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CSC ISSUES HOLIDAY REMINDERS FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government employees to refrain from soliciting gifts and consuming alcoholic beverages within government offices during office Christmas parties. Addressing the 1.9 million civil servants nationwide, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles emphasized the importance of celebrating the season conscientiously, reminding government employees that while it is a time for joy and […]

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BI EXCESS INCOME TO FUND REFUNDS OF AIR PASSENGERS

Senator Chiz Escudero has assured employees of the Bureau of Immigration that their salaries and benefits will remain intact and untouched even with the inclusion of a provision in the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) that allows the reimbursement of thousands of passengers who missed their flights due to long immigration assessment. Addressing the issue […]

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ECONOMIC MANAGERS TOLD: HIKE GDP TO MANAGE DEBT

Senator Chiz Escudero has urged the Marcos administration’s economic managers to increase the gross domestic product (GDP) moving forward in order to maintain the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio at a manageable level. During the recent plenary session, Escudero cited the need to explore all possibilities to maintain the debt-to-GDP ratio as he made the manifestation on […]

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WATER DEPARTMENT TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY — LEE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee lauded the passage on third and final reading of House Bill No. 9663 creating the Department of Water, and on Sunday said that establishing a national framework for water resource management would boost efforts to attain food security in the country. “Natutuwa po tayo na we are one step […]

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NOGRALES HAILS ORDER TO FAST-TRACK WATER PROJECTS

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles hailed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s recent order to concerned government agencies to complete all water-related projects by April 2024 amid an impending drought due to the El Niño phenomenon. “The President’s order signifies the government’s commitment to protect our people from the harsh effects of the coming drought. I […]

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SENATE ADOPTS SEAFARERS’ MAGNA CARTA BICAM REPORT

The Senate has adopted and ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which reconciles the provisions of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2221 and House Bill (HB) No. 7325. Senator Raffy Tulfo, principal sponsor and one of the authors of SB No. 2221, said the ratification of the measure is […]

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SENATE URGED: PASS MAGNA CARTA FOR BHWS

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes is urging fellow lawmakers in the Senate to prioritize the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “We urge the Senate to prioritize the passage of its version of the Magna Carta for BHWs. Matagal na po nagtitiis ang ating mga BHWs at siguro naman […]

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PADILLA: GIVE PH NAVY AMPHIBIOUS PLANE FOR WPS

To avoid a repeat of the tension between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea, Senator Robin Padilla pushed for the acquisition of Multi-Purpose Amphibious Aircraft (MPAA) for the Philippine Navy. In his privilege speech at the Senate session, Padilla said the MPAAs can greatly help in other missions including Humanitarian Assistance and […]

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SMC INVESTS P3-B IN BUILDING RESILIENT HOMES

Since 2013, in the aftermath of typhoons Sendong and Yolanda, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has been at the forefront of building resilient housing communities nationwide. Partnering with several organizations including Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, SMC has invested P3.05 billion in the last decade to build or help provide new homes for families impacted […]

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P5.768-T 2024 NAT’L BUDGET GETS SENATE OK

The Senate ratified the harmonized version of the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) which contains the proposed P5.768 trillion budget for next year. The House of Representatives also ratified the bicameral conference committee report. After the ratification by both Houses of Congress, the government’s spending plan bill will be transmitted to Malacanang for President Ferdinand […]