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The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) calls on all local government units (LGUs) to prioritize sustainable water management strategies in the face of the El Niño phenomenon. This urgent appeal comes in response to the briefing made by Undersecretary Carlos Primo David of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Water Resources […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called upon President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intervene in the ongoing Charter change brouhaha, warning that the House of Representatives’ continued hijacking of the people’s initiative is seriously disrupting legislative work. “Stop this foolishness,” Pimentel said in a television interview recently. “I hope the President will now step in […]
Senator Sonny Angara reaffirmed the Senate’s unwavering financial commitment to advance the country’s first-ever lung transplant program during the 42nd founding anniversary celebration of the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) in Quezon City. Angara, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, announced an additional P130 million in funding for the LCP through the 2024 […]
San Miguel Corporation’s Backyard Bukid, initiated in 2021 to assist its service personnel during the pandemic, has grown into a vibrant urban farm at the company’s head office complex, now cultivating 39 varieties of flowering plants and vegetables. The urban farm, which now includes a plant nursery and 80 garden plots, also functions as a […]
Workers in government who have been in the service for at least 10 years and have acquired relevant knowledge and skills but do not possess the appropriate civil service eligibility are encouraged to apply for the Grant of Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR). Under Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution No. 2301123 promulgated on […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo is set to investigate the legitimacy of all lotto jackpot winners during the continuation of the Senate hearing of the Committee on Ways and Means involving the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on January 25, Thursday. It can be recalled that PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles admitted in a Senate inquiry recently […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), umbrella organization of all leagues of local government units (LGUs) and locally elected government officials in the country, supports the move to amend the 1987 Constitution. In a recent resolution, ULAP cited the need for more responsive, accountable, and updated governmental frameworks that would enable LGUs […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the inauguration of the new emergency room at Ibajay District Hospital recently which Governor Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores attended. The said project aims to enhance medical services in the province and received support from Go as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography and vice chairperson of the Senate […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Friday met with the PhilHealth leadership led by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Atty. Eli Dino Santos to personally thank the Board of Directors and Executive Committee on their approval of the 30% increase on PhilHealth benefits that he […]
Senator Bong Go attended the turnover ceremony and blessing of another Super Health Center to enhance healthcare accessibility in communities in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato recently. During his visit, the Sangguniang Bayan presented to Go a resolution declaring him as an adopted son of Lake Sebu for his contributions to the development and progress of […]