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BONG GO GIVES AID TO POOR MATI CITY RESIDENTS

To uplift the disadvantaged, Senator Bong Go personally led the distribution of aid for a thousand indigents in Mati City in Davao Oriental recently. The event at Barangay Dahican Covered Court, held in coordination with Mayor Michelle Rabat, provided much-needed financial assistance to those in need which was made possible through the partnership of Senator […]

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‘INVEST BULACAN’ WINS PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR MSMES

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando and the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO) received the prestigious Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partner for Northern Luzon on Improving Business Climate Category during the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs and Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners at Malacañan Palace for implementing the program INVEST BULACAN and […]

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HOUSE CHECKS LA NIÑA READINESS OF POWER SECTOR

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises chaired by Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Gus Tambunting met recently to check the overall preparedness of concerned government agencies against the projected impacts of the La Niña phenomenon.“The committee continues to monitor the performance of its power franchise grantees, especially in these times,” Tambunting said. “Most recently, it […]

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PADILLA TO FILE ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY BILL

Senator Robin Padilla is set to file an anti-political dynasty bill, amid mounting calls for an enabling law to implement the Constitution’s provisions against such dynasties. Padilla said this is in response to petitions and other pleadings asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to pass laws related to political dynasties. “Tulad ng sinabi ko […]

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CAYETANO TO DPWH: SET NEW SENATE BUILDING COST

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that the current budgetary cost for the New Senate Building (NSB) is now higher than the estimates provided by Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Nancy Binay. “Ito po problema, nung sinubmit niyo additional submissions niyo, luma na ang presyo. Meaning that lagpas na sa P23 billion […]

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PIMENTEL HITS VP FOR ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR’ REMARK

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III joined the chorus of voices expressing disapproval of Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks about appointing herself as the “designated survivor.” “Sana hindi niya ginawa iyon sa context ng SONA. Sana hindi niya ginamit ‘yun na joke. Hindi magandang joke ‘yun,” Pimentel said in an interview with radio station DWIZ […]

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PAY HIKE FOR PRIVATE SECTOR OUTSIDE NCR PUSHED

House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan wants all 16 regional wage boards outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) to move fast in giving private sector workers immediate relief from the soaring cost of living. “We are counting on all regional wage boards outside of Metro Manila to quickly figure out the pay increases […]

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180 FAMILIES FROM BUKIDNON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL GET AID FROM CAYETANOS

A total of 180 beneficiaries received livelihood opportunities from the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano during a two-day distribution of assistance in the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. The distribution was conducted under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the two senators in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and […]

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LEE BATS FOR PH-WIDE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

“Bansa tayong napaliligiran ng tubig pero uhaw at tuyot ang milyon-milyong Pilipino sa ligtas na inumin.” This is what Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee lamented as he filed a measure which aims to construct a potable water supply system throughout the country in three years to address the need of millions of Filipinos, especially in […]

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DAVAO CITY OBSERVES DISABILITY PREVENTION WEEK

Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte issued a proclamation “Declaring July 14-20, 2024, as the 46th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week in Davao City”. Duterte’s Proclamation No. 07 is in recognition of the efforts of the national government in promoting the welfare of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Duterte’s Proclamation No. 07 is in […]