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TIU LAUREL PUSHES FOR SUSTAINABLE PH AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the government is promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient supply and affordably-priced food for future generations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, Tiu Laurel underscored the role of agriculture stakeholders in economic development, job creation and in ensuring stable food supply and prices. […]

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JAPANESE AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON TULFO

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya paid a courtesy visit in the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo recently. During the visit, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, asked about the current condition of OFWs in Japan which has reached to approximately 230,000 in number – most of them being high-skilled experts […]

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HINILAWOD EPIC SERIES NOW IN UNESCO REGISTRY

Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the inscription of the Hinilawod epic series to the UNESCO Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) Registry. “We are pleased to welcome the inclusion of the analog recordings of the Hinilawod epic series into the Memory of the World Regional Register. These recordings are a testament […]

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POE TO GOV’T: USE PPP TO IMPROVE PH AIRPORTS

Senator Grace Poe underscored that public-private partnership (PPP) is the viable option to develop Philippine airports and make them attractive to tourists. “Ang aviation sector natin ay parang isang eroplanong hindi maka-take off dahil sa delays, cancellations, at kung ano-ano pang aberya. Handa na ang mga pasahero, naisakay na ang mga bagahe, pero ang piloto, […]

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POE WANTS ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS IN BARANGAYS

Senator Grace Poe said barangays should be equipped with animal welfare programs to allow them to act effectively against cruelty incidents. “An important question to ask is whether we have sufficient animal welfare programs in place and whether our communities—especially in rural areas—have adequate access to quality veterinary healthcare services,” Poe said “As first responders […]

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CREATION OF MORE RTC, MTC COURTS GETS SENATE NOD

Senator Bong Go lauded the Senate’s approval on the third and final reading of several landmark bills aimed at expanding the Judicial system by creating new branches of Regional Trial Courts (RTC) and Municipal Trial Courts (MTC) nationwide. Senator Francis Tolentino is the principal sponsor of the measures. These bills, co-sponsored by Go, signify a […]

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POE BATS FOR EFFECTIVE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Senator Grace Poe warned the water shortage being felt in a number of provinces could happen anew if the management of water resources is not addressed. “Tagtuyot ngayon, baha naman sigurado sa susunod na buwan. Tila ito na ang reyalidad para sa ating mga kababayan taon-taon na lang,” Poe said as she presides over the […]

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LEGARDA MOVES TO PRESERVE PH CULINARY HERITAGE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the vital connection between history, food, and culture, as it influences homes, communities, and the entire nation. “Food is pamana. It is our rich cultural heritage,” Legarda said during the opening ceremony of Hapag Pamana in Antique. “Food sustains us, identifies us, and connects us as a nation.” […]

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MARK VILLAR STRESSES NEED FOR ROAD SAFETY

Senator Mark Villar promoted the need to keep road user safe as the country celebrates Road Safety Month this May. The Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A declares the month of May as Road Safety Month to promote road safety and raise awareness of the health impact and economic costs involved. “We are also advocating for increased […]

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BONG GO LAUDS PINOY NURSES FOR TIRELESS SERVICE

As the world celebrated Nurse Day, Senator Bong Go extended appreciation to Filipino nurses, here and abroad, for their tireless service and dedication. Go was invited to be a speaker for Philippine Nurses Association’s (PNA) 8th Summer Conference with the theme “Our Nurses, Our Future: The Economic Power of Care”. The event offered a vibrant […]