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The Quezon City government and tech-enabled express logistics company Ninja Van Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend vital support to the city’s local businesses, particularly those in e-commerce. The MOU was signed by Mayor Joy Belmonte and Jose Alvin Perez and Sabina Lopez-Vergara, Country Head and Chief Commercial Officer for the […]
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo should be held accountable to prevent possible risks against the Philippine national security, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said. The former national police chief-turned-lawmaker made the statement in light of the arrest of the former mayor in Indonesia. “Kailangan talagang masiguro natin ‘yung ating national security.” “Managot ang dapat […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano warned that the government could incur significant debt if the administration sets overly ambitious goals for its national housing program without adequate planning. Cayetano issued the remark following a Senate briefing on the proposed 2025 budget of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), which implements the Pambansang Pabahay […]
A bill by Senator Robin Padilla aims have heavier penalties imposed on violators of the Bawal Bastos (Safe Spaces Act) Law of 2019. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2810, which also increases the prescriptive period for filing a complaint from the current five years to 10 years. “Employers, particularly large corporations, could easily evade compliance with their […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson acknowledged Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCCPO) as the province’s steadfast partner in furthering overall development. Lacson delivered his message during the celebration of NOCPPO’s 50th Founding Anniversary held at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr., in Bacolod City. The governor said that NOCPPO’s milestone not only marks their enduring legacy […]
The House of Representatives unanimously passed on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 10730, providing for the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The bill, which shall be known as the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act and principally authored by Aklan Representative Carlito Marquez received 183 affirmative votes. Under the bill, the […]
“Napakatagal na nga, tingi-tingi pa ang benepisyong sinasagot ng PhilHealth. Manhid na ba tayo?” This was the statement of Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee as he questioned the Department of Health (DOH) over the slow implementation of more increases in health benefits covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Lee pointed out that with […]
Senator Robin Padilla pushed for equal access of Filipino Muslims and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) for burial in public cemeteries. Padilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs, lamented that Muslims and IPs still encounter problems in looking for burial grounds for their departed loved ones. “Nakakaranas din po madalas ng diskriminasyon […]
Dubbed as “Mr. Malasakit” for his compassionate brand of public service, Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to Suyo and Santiago in Ilocos Sur to help assist displaced workers. Go underlined his dedication to public service, saying, “Hindi po ako pulitiko na mangangako sa inyo. Gagawin ko lang po ang aking trabaho para sa […]
Senator Loren Legarda pushes for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2699, or the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act. “At present, connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. In order to push for holistic national growth, it is vital to invest in the further development of data transmission services, narrowing the digital divide in the […]