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PADILLA WANTS PROBE INTO PNP RAID OF KOJC COMPOUND

Senator Robin Padilla wants the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs to look into whether there was a violation of the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s policy to respect human rights during its operation on the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Davao City last June 10. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1051, directing the […]

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ESCUDERO LAUDS CREATION OF NEGROS ISLAND REGION

Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed his strong support for the enactment into laws of measures meant to unite the Negros Island under one region and reform the real property valuation around the country, saying the twin legislation will foster better local governance and make tax collection more efficient. Escudero, along with other senators and House […]

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LEE BATS FOR 24/7 FRONTLINE GOV’T SERVICES

“Ang serbisyo ng gobyerno wala dapat pinipiling oras, dapat 24/7.” This, as AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed a measure which will institutionalize a 24/7 Frontline Service System (FSS) for online queries and assistance, and extended hours of operations for face-to-face transactions.  Under House Bill No. 10426 or the “24/7 Frontline Government Services […]

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CSC JOINS 126TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles addressed the 1.9 million civil servants in various agencies nationwide as the country celebrates the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. “Kaisa ng bumubuo ng Komisyon sa Serbisyo Sibil, ang aking mainit na pagbati at pagtawag ng pakikiisa sa ika-126 taong pagdiriwang ng proklamasyon ng kalayaan ng ating […]

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ESCUDERO EYES PEACEFUL END TO PH-CHINA WPS ROW

Senate President Chiz Escudero has expressed optimism that the West Philippine Sea disputes will be resolved peacefully, owing to the long history of cooperation and cultural exchange between the Philippines and China. “Ang pananaw at tingin ko sa hindi pagkakaunawaan at hidwaan sa pagitan ng China at Pilipinas ay isang tuldok lamang sa mahabang kasaysayan […]

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LEE BATS FOR FREEDOM FROM HIGH FOOD PRICES

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee on Wednesday said real freedom lies on the ability to buy food at lower prices and maximize our country’s natural resources for the benefit of Filipinos. Attending the 126th Independence Day Celebration in Cebu City, Lee stressed that “while we celebrate the triumph forged by our heroes who […]

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ESCUDERO VOWS TO FIX SENATE PARKING PROBLEMS

Senate President Chiz Escudero is taking proactive steps to address parking challenges and other issues faced by Senate employees and visitors at their present location, pending their transfer to the New Senate Building in Taguig City. During the flag-raising ceremony, Escudero emphasized the importance of ensuring adequate parking facilities, a significant problem at the Senate’s […]

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ESCUDERO SUSPENDS NEW SENATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Senate President Chiz Escudero announced that he has ordered the suspension of the construction work on the new Senate building in Taguig City, citing concerns over escalating costs and the need for a comprehensive review. Escudero made the announcement during his first flag-raising ceremony as Senate chief, informing officials and employees that the planned transfer […]

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NCR, SOUTHERN LUZON TOP MARCH CAREER SERVICE EXAM

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the list of top scorers in the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), both Professional and Subprofessional levels, held on March 3, 2024. A total of 57,683 individuals, or 17.20 percent, passed the exam. Of the 297,952 candidates who took the CSE Professional level, 51,311 […]

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BONG GO INSPECTS HEALTH CENTER IN DAUIS, BOHOL

Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, remains steadfast in bringing essential public health services closer to more Filipinos down to the communities through the establishment of Super Health Centers. Go emphasized the necessity for an inclusive strategy in strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure during the inspection of a Super […]