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The World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration that the COVID-19 global health emergency is over should also lift the secrecy on the funds spent by the government for vaccines, Sen. Chiz Escudero said. What should not however end, Escudero stressed, “is the pursuit to bring to justice those who misused pandemic funds by buying overpriced medical […]
Senator Bong Go recently took part in the Calacatchara Festival celebrations with his fellow Batangueños in Calaca City. The festivities commemorated the city’s 188th founding anniversary and showcased the local culture and heritage. In his message, Go expressed his joy and pride in being part of the celebration, saying, “Natutuwa po ako dahil bagong city […]
Senator Robin Padilla and his wife Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla received the Gawad Agila awards of the Okada Elite Eagles Club at the grand ballroom of Okada Manila recently. Padilla was awarded as the “most honest and trustworthy public servant of the year” for his work as senator. In his acceptance message read by his wife, the […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo deplored the sky-high and soaring generation charge of energy generation companies (gencos) despite the drop in prices of coal in the global price index. It can be noted that compared to other countries in Asia, the Philippines has one of the highest electricity costs even though the price of coal imports is […]
On Labor Day, Senate President Migz Zubiri renewed his commitment to pushing for legislation that will protect and advance the interests of workers across the country, particularly with regard to the pressing need for a wage hike. “This Labor Day, I join all our workers in fighting for decent benefits, living wages, and fair working […]
Senator Lito Lapid recently donated P30 million to the Gat Andres Bonifacio Medical Center in Tondo, Manila, for the expansion of its Infectious Diseases Unit. The unit could accommodate 40 patients and is fully air conditioned. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, as well as officials and staff of the hospital, expressed their gratitude to Lapid who […]
Over 13,000 University of the Philippines (UP) employees working in its constituent units around the country are now entitled to 100,000 pesos per year as financial assistance for hospitalization expenses incurred during confinement, after the UP Board of Regents (BOR) on April 27 approved a proposal to add 20,000 pesos to the 80,000 pesos previously […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, has identified five possible legislative measures and four policy reforms based on the initial investigation his panel has conducted regarding the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Dela Rosa said the possible legislative measures are an amendment to the […]
Senator Lito Lapid encouraged students to make the most of their opportunity to study for a brighter future during the inauguration of a 5-storey school building at Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) in Apalit, Pampanga. Lapid, who requested the funding for this project from Okada Foundation and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), urged […]
Senator Bong Go hailed the groundbreaking of the Tarlac City General Hospital in Barangay Binauganan, Tarlac City, in the province of Tarlac. The city celebrated its 25th Charter Anniversary last April 19. As vice chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go was among those who helped push for the construction of the hospital to […]