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PADILLA BACKS PH HOSTING OF AFGHAN REFUGEES

The aid extended by the Philippines to Afghan refugees – allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to go to the Philippines while their US Special Immigrant Visas are being processed – is proof of the compassionate and humane nature of Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this in his recent manifestation before the Senate plenary […]

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ESCUDERO BATS FOR PH GENERAL AVIATION TERMINAL

Senate President Chiz Escudero renewed his call for the establishment of a general aviation terminal in the Philippines, pointing to the ease with which individuals, like dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, can slip in and out of the country without undergoing the standard inspections by customs and immigration officials. In an interview on the […]

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2 SAMAR PROVINCES DECLARE LIBANAN AS ADOPTED SON

House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has been declared “adopted son” of Northern Samar and Samar via separate resolutions passed by their provincial boards. In Resolution No. 285, the Northern Samar provincial board cited Libanan “for committing himself to the upliftment of the lives of Nortehanons.” The two provinces credited Libanan for his […]

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HONASAN WELCOMES PCG PLAN TO GET NEW HOSPITAL SHIP

Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has welcomed the plan of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to acquire a new hospital ship, and to build a new first responder station for its marine search and rescue operations. “We understand that in the proposed 2025 national budget, the PCG is seeking an allocation of P385.7 million to […]

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CUA TO LGUS: TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS AGAINST MPOX

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of mpox in their communities. “I urge my fellow local leaders to be proactive in responding to the threat of mpox. We have already established public health and safety […]

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CUA TO DENR: PLANT MORE NATIVE, FRUIT TREES

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua expressed his support for the environment department’s plan to increase the country’s forest cover by an additional three million hectares by 2028 to minimize the effect of climate change. “We wholeheartedly support this program, and in fact I would like to call […]

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LEE TO DA: TAP HPG, PPA TO MAN ASF CHECKPOINTS

Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to set up more checkpoints not only along roads but also in seaports to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. “Napaka-crucial ng mahigpit na pagbabantay para hindi na kumalat ang ASF na dahilan ng sobrang pagkalugi ng ating mga […]

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SENATE HONORS PINOY PARIS OLYMPIC MEDALISTS

The Senate of the Philippines proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of Filipino Olympians who brought honor to the country during the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics. Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, joined the commendations alongside the entire Senate, led by Senate President Chiz Escudero, as they awarded cash incentives and […]

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DELA ROSA WANTS PNP TO RESTORE TIES WITH DAVAOEÑOS

Senator Bato Dela Rosa urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to restore friendly ties with the people of Davao City as he noticed that some police officers wore facemasks while manning checkpoints which he deemed as an act of intimidation. The former PNP chief-turned-lawmaker made the reminder to the PNP as he led the Senate […]

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POE UNVEILS FPJ STATUE IN SAN JOSE, BATANGAS

A statue of the late National Artist Fernando Poe Jr. was unveiled in Batangas on his 85th birth anniversary. Senator Grace Poe and her son, Brian Poe Llamanzares, chairperson of the Panday Bayanihan Foundation, led the presentation of the bronze figure that hopes to serve as a “physical reminder” of the contributions and advocacies of […]