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During a recent Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, former President Rodrigo Duterte took a decisive stand, addressing claims of a so-called “reward system” that allegedly encouraged violent actions in his administration’s anti-drug campaign. Senator Bong Go joined the discussion, supporting Duterte’s stance and refuting any allegations of incentives given to police or officials for engaging […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua on Thursday called on his fellow leaders to ensure a safe and orderly conduct of the upcoming Undas holidays. “I am sure that we have already laid out a plan of action for Undas. But nevertheless, I would still like to remind […]
The much-anticipated 2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) officially opened its doors recently at the Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Now in its seventh edition, the NACF continues to serve as a premier platform for promoting the Filipino creative industry, showcasing the traditional arts, crafts, fashion, and cultural […]
“Ang pondo para sa kalusugan, gamitin para sa kalusugan!” This was reiterated by Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee as he welcomed the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court to stop the transfer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) excess funds to the National Treasury that he vehemently opposed. “Natutuwa po tayo […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said that the statements made by former President Rodrigo Duterte during a public hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee may be a first step for him toward taking full responsibility for the bloody war on drugs undertaken by his administration. While noting that the testimonies made by Duterte during the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero expects to see intense scrutiny on the flood control programs of the government when the Senate begins its plenary debates on the proposed P6.352 trillion national budget. With so many parts of the country devastated by the onslaught of Tropical Storm Kristine, Escudero is certain the flood control budget will be […]
Top officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) extend their heartfelt gratitude to the governments of Singapore and Malaysia for their swift response in sending air assets to aid in the humanitarian efforts following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine. These contributions are vital for providing immediate […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero directed the provincial government of Sorsogon, through its disaster risk reduction management office, to lead the Sorsoganons in providing all the necessary help to Bicolanos from neighboring Albay and Camarines Sur which were devastated by Tropical Storm Kristine. While Sorsogon was not spared by the heavy rainfall at the height of […]
In a significant move towards enhancing resilience and strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) on October 25, 2024, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, OCD administrator, emphasized the critical role […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo is glad that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) heeded his recommendation to suspend implementation of their new guidelines on vehicle ownership transfer or Administrative Order AO-VDM-2024-046. It can be recalled that during the hearing of Public Services Committee recently, Tulfo questioned the lack of proper information dissemination […]