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PIMENTEL TO COMELEC: FAST TRACK SIMPLE DQ CASES

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc to expedite its handling of simple disqualification (DQ) cases and petitions for denial of due course ahead of the local campaign period, which starts on March 28. Pimentel emphasized that resolving easier cases first would significantly reduce Comelec’s backlog, allowing the poll […]

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ICC ARRESTS WARRANTS ARE ILLEGAL – DELA ROSA

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa warned of legal implications if the Philippine authorities will continue to implement any arrest warrant from International Criminal Court (ICC). The former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief made the remark as he joined the thousands of Filipinos in a rally calling for the return of former President Rodrigo Duterte at […]

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AGRI HAILS PLAN FOR 8 NEW MARINE SCIENCE STATIONS

AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee welcomed the plan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to build eight new marine scientific stations across different regions in the country, as he renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill to safeguard national sovereignty and the livelihood of fisherfolk.  In the forum […]

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LAZATIN OPENS 10TH ANGELES CITY RURAL HEALTH UNIT

Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. led the blessing and inauguration of two primary care facilities in Barangays Tabun, and Cutud bringing up the total of primary care facilities into 10.According to Lazatin, with the opening of four additional primary care facilities this month, the city government is inching closer to its goal to provide the […]

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RILLO BATS FOR SAFETY OF TOURISTS

Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo urged local governments and resort operators to remain vigilant in promoting the safety of tourists. “We must never let our guard down when it comes to ensuring public safety at all times in our tourist destinations,” said Rillo, who serves as vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism. The […]

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BONG GO COMMITS TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF OFWS

Senator Bong Go once again underscored his unwavering commitment to championing the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), emphasizing that they deserve continuous government support and protection. During his recent visit to Hong Kong where he met with OFWs alongside former President Rodrigo Duterte, Go listened to the concerns of migrant workers and […]

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DPWH SLAMMED FOR SLOW PROBE ON BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano slammed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for its slow response in investigating the collapsed Cabagan-Sta. Maria bridge in Isabela. “Pasensya na, and I should tell this to the Public Works Secretary, pero parang hindi kayo seryoso sa imbestigasyon na ito. So far kasi wala kayong point person sa […]

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PIMENTEL IS PNPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDEE

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel received the Gawad sa Natatanging Lakan (Adopted Award) from the Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PNPAAAI), led by its chairperson, Retired Police Major General Gilberto Cruz. PNPAAAI recognized Pimentel’s “significant contributions to the Alumni Members through [his] expertise and skills in achieving the common goal—for the betterment of […]

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BATO HOPES FOR ‘FAIR’ SC RULING ON ICC PETITION

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is hopeful that the Supreme Court will rule fairly on the petition challenging the legality of the International Criminal Court’s arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “Again, we are praying that the Supreme Court will be guided accordingly, at sana ‘yung kanilang decision, they should decide according to the merits […]

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AGRI: USE UNUSED PHILHEALTH FUNDS TO PAY HOSPITALS

AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee has called on the government to return the ₱60 billion transferred from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the National Treasury, saying these funds should instead be used in increasing health benefits for members and beneficiaries, and settling denied claims owed to hospitals. “Ang pinaka-layunin po natin: Makamit […]