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Senator Robin Padilla prayed for a permanent end to the Israel-Hamas conflict, lest it worsen and directly affect the Filipino people. In his prayer at the start of one of the Senate sessions, Padilla said the conflict has affected both young and old people, and regardless of faith – including Muslims, Jews and Christians. “Tulungan […]
With the holidays fast approaching, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua urged the public to be “extra careful” to avoid illness. This as the Department of Health reported this week that the country logged close to 200,000 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) so far this year. Pneumonia cases are also up by 46 […]
Senator Bong Go was given the Legacy Award of Excellence in Public Service during the Philippine Legacy Gala 2023 Awarding Ceremonies recently at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, Manila. The Legacy Award of Excellence in Public Service is a testament to Go’s commitment and immeasurable contributions to help impoverished Filipinos particularly in terms […]
Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes underscored the importance of having child-specific programs to give a better future to the next generation. “Supporting the children is tantamount to ensuring the future of this country. It is of prime importance that the children should not be left behind,” Reyes said. Reyes also pushed for more collaborative […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its gratitude to various national and local government agencies for their contributions to the country’s successful hosting of the three-day 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31). Sponsored by Senate President Migz Zubiri, the chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 870 (SRN 870), commending relevant government agencies and local government […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday appealed to the three branches of government to work together to provide job security, food security, and quality healthcare for the Filipino people as representatives of the Executive, Judiciary, and Legislative branches of government joined religious leaders at the 48th National Prayer Breakfast at the Manila Hotel. […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the establishment of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the Philippines’ first dedicated cancer care facility. The hospital, inaugurated by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Arca South, Taguig City, stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in improving health services. “It will certainly positively reflect on the country’s growing potential as […]
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) climbed 131 spots up to number 43 on the annual World’s Best Employers list by Forbes Magazine and research firm Statista, emerging as the runaway leader among the few Filipino firms that made it to the global ranking. SMC, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Ang, climbed to […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III joined the government in extending heartfelt gratitude to the State of Qatar for its commendable mediation efforts that resulted in the successful release of hostages including a Filipino held by Palestinian group Hamas. “We are immensely grateful to the Government of Qatar for its tireless efforts in securing the […]
Following the announcement of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) that it would be increasing members’ benefits by as much as 30%, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee said on Friday that he would continue advocating for no balance billing so that struggling Filipino families would not need to shell out a single peso for urgent […]