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Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the reaffirmation of gender equality and advocated for women’s leadership in making the world more inclusive, humane, peaceful, and resilient. In her opening message and taking the lead at a parliamentary roundtable at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), Legarda highlighted the important role lawmakers play in driving […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said a resetting by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the power distribution rate for key distribution utilities (DU), such as the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), could lead to a higher refund for consumers. The vice-chair of the Senate Committee on Energy made the statement following an estimate made by Meralco that […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to sign soon a landmark bill establishing a network of permanent, storm-resilient evacuation centers nationwide, Speaker Martin Romualdez announced. The proposed “Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act,” championed by Romualdez and his fellow lawmakers, mandates fully equipped and disaster-ready evacuation centers in every city and municipality across the Philippines. These facilities […]
Ahead of the official election campaign season, the Quezon City Government reminds the public and aspiring and incumbent public officials to be responsible in putting up their political banners and tarpaulins in the City. “Bilang mga public servant at mga nagnanais pumasok sa gobyerno, kailangan nating sumunod sa mga patakaran ng pamahalaan. Irespeto natin ang […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua on Thursday called on his fellow leaders to ensure a safe and orderly conduct of the upcoming Undas holidays. “I am sure that we have already laid out a plan of action for Undas. But nevertheless, I would still like to remind […]
The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee on Thursday emphasized the need for the country to be business-ready to create more jobs for Filipinos. “A business-ready climate will attract both the foreign and local private sector to set up shop in the country, thus generating jobs for our people and spurring […]
The much-anticipated 2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) officially opened its doors recently at the Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Now in its seventh edition, the NACF continues to serve as a premier platform for promoting the Filipino creative industry, showcasing the traditional arts, crafts, fashion, and cultural […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has renewed her call for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their family members to register for the upcoming 13th OFW and Family Summit on November 8, 8:00 a.m. to be held at The Tent, Vista Global South, C5 Extension Road, Las Piñas City. “This year’s theme ‘Tara Magnegosyo Na!’ is timely because […]
Senator Bong Revilla, Jr. has proposed intensifying government programs to make the country more climate-adaptive and climate-resilient. This comes in the wake of Typhoon Kristine, which claimed the lives of over 120 people and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and properties. During his visit to residents affected by flooding in San Pedro and Calamba, Laguna, […]
Quad Committee chairpersons Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez and Manila Representative Benny Abante, addressed the allegations and statements that came out in the Senate hearing regarding the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration. Fernandez firmly denied the allegations of coercion or harassment, which were based on the sworn statement of Police Col. Hector […]