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PNP ORGANIZATIONAL REFORM BILL GETS SENATE OK

In a bid to revolutionize the structure and operations of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Senate approved on final reading a proposed measure that seeks to introduce organizational reforms in the institution. With 23 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2449 or the PNP Organizational Reforms Act, sponsored […]

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CUA URGES LGUS TO DEVELOP RIVERS

The surge in popularity of the recently opened Pasig River Esplanade in Manila points the way for other local government units in how to develop their rivers and other water resources for the people, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua said. “Dinadagsa ngayon ang Pasig River esplanade, at […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN BACKS MORE REG’L SPECIALTY HOSPITALS

AnaKalusugan Party-list continues to push for better healthcare services and expressed full support for the government’s plan to build more specialty hospitals in the regions. “We thank the President for his commitment to bringing healthcare closer to the people and we laud his lofty goal of establishing an additional 179 specialty centers by 2028,” AnaKalusugan […]

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NO PUBLIC FUNDS FOR PEOPLE’S INITIATIVE — PADILLA

The People’s Initiative (PI) remains a valid method of introducing amendments to the 1987 Constitution, but it is unacceptable if it is bastardized. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this amid the recent People’s Initiative efforts that included a question on whether the Senate and House should vote jointly or separately. Padilla, in an interview on ANC, […]

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HOUSE POWER TO ENFORCE DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS BACKED

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has thrown support behind the commitment of Speaker Martin Romualdez for the House of Representatives to wield its oversight power to compel establishments to abide by laws granting discounts and other benefits to an estimated 35 million senior citizens, solo parents and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the […]

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PADILLA TO POLS: LEARN DISCIPLINE, RESPECT FROM AFP

Instead of making a living out of gossip, politicians should learn to have discipline and respect, like the one practiced by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the observance of World Hijab Day at AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo. “Kung sana matututo ang ating mga pulitiko sa AFP na […]

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Government

CSC: NO ENDORSED CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REVIEWERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) does not endorse any review material or review center for the Career Service Examination (CSE). CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles warned the public against review centers, groups, and private individuals using the name, logo, and website of the CSC or claiming to be endorsed by the Commission in offering online and […]

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Politics

SALARY WOES OF PAGCOR EMPLOYEES NOW SOLVED – TULFO

Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) Chairperson Atty. Marius Corpus and Commissioner Atty. Geraldine Marie Martinez along with other GCG employees recently visited Senator Raffy Tulfo’s office to deliver good news. Corpus and Martinez showed Tulfo an official document baring that GCG have already accomplished its promise to fix the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN TO GOV’T: RAMP UP PUBLIC HEALTH CARE

AnaKalusugan Party-list believes the government should prioritize ramping up its efforts to provide accessible healthcare to the public. This after a recent survey by the OCTA Research group showed that staying healthy remains the most urgent personal concern for majority of Filipinos. According to Reyes, AnaKalusugan Party-list also did an informal survey as early as […]

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Sports & Entertainment

ANG SEES MORE GOLD FOR PINOYS IN PARIS OLYMPICS

Longtime sports patron Ramon S. Ang believes the country is geared to win more golds in the coming Paris Olympics as he paid tribute to all Filipino athletes, particularly those who were honored during the recent Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards. Ang, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer, received his second PSA […]