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ZUBIRI PUSHES FOR ROBUST PH DEFENSE INDUSTRY

Senator Migz Zubiri declared that developing a robust and strong local defense industry will strengthen the country’s defense posture tenfold and ultimately minimize its reliance on procuring foreign military equipment. This was the strong message of the veteran legislator as the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization (SRDP) […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO DISPLACED BATAAN WORKERS

Senator Bong Go, in partnership with the local government of Orani, Bataan, including Congresswoman Geraldine Roman and Board Member Tony Roman, provided support to displaced workers in the province recently. The event took place at the Orani Municipal Gymnasium, where Go’s Malasakit Team distributed snacks, vitamins, facemasks, shirts, basketballs, and volleyballs to 888 displaced workers. […]

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OLD BACOLOD CITY HALL REHABILITATION STARTS

The city government of Bacolod, in collaboration with ESJ & Sons Construction, held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of the Old City Hall Building located at the corner of Araneta-Luzuriaga Streets in Bacolod City. The project entails the design and construction of a four-storey building with a basement, adhering to the National Building […]

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LIBANAN BACKS CREATION OF SAMAR ISLAND REGION

House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan filed a bill seeking to establish the new Samar Island Region, in an effort to decentralize and boost up the delivery of essential national government services to some of the least developed provinces in the country. As proposed by Libanan in House Bill No. 10727, the three provinces of […]

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5 HOUSE SOLONS PUSH FOR PH SPORTS ECONOMY POLICIES

Five ranking members of the House of Representatives have openly called for reforms to boost the country’s sports sector in the wake of the four-medal Olympic harvest and new national records set by Filipino Olympians in Paris. BHW Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co, vice chair of the House appropriations committee, and Senior Citizens Party-list Representative […]

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NEG OCC RECEIVES BAGONG PILIPINAS MOBILE CLINIC

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson expressed gratitude and extended a special welcome to First Lady Liza Araneta – Marcos who personally turned over the Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinic for the Province of Negros Occidental recently. The ceremonial turnover of the project was held in Cebu City in the presence of DOH Undesecretary Mary Ann Maestral […]

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LAS PIÑAS CELEBRATES 17TH WATERLILY FESTIVAL

Following its commitment to reinforce taking care of and conserving the environment, Las Piñas held its Waterlily Festival again. It is now in its 17th year. Through the festival, its founder, Senator Cynthia Villar, wants to continue instilling awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability for future generations. “Through this Waterlily Festival, we are able […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO SURIGAO CITY TESDA GRADUATES

Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team has provided additional support to assist TESDA graduates and persons deprived of liberty in Surigao City. “Hindi biro ang kanilang pinagdadaanan, kaya naman patuloy tayong magbibigay ng suporta para sa kanilang muling pagbangon,” Go said in a video message. With the legislator’s support and in collaboration with Mayor Paul Dumlao, […]

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CAYETANO WANTS ENHANCED GRASSROOTS SPORTS PROGRAM

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the urgent need to enhance grassroots sports development in the country, noting that the two-time gold medalist gymnast Carlos Yulo started training at the age of seven.  “We really need to revitalize our grassroots sports program. The next generation of Carlos Yulos are out there, pero mag-uumpisa ‘yan with our […]

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CUA BATS FOR GRASSROOTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

The president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, Quirino governor Dax Cua called on his fellow local leaders to help “nurture the Olympic dream” by creating more sports facilities in communities across the country. “Grassroots development is a crucial aspect in sports. We at the local level certainly can help nurture the […]