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PROBE ONLINE SELLING OF SMUGGLED ONIONS – LEE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a measure to conduct an inquiry into the reported proliferation of smuggled onions and other possible agricultural products being sold online that are detrimental to the livelihood of local farmers and fisherfolk, and pose a threat to the health of consumers.  In his House Resolution No. 1600, […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN: SLASH STOCK TRANSACTION TAXES

AnaKalusugan Party-list is pushing for a measure to boost the capital markets and raise the investment competitiveness in the country. AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes on Tuesday defended a bill which seeks to reduce taxes for stock transactions and create equality in the tax treatment of debt and stock securities. According to the lawmaker, […]

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DISASTER RESPONSE INFO IN FILIPINO, DIALECTS URGED

Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed a simple, yet crucial step in ensuring preparedness and prompt action during emergencies: Disseminating information in easy-to-understand formats, and translating  their contents to  Filipino and regional languages appropriate to the affected communities.  Yamsuan has filed House Bill (HB) 9947 to make this a requirement for all national and […]

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PHILHEALTH TO EXPAND BENEFIT PACKAGES – LEE

“Kaya ng PhilHealth na araw-arawin ang pagtataas at pagpapalawak ng benepisyo.” This was what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee stressed to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) during the House Committee on Health briefing on Feb. 14. The Bicolano lawmaker had earlier sought to expand PhilHealth healthcare packages and coverage after being the first […]

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PROTECT YOUR HEART THIS LOVE MONTH – ANAKALUSUGAN

AnaKalusugan Party-list is urging Filipinos to practice self-care and prioritize heart health this love month. “Panawagan po natin sa ating mga kababayan, let us be mindful of our health at alagaan natin ang ating mga puso ngayong buwan ng pag-ibig,” AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said. Reyes is urging the public to eat healthy […]

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Government

DENR, LOCAL GOV’T UNITS TO INTEGRATE HAZARD MAPS

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga partnered with local executives to integrate the use of hazard maps in decision-making to avert disasters and safeguard lives and livelihoods. “A hazard does not have to become a disaster,” Loyzaga explained during a radio interview. The environment chief sounded off the appeal […]

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Government

DAVAO SCIENTISTS AMONG CSC PAGASA AWARD WINNERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Food Processing and Innovation Center (FPIC) of Davao leads the roster of recipients of the 2023 CSC Pagasa Award, one of the categories of the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. FPIC-Davao generated numerous product concepts and prototypes, registered utility models, and served diverse customers including students, […]

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NOGRALES BACKS INSTITUTIONALIZED TUPAD PROGRAM

The chair of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee highlighted the necessity of institutionalizing a program that provides aid to displaced workers despite the country’s steady recovery from the pandemic. “Kailangan pa rin natin ng permanenteng Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program kahit na muling umaarangkada na ang Pilipinas. “The […]

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Government

CSC REITERATES NO WORK POLICY ON MUSLIM HOLIDAYS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterates Policy on the Recognition of Muslim Holidays for Purposes of the Observance of 𝘓𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘪’𝘳𝘢𝘫 on 8 February 2024. Per CSC Memorandum Circular No. 3, s. 2024 issued on 7 February, all Muslim government officials and employees are free from office work on 8 February 2024 without being marked absent. To reiterate, […]

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DENR, DILG HOST WASTE MANAGEMENT, WATER SUMMIT

More than 350 local government officials and stakeholders in waste management and water security from across the country vowed to provide safe water and sanitation infrastructure, adopt and enforce policies and regulations, and actively work with local partners and the national government for an inclusive approach to safe water and sanitation for a cleaner, healthier […]