and employees against PLHIV. It also emphasizer that discriminatory acts that may be committed solely or partially against a person on account of actual, perceived, or suspected HIV status are classified into discrimination in the workplace, in a learning institution, and in hospitals and health institutions. The resolution also warns against the following discriminatory practices: restriction on travel and habitation, restrictions on shelter, prohibition from seeking or holding public office, exclusion from credit and…
- National
- June 26, 2025
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CSC strengthens HIV, AIDS advocacy and protection in gov’t offices
by Miriam G.Desacada Tacloban City–The Civil Service Commission has directed all government agencies should establish and implement their respective Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV and AIDS) workplace policies. This was directed yesterday by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it issued the Enhanced Guidelines in the Implementation of Workplace Policy and Education Program on HIV and AIDS in the Public Sector through CSC Resolution No. 2500398 promulgated on 23 May 2025. The guidelines prescribe measures which agencies may undertake such as education and awareness-raising on HIV and AIDS, provision of support and/or access to information on HIV and AIDS-related services, promotion of a safe work environment through occupational health and safety standards and fostering confidentiality and non-discriminatory practices against persons living with HIVand AIDS. Government agencies are also encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Health and the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) to ensure that employees have access to information on HIV and AIDS including…
- National
- June 26, 2025
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CSC strengthens HIV, AIDS advocacy and protection in gov’t offices
Tacloban City–All government agencies should establish and implement their respective Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV and AIDS) workplace policies. This was directed yesterday by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it issued the Enhanced Guidelines in the Implementation of Workplace Policy and Education Program on HIV and AIDS in the Public Sector through CSC Resolution No. 2500398 promulgated on 23 May 2025. The guidelines prescribe measures which agencies may undertake such as education and awareness-raising on HIV and AIDS, provision of support and/or access to information on HIV and AIDS-related services, promotion of a safe work environment through occupational health and safety standards and fostering confidentiality and non-discriminatory practices against persons living with HIVand AIDS. Government agencies are also encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Health and the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) to ensure that employees have access to information on HIV and AIDS including related services such as prevention, care, treatment, testing, and…
- National
- June 25, 2025
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Incoming Gov. Harris Ongchuan Vows Stronger Healthcare Services in Northern Samar
Incoming Northern Samar Governor Harris Ongchuan firmly assured that he will give greater focus to healthcare programs, particularly the improvement of facilities and deployment of more health personnel to underserved areas. Harris Ongchuan, who is the nephew of outgoing Governor Edwin Ongchuan, will continue the positive reforms that have already begun in the province.