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The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee backed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s idea of introducing short courses to improve the employability of K to 12 graduates. “Any project that would give a leg up to our graduates so they can find jobs as soon as possible is welcome,” Rizal 4th District […]
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) should include the acquisition of military hospital ships that can be rapidly deployed not only in times of war, but also to support the government’s disaster relief and humanitarian operations during peacetime, former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan said on Sunday. “Considering that we are an archipelagic […]
The selection of the Philippines as host of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board of the member-countries of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will not only broaden our access to international funds for fighting planet warming; it will also prop up the role of President Marcos as champion or spokesman for […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged the government to face the reality and bite the bullet regarding the growing concerns related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). In an interview with radio station DWIZ on Saturday, Pimentel expressed hope that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would address the issue in his upcoming State […]
In preparation for the opening of classes, Bokal Atty. JP Gozos is going around the fourth district of Batangas to check on his scholars and hand over their semestral educational assistance. “Kalahati ng aming pondo ay inilalaan namin sa educational assistance,” Gozos told the crowd in Barangay Masaya, Rosario, Batangas. “Kapag ang mga bata ay […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to support the upcoming conduct of the 2024 Population Census and Community-Based Monitoring System (2024 POPCEN-CBMS) which begins July 15. “The 2024 POPCEN-CBMS is an important undertaking, and local government units should do their part in ensuring […]
Citing the health risks stemming from a new type of vaping through the so-called hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) vape, Senator Robin Padilla pushed for amendments to the Vape Law (Republic Act 11900), to provide stricter regulations for vape products. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2729, where he cited reports that HHC is a semi-synthetic cannabinoid obtained by hydrogenating […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano hailed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines as a “positive step” for military cooperation. At the same time, Cayetano also highlighted the potential challenges of the complex agreement. “It’s good to have allies,” the veteran legislator said. “But the question is saan mo gagamitin ang cooperation na […]
Senator Nancy Binay expressed concern over the use of mental health as a convenient excuse to avoid congressional inquiries and investigations. According to Binay, similar committees which are holding their respective investigations in aid of legislation must remain vigilant against the misuse of mental health claims to undermine the Senate. “Ang ayaw po nating mangyari […]
In a continuing effort to support and uplift the communities of Leyte, the Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez spearheaded the rollout of cash and rice aid meant to provide immediate relief, as well as emergency employment to residents in need.Under the Cash and Rice Distribution (CARD) program held at Barangay 94 (Tigbao) in Tacloban City […]