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Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has praised the inclusion of dental services in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) healthcare benefit packages. The initiative marks a significant step in expanding universal healthcare access, prioritizing preventive oral healthcare, and fulfilling promises made to the Filipino people. “This is a […]
Mayor Tessa Constantino of Malungon, Sarangani recently led the Children’s Month Culmination 2024 with the theme “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines!” “As leaders and stewards of this municipality, we are reminded that our children are not just our future, but what is important now is that they are […]
The House Committee on Population and Family Relations, chaired by Isabela Representative Ian Paul Dy, approved in principle House Bill 11117, also known as the “Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law.” Originally approved on Nov. 27 this year, the panel reconvened to reconsider the approval of HB 11117 as a stand-alone measure, since its previous approval […]
AGRI Party-list has called on lawmakers from both the Senate and the House of Representatives to ensure that the agriculture sector’s budget remains intact as the Bicameral Conference Committee deliberates on the 2025 General Appropriations Bill. According to AGRI Party-list Representative and Senatorial Aspirant Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee, sufficient funding for agriculture is essential to […]
Senator Migz Zubiri is pushing for the reorganization of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPD), emphasizing that the move is essential for aligning the country’s economic plans with both national and local government policies. “For decades, the NEDA has been at the helm of our […]
Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee called on the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to pay for the unpaid bills of indigent and financially incapacitated patients in private and public hospitals which often result in delayed treatment and denial of care. In filing House Resolution No. 2104, Lee stressed the importance of […]
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan rejected Russia’s excuse that its submarine stayed in Philippine waters solely to wait for improved weather conditions before returning home. “Hindi kapani-paniwala ang palusot ng Russia na nagpalipas lang ng sama ng panahon ang submarine nito sa karagatang sakop ng Pilipinas,” Pangilinan said, referring to the vessel spotted 80 nautical miles […]
The Philippines has achieved a lot in the fight against corruption but a lot more has to be done to eliminate the opportunities for unscrupulous individuals and groups, Senate President Chiz Escudero said. Speaking at the 5th State Conference on the Implementation and Review of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), Escudero lauded the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano gave assurance of his commitment to delivering a high-quality New Senate Building (NSB) at the lowest possible cost. In his attendance at the recent meet-and-greet event with Radio Mindanao Networks (RMN) station managers at the Golden Phoenix Hotel in Pasay City, Cayetano addressed media questions about the project. “It’s going to […]
The provincial governments of Cebu and Bohol entered into a sisterhood agreement as the Cebu Provincial Government recently hosted the joint session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of both provinces. The session was jointly presided by Cebu Vice Governor Hilario Davide III and Bohol Vice Governor Tita Baja. All sitting Provincial Board Members of the two […]