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ESCUDERO LAUDS SPECIAL HUMAN RIGHTS BODY FORMATION

Senator Chiz Escudero lauded the issuance of Administrative Order No. 22 which establishes a special body to address human rights concerns in the country. In a statement, Escudero expressed his support for this move, emphasizing the need for its effective implementation. “I sincerely hope that the intent and provisions of this issuance will be faithfully […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR HOLDS GARDENING, COOKING FESTIVAL

“Ang urban gardening ay napakahalaga sa akin. Ito ay para palakasin ang food security dahil abot kamay ang masustansyang gulay dahil ito ay nasa tabing bahay lamang,” Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, stressed at the 9th Las Piñas Urban Gardening and Cooking Festival Inter-Barangay Competition held recently. Villar, […]

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LEGARDA MOVES TO PRESERVE PH CULINARY HERITAGE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the vital connection between history, food, and culture, as it influences homes, communities, and the entire nation. “Food is pamana. It is our rich cultural heritage,” Legarda said during the opening ceremony of Hapag Pamana in Antique. “Food sustains us, identifies us, and connects us as a nation.” […]

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QC GOV’T WORKING HOURS NOW FROM 7AM TO 5PM

The Quezon City government has extended service hours to QCitizens from 7am to 5pm as it implements a modified work schedule to help ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila. According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the city government is abiding by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution 24-08, mandating local government units to adopt a 7am to […]

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HOUSE STARTS DEBATE ON RTL AMENDMENTS — ENVERGA

The House of Representatives during plenary proceedings completed the period of sponsorship and debate for House Bill 10381, a Malacañang-certified measure that seeks to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to lower prices of rice.In his sponsorship speech, House Committee on Agriculture and Food chairperson Representative Wilfrido Mark Enverga of Quezon said Republic Act 11203, […]

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NOGRALES HAILS DOLE FOR REINTEGRATION OF EX-REBELS

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles hailed the government for its efforts to provide employment opportunities to former rebels, as he underlined that doing so is crucial in their reintegration into society. “The livelihood and employment programs extended by the government to former rebels is important so that they could be productive members of the […]

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BONG GO OPENS 165TH MALASAKIT CENTER IN PANGASINAN

Together with the local government of Pangasinan and the Department of Health, Senator Bong Go joined the inauguration of the 165th Malasakit Center in the country located at the Conrado F. Estrella Regional Medical and Trauma Center in Rosales town. As the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, Go has been instrumental in advancing […]

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CLEAN POLLS URGED AMID ‘HELLO GARCI’ SPECTER

Senator Grace Poe amplified her call for clean and honest elections on the 20th year of the “Hello Garci” phone conversation that marred the May 10, 2004 elections and raised doubts on its integrity. Twenty years after the infamous incident, Poe lamented that justice and accountability remained elusive for those who robbed her father, Fernando […]

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MARK VILLAR STRESSES NEED FOR ROAD SAFETY

Senator Mark Villar promoted the need to keep road user safe as the country celebrates Road Safety Month this May. The Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A declares the month of May as Road Safety Month to promote road safety and raise awareness of the health impact and economic costs involved. “We are also advocating for increased […]

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MANILA TO HAVE ‘CAR-FREE SUNDAYS’ ON ROXAS BLVD

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna inspected Roxas Boulevard and adjacent areas recently in preparation for the city’s “Move Manila Car-Free Sundays By The Bay” which starts on May 26. “Our car-free Sundays will be different from others like it because our venue is Roxas Boulevard, the most beautiful and historic boulevard in the country. We inspected Roxas Boulevard to […]