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ULAP LAUDS WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM FOR POOR LGUS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino governor Dax Cua lauded a government program that aims to help the poorest municipalities in the country have access to clean and stable water supply. “We in ULAP have always emphasized the need to address people’s basic right to water, in line with our […]

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FIND ALTERNATIVE CANCER TREATMENTS — PADILLA

Keep an open mind and find alternative treatments for cancer. This was the call made by Senator Robin Padilla to doctors, especially for poor cancer patients who cannot afford the high costs of treatment. “Sana po magkaroon tayo ng mga alternative na paggamot sa treatment sa mga cancer patients, pain management, dahil sa ngayon talaga, […]

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SUPPORT FARMERS TO LOWER ONION PRICES, SAYS LEE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Department of Agriculture to provide additional support for local farmers, such as onion producers, to increase their income and lower the price of goods, so that consumers won’t prefer cheaper illegally sourced products online. Lee was reacting to the proliferation of smuggled onions being sold online, some […]

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ESCUDERO BACKS FILM INDUSTRY WORKERS

Senator Chiz Escudero reaffirmed his support for the local film industry workers, as he voted in favor of Senate Bill 2505 which aims to give more protection to the sector against unfair treatment and poor working conditions. “Kaisa ako sa mga naglalayong mapabuti pa ang kalagayan at buhay ng ating mga kababayan na kabahagi ng […]

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AMEND MOTORCYCLE ‘DOBLE PLAKA’ LAW – DELA ROSA

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa urged the swift passage of a bill amending Republic Act No. 12235 or the “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act” as he stressed the need to balance the welfare of the riding community and the intent to address the problem of “riding-in-tandem.” “Manipis po ang linyang tinutulay ng batas na ito sa […]

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BONG GO SUPPORTS TESDA TECH-VOC GRADUATES IN CEBU

Senator Bong Go extended his congratulations to the latest graduates from the Contact Center Services National Certificate (NC II) program by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in partnership with the Call Centers Academy in Cordova, Cebu. A total of 300 graduates gathered at the municipal evacuation center, where Go’s Malasakit Team provided […]

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BETTER HEALTH FACILITIES FOR TOURIST SPOTS URGED

Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, has expressed his support for establishing and strengthening health facilities in popular tourist destinations nationwide. Senate President Migz Zubiri prompted the proposal during the Senate session, who plans to file a bill addressing the issue. The veteran legislator’s concerns were raised during a meeting with […]

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PHILHEALTH TOLD: DON’T LET UNPAID CLAIMS RACK UP

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) needs to continuously improve its system in settling dues to prevent the accumulation of unpaid claims.  “Kailangang pagaralang mabuti ng Philhealth kung papaano aayusin ang kanilang sistema pagdating sa payment of claims,” Reyes said. Reyes also called on Philhealth to streamline its validating […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO LANDSLIDE-HIT DAVAO DE ORO

Senator Bong Go continuously helps disaster victims in the Davao region as he had his Malasakit Team provide assistance to the Masara landslide-affected families, particularly those in Maco, Davao de Oro. Go’s Malasakit Team visited the homes of 18 individuals and gave them financial assistance and grocery packs. Through his Malasakit Team and in collaboration […]

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LEE WANTS VAT-FREE MEDICATIONS FOR HEART DISEASES

In time for the celebration of Valentine’s Day or the “Araw ng mga Puso,” Lee pushed for a measure to ease the financial burden of Filipinos with heart illneses by removing the value-added tax (VAT) on medicines and drugs related to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) or the group of disorders of the heart […]