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AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to purge corrupt officials and employees of the National Food Authority (NFA) to restore public trust in the agency. Lee issued the call after NFA Administrator Roderico Bioco and 138 other NFA officials and employees were suspended by the Office of […]
The Senate adopted a Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders team for winning the silver medal in the UNTV Volleyball League. The resolution was authored and sponsored by Senator Bong Go, a sports enthusiast himself. “The remarkable silver medal win of the Senate team with the support of […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes reiterated the commitment of the House of Representatives to lowering the cost of living in the country and providing more social services to Filipinos. “Hindi lang pagtaas ng sweldo ang ating tinitignan kundi kung gaano natin tutugunan ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin at mga bayarin,” Reyes said. […]
Senator Bong Go joined the Philippine Association of Water Districts (PAWD) as it held its National Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City recently. The event, which also saw the induction of new PAWD officers, served as a platform for discussing the advancement of clean drinking water supply and sanitation in the country. […]
In a landmark development for the Philippines’ energy sector, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP) and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) are launching the country’s first and most expansive integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Batangas. This initiative is seen to help boost energy security and steer the country towards […]
The passage of the proposed Jail Integration Act will not only centralize the administration of local jails across the country, but will also ensure the welfare of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, sponsor of Senate Bill 2352, highlighted this as he welcomed the Senate’s unanimous approval of the measure seeking […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has asked the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to regulate the expenses incurred by their commissioners during their visits to state colleges and universities (SUCs) or out-of-town meetings. Escudero, who chairs the Senate Committee on Higher and Technical Education, made the call during the body’s meeting where 25 education bills were tackled […]
The newest public service program “Si Manoy ang Ninong Ko” premiered nationwide on Sunday on GMA 7 Network, hosted by AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, and TV personalities Gelli de Belen, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan and Patricia Tumulak. “Masaya at sobrang honored po tayo na maging bahagi ng programang ito na magpapakita ng mga tunay na […]
In line with their efforts to help ensure that no Filipino is left behind in recovery, Senator Bong Go together with Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, were invited by Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino to provide assistance to disadvantaged residents in Pasig City recently. The three senators are officers of the PDP-Laban political party. “Huwag kayong […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is bullish on prospects for actors and workers in the film and TV-radio entertainment industries to soon have a safe environment in the workplace along with proper compensation and other benefits for their unconventional work schedules. Villafuerte voiced optimism on the congressional passage soon of the proposed “Eddie […]