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BAGO CITY MARKS 59th CITYHOOD AMID KANLAON THREAT

Celebrating resilience and sustainable leaps amid the challenges it has surmounted since its formation as a city 59 years ago, Bago is once again marking its charter anniversary with month-long activities seen to further ignite the spirit of success and sense of pride among its people, the Bagonhons.Mayor Nicholas Yulo, who led the opening ceremony […]

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RETHINK PROPOSED EDSA USE FEE – PIMENTEL

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel urged the government to re-think the proposal to charge motorists for using EDSA as a way to decongest Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare. “Hindi solusyon ang pangongolekta ng bayad sa mga motorista na gagamit ng EDSA. Ang kailangan natin ay mas maayos na mass transport system, hindi dagdag gastos para sa […]

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LEGARDA OPPOSES ANTIQUE MINING ACTIVITIES

Senator Loren Legarda firmly stated her opposition to potential mining activities in Antique as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Visayas (MGB-6) considers declaring the four upland towns of Patnongon, San Remigio, Valderrama, and Sibalom as mineral reservations.  The United Nations Environment Programme Laureate emphasized that such activities threaten Antique’s rich cultural heritage, sustainable […]

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CO THANKS SENATE FOR APPROVING BHW MAGNA CARTA

BHW Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co expressed her gratitude to the entire Senate for approving the proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers on 3rd and final reading. “Matapos po ang mahabang panahong paghihintay, pasado na po sa Senado ang ating Magna Carta for BHW sa 3rd and Final Reading,” Co said. “Buong puso pong nagpapasalamat ang […]

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QC GOV’T ACQUIRES QUEZON BUST MADE BY TOLENTINO

The Quezon City Government has acquired a historic bust of former President and Quezon City Founding Father Manuel L. Quezon, created by National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino. Measuring about 22 cm in height, 9 cm in width, and 11 cm in length, the sculpture was previously listed at auction under the title “A Bust […]

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CAYETANO TO GOV’T: BOOST SUPPORT FOR SMALL BIZ

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano urged stronger government support for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) with the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship’s approval of the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso Act (P3). Cayetano has pushed for the P3 Act for easier access to affordable financing and resources for MSEs, building on the existing Department […]

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BATO: FIRM STAND ON MORALS WITH SENATE REELECTION

As the campaign for the 2025 national and local elections starts, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa stressed the need for a principled individual who prioritizes the welfare of the Filipinos. The re-electionist senator assured that once he gets a fresh term in the upper chamber, he will stand firm on his values and morals, especially […]

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BENITEZ LEADS BACOLOD CITY SPORTS CENTER TURNOVER

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez led the turnover ceremony for the Bacolod Arts Center and BCNHS Sports and Cultural Center of the Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS). The event featured a ribbon-cutting and the Turnover of the Key of Responsibility. “Providing quality training ground for athletes is important for their safety.” In his opening […]

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DAVAO CITY SENDS CASH AID TO AREAS HIT BY KANLAON

The City Government of Davao, through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), gave financial assistance to local government units in the Visayas that were affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.On December 9, an eruption occurred at Mt. Kanlaon’s summit vent affecting several areas in the Visayas. One municipality, three cities, and […]

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POE HAILS SENATE OK OF KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL

Senator Grace Poe hailed the Senate approval of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), stressing its importance in paving the path to bring all Filipinos online and transform the country into a connected, globally competitive economy. The final consolidated measure included Poe’s Senate Bill No. 864, which was filed as early as July 2022, to […]