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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 […]

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LEE CALLS FOR PH CARABAO CENTER BUDGET HIKE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday said that optimizing the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) by increasing its budget and upgrading its research and innovation, will help revive the dairy industry post-El Niño. This, after the National Dairy Authority (NDA) sought P2.5 billion budget to support the procurement of at least 5,000 imported cattle […]

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48 NEW RESERVISTS FINISH BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

Senator Robin Padilla commended the 48 new reservists who completed their Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) as he urged them to be a symbol to influence the youth to be part of the reservist program. In his message during the graduation rites held at the Philippine Navy headquarters, Padilla told the new reservists, mostly from […]

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CAYETANO TELLS GRADUATES: FOLLOW UNIQUE PATHS

“Nadiscover niyo na ba, graduates, kung ano ang plano ng Diyos sa inyo?” With these thought-provoking words, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano began his heartfelt message about finding one’s purpose during the 52nd graduation ceremony of the Bagong Tanyag Integrated School in the City of Taguig. “God has a plan for each and every one of […]

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NEW LAW HIKING TEACHERS’ CHALK ALLOWANCE LAUDED

The newly-enacted law increasing the teaching supplies allowance of teachers will help reduce the burden of our educators and allow them to better perform their duties, Senator Sonny Angara said. As one of the authors of the law, Angara thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for supporting the measure, which he said is highly anticipated by […]

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CUA BATS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER IN COMMUNITIES

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged the government to “go all-out” in efforts to provide clean water to communities around the country to help prevent the outbreak of disease. This, as the Department of Health recently reported that 773 cholera cases have been recorded this year […]

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BONG GO VOWS SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVES

Senator Bong Go emphasized the crucial role of cooperatives in communities during the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba program spearheaded by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) with the support of the senator. As a member of the Senate Committee on Cooperatives, Go emphasized the significance of government support for cooperatives’ growth and development.  The legislator highlighted the […]

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LEE TO GOV’T: PROTECT PINOY FISHERS IN WEST PH SEA

“Hindi tayo dapat maging dayuhan sa sarili nating bayan.” This is what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee stressed amid the unilateral four-month fishing ban imposed by China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) saying that Filipino fisherfolk have the rights and freedom to fish in the area.  The solon from Bicol urged the government […]

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CZECH AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ESCUDERO

Newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero received a courtesy call from Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Karel Hejc at the Senate Ceremonial Hall. The hour-long meeting highlighted the growing cooperation and friendship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. Hejc congratulated the new Senate President on his election and emphasized the renewed vigor in bilateral […]