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Senator Migz Zubiri lauded the signing of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, saying this is very timely and will boost the country’s defense interoperability with the friendly Asian neighbor. Zubiri, a long-time advocate of the RAA, said the agreement is a partnership of like-minded nations that will truly bolster the […]
To learn about the rich diversity of bird species in our region is important to preserve their natural habitats for future generations, Senator Cynthia Villar said. As the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Villar said she fully supports activities that promote conservation and preservation awareness of our animals and […]
Maintaining his support to the labor sector, Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit team to Bulan, Sorsogon recently to assist displaced workers and help them overcome economic challenges. In a video message, Go reinforced his commitment to the Filipino people. “Sa gitna ng ating mga pagsubok, nais kong ipaabot ang aking taos-pusong suporta at pag-asa […]
Citing the need to maintain the public’s trust in the Senate as an institution, Senator Robin Padilla sought an investigation into the issues surrounding the increased costs in the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB). Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1063 directing his Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media to handle the investigation […]
Senator Bong Go, popularly known as “Mr. Malasakit” for his compassion towards the poor, continues his feeding program in public hospitals, especially those with Malasakit Centers. Go emphasized the importance of proper nutrition to protect one’s health and wellbeing. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from the beneficiaries, the legislator is committed to sustaining this initiative, recognizing […]
Senator Grace Poe is persuading young Filipinos to include classic films by the late National Artist Eddie Romero in their movie to-watch list to better understand Philippine cinema and society. Poe made the call as she paid tribute to the National Artist for Film and Broadcast on his 100th birth anniversary on July 7. The […]
The Province of Bulacan is determined to promote good nutrition through all life stages as Governor Daniel Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis Castro recently launched the observance of Nutrition Month with healthy, nutrition-related activities. Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office jampacked the whole calendar of July with various massive information dissemination campaigns including monitoring of nutrition […]
The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chaired by Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo met recently to examine the pilot implementation of the “Tara, Basa!” program, including issues and challenges encountered, in preparation for the launch of the program’s Phase 2 next month. “Ano yung measurement ninyo para masabi na successful siya (‘Tara Basa’) […]
Boosting local food supply by optimizing the agriculture sector and empowering farmers and fisherfolk are key to achieving the country’s nutrition goals outlined in the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023-2028, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said Saturday. Upon arrival from his trip in Virac, Catanduanes where he was guest speaker […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has said that resigned senator and incoming Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara of the Department of Education (DepEd) needs to do a “serious rethinking” of state and private-sector financial support for the DepEd to address, among others, the acute fund lack responsible for the perennial shortages in classrooms, teachers […]