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Senator Bong Go lauded the officers and members of the Filipino Chinese Fire Fighters of Davao City as reliable partners in safeguarding communities during their 36th Anniversary. “For more than three decades, your organization has been a reliable partner in safeguarding our communities. Your courage and selflessness embody the true spirit of service,” Go said […]
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, in his capacity as chairman of the Manila Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals (MZBAA), announced sweeping changes to the city’s zoning requirements to promote streamlining and ease of doing business.During the first MZBAA meeting under Domagoso’s new term on Wednesday, September 10, the board approved reduction of zoning […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the enactment of the law establishing the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines (NAAP), saying it will help the country seize opportunities in the fast-growing aviation industry both commercially and in the military. The measure was signed by the President on September 5 after being approved by both […]
BIMP-EAGA member economies strengthened regional partnerships and forged new investment pledges during the 2nd BIMP-EAGA Trade, Investment, and Halal Industry Conference held at the Philippine Embassy Diplomatic Enclave in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Co-organized by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the gathering brought together government […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Resolution No. 116 to commend and congratulate the Manila Muay Thai Team after their successful campaign in an international mixed martial arts tournament held in Sandakan, Malaysia. Go began by reiterating the constitutional duty to support sports development. As stated in the resolution, Article XIV, Section 19 of the Philippine […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reiterated his unwavering commitment to bringing quality healthcare closer to the grassroots as his Malasakit Team participated in the 1st Anniversary of Super Health Center in Barangay Manat, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. “Aking paniniwala at adbokasiya ay ‘health is wealth.’ Naniniwala ako na […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur) Rep. Migz Villafuerte believes the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) along with national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units (LGUs) should make a concerted effort to further accelerate the use of safe and interoperable online cash transactions in the government, as a way to outweigh assorted challenges that stand in the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was elected the new Senate Minority Leader of the 20th Congress after a consensus was reached by nine senators during a meeting of the newly formed Minority bloc. Cayetano’s nomination was formally manifested on the Senate floor by Senator Joel Villanueva. “As Minority Leader, naniniwala po kami na Senator Cayetano will […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos seeks to combat the “brain drain” occurring in the provinces, which he said further deepens the inequality between urban and rural areas. Bernos said “we want our local talent to stay so that they can use their knowledge and energy for the betterment of their hometown.” Bernos’ House Bill […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan had worn many hats in his life–most notably, he was a lecturer on civil, political law, and labor law for seven years before throwing his hat into the Senate ring in 2001 and serving in various capacities in government. It is that background and Pangilinan being the son of a teacher that […]