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Underscoring the need to improve the quality of life of small-scale fishers, Senator Kiko Pangilinan pushed for additional support for the country’s fisheries sector through a new agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Pangilinan said this during his interpellation of Senator Imee Marcos’ resolution to ratify the Agreement […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, strongly urged government agencies to channel more resources toward sports infrastructure and related facilities instead of infrastructure projects that he described as having little to no direct benefit to the public and often becoming opportunities for corruption. Speaking during the public hearing of the Senate […]
Isabela Representative Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday was formally elected as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, pledging reform, transparency, and a people-first approach to governance. Addressing members of the chamber, Dy expressed both gratitude and humility as he thanked them for their support. “Ako po’y lubos na nagpapasalamat sa mga kasama […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) extends its deepest gratitude to the House of Representatives, Senate of the Philippines, the Office of the President, and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) for the strong push towards the recent approval of the franchise bills of two member-electric cooperatives (ECs) namely Camarines Sur IV Electric Cooperative, […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the officers and members of the Filipino Chinese Fire Fighters of Davao City as reliable partners in safeguarding communities during their 36th Anniversary. “For more than three decades, your organization has been a reliable partner in safeguarding our communities. Your courage and selflessness embody the true spirit of service,” Go said […]
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, in his capacity as chairman of the Manila Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals (MZBAA), announced sweeping changes to the city’s zoning requirements to promote streamlining and ease of doing business.During the first MZBAA meeting under Domagoso’s new term on Wednesday, September 10, the board approved reduction of zoning […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the enactment of the law establishing the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines (NAAP), saying it will help the country seize opportunities in the fast-growing aviation industry both commercially and in the military. The measure was signed by the President on September 5 after being approved by both […]
BIMP-EAGA member economies strengthened regional partnerships and forged new investment pledges during the 2nd BIMP-EAGA Trade, Investment, and Halal Industry Conference held at the Philippine Embassy Diplomatic Enclave in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Co-organized by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the gathering brought together government […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Resolution No. 116 to commend and congratulate the Manila Muay Thai Team after their successful campaign in an international mixed martial arts tournament held in Sandakan, Malaysia. Go began by reiterating the constitutional duty to support sports development. As stated in the resolution, Article XIV, Section 19 of the Philippine […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reiterated his unwavering commitment to bringing quality healthcare closer to the grassroots as his Malasakit Team participated in the 1st Anniversary of Super Health Center in Barangay Manat, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. “Aking paniniwala at adbokasiya ay ‘health is wealth.’ Naniniwala ako na […]