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BINAY: DON’T MISUSE MENTAL HEALTH IN HEARINGS

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 […]

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3,000 MORE LEYTEÑOS GET CARD PROGRAM CASH AID

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 […]

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TREÑAS LAUNCHES ILOILO CITY GREEN LIVING PROJECT

The Iloilo City Government, led by Mayor Jerry Treñas, officially launched the Iloilo Blooms: Bulak sa Pag-Uswag, a multi-sector beautification project with the objective to promote green living and community engagement by collecting and planting endemic flowers across the metropolis. “This is about making Iloilo a Blooming Garden City among the cities in the Philippines. […]

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TULFO LAUDS PNP FOR PROPER CHECKPOINT OPERATIONS

Senator Raffy Tulfo commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for acting on his suggestion to implement police checkpoints uniformly for all vehicles and not limit it to motorcycles through a memorandum issuance. Amid complaints on discrimination against motorcycle riders, Tulfo, in March 2024, urged PNP to issue proper checkpoint guidelines that are fair for all […]

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CAYETANO TO GRADUATES: EMBRACE ‘4PS’ OF SUCCESS

“Will you create anything na walang purpose?” This was the thought-provoking question posed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano as he addressed the 600 graduates of the International Electronics and Technical Institute, Inc. (IETI) during their 57th commencement exercise recently. “I say this to make you realize that at one point in time, you will start […]

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CZECH SOLONS SHARE MEDICAL CANNABIS USE MODEL

Senator Robin Padilla met with senator-doctors in the Senate of the Czech Republic, and discussed the laws regulating the use of medical cannabis there. Padilla also extended an invitation for the senators to visit the Philippines after one of the Czech lawmakers asked about the use of acupuncture as an alternative form of treatment. Among […]

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HOUSE ‘YOUNG GUNS’ VOW TO CUT ELECTRICITY COST

It’s now time to finally bring down the cost of electricity for the benefit of all Filipinos.Leaders of the House of Representatives and Young Guns made this statement as they lauded the initiative of Speaker Martin Romualdez to have a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Regulation Act (EPIRA) to reduce the cost of […]

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QC TO HOST C40 CITIES REGIONAL ACADEMY

Quezon City takes the lead in addressing the climate crisis in Southeast Asia, as it is set to host this year’s C40’s Southeast Asia UCAP CAI Programme’s Regional Academy. In August, city officials, policymakers, and municipal delegates from Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Johannesburg, South Africa; Accra, Ghana; and Quezon City […]

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BIGGEST ATTENDANCE IN SONA 2024 EXPECTED

House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said attendance to this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) could be the biggest, based on the overwhelming confirmation they received from the invited guests.“We may be opening some viewing rooms for the additional guests kasi overwhelming yung nag-confirm na pupunta sila dito (sa House) sa SONA. So far, […]

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GONZAGA HOLDS ‘KASALAN NG BAYAN’ IN DAVAO DE ORO

Eighty-five couples exchanged their “I Dos” in Davao de Oro’s ‘Kasalan ng Bayan 2024: The GWorks Way!’ The event was organized by Governor Dorothy Gonzaga with Judge Cresenciana DC. Cruz administering the mass wedding and serving as solemnizing officer. “Ang kasal ay isang sersoyo at pormal na kaganapan… sana po ay hindi masira, sana nga […]