Tag: policy initiative
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DOST and CHED Launch Nationwide Testing and Certification Mechanism in the Philippines
Overview: A Strategic Partnership to Elevate Filipino Graduates The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced a landmark collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and a consortium of universities to establish a nationwide testing and certification mechanism. This initiative aims to systematically assess skills, certify competencies, and bolster the employability of Filipino…
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WA Government Forms Health Taskforce to Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco Trade
Overview: A New Approach to Illicit Tobacco in Western Australia The Western Australian government has announced a bold strategy to combat the illegal tobacco market. A dedicated taskforce within the Department of Health will coordinate with policing authorities and health agencies to disrupt illicit supply chains, target the so‑called tobacco thugs, and reduce the harm…
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Australia Unveils Gun Buy-Back Plan and Day of Reflection After Bondi Beach Shooting
Australia Acts on Gun Control in Wake of Bondi Beach Shooting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a sweeping national buy-back scheme aimed at removing more firearms from streets, a direct response to the deadly Bondi Beach shooting that jolted the country. Speaking at a press conference in Canberra, Albanese framed the plan as a…
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Drones and Live-Streaming to Curb Road Accidents: Namibia Opens a Multi-Pronged Traffic Safety Strategy
Namibia’s New Traffic Safety Strategy: A Modern, Multi-Pronged Approach Namibia is launching a bold, multi-pronged traffic safety strategy designed to curb road accidents and save lives. At the center of the plan is the smart use of technology—live-streaming cameras at dangerous blind spots and drone deployment to enhance monitoring and response. Minister of Works and…