Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted the importance of innovative approaches and collaborative efforts to safeguard our protected areas and enhance the well-being of our communities. “Through efficient collaboration and embracing new technologies, we can strengthen our ecosystems and communities, securing a better future for all,” Villar said in a speech delivered on the 3rd National Protected Area […]
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Senator Loren Legarda asserted her commitment to protecting the Verde Island Passage (VIP), one of the important areas in terms of marine shore fish diversity. During her speech at “A Visit to the World’s Epicenter of Marine Shore Fish Biodiversity and a Hope Spot: The Verde Island Passage; A Dialogue with Dr. Sylvia Earle” event […]
Iloilo City has been cited for its Outstanding Achievement in Community-led Interventions during the Community Operationalizing People-Centered HIV Response (COPE HIV) Culminating Activity at Quezon City recently. The award, which was received by City Councilor Alan Zaldivar on behalf of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, was given by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV […]
The House Committee on Transportation chaired by Antipolo City Representative Romeo Acop began its inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the recent 2024 BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge (BIMC) Luzon leg, which resulted in the death of two non-participant riders.Acop said that aside from dealing with safety issues, the committee wants to know on who should […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson and Board Member Jeffrey Tubola led the ceremonial turnover of livestock and poultry projects to animal raisers from various LGUs of the province, at the Capitol Grounds recently. The Animal Dispersal Project is under the Provincial Swine Industry Recovery Initiatives and Animal Genetic Improvement and Livelihood Programs of the Provincial […]
House Human Rights Committee Chair Benny Abante warned officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that they would be held in contempt if they did not stop taking photos of the families of victims of alleged extrajudicial killings who had been invited to Congress’ ongoing hearings on the conduct of the drug war under the […]
Now is the best time to discuss amendments to the 1987 Constitution via a Constitutional Convention (ConCon), Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla is the chair of the Senate hearing tackling amendments to the 1987 Constitution – including a resolution calling for a Constitutional Convention to revise the Charter. “Ako ay matagal nang nagsusulong na ating […]
POE RENEWS CALL FOR POGO BAN IN PH
Senator Grace Poe issued a firm call anew to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, saying they have become breeding grounds for corruption. Poe said POGOs have become a “major headache” to the government with the myriad of problems they have brought such as crimes, modern-day slavery, vices and illicit activities. “Talagang […]
Senator Bong Go visited Cataingan, Masbate recently for the last day of its annual Bagat-Dagat Festival held at Masbate Lagoon in Brgy. Matayum. Bagat-Dagat, which means “to meet and to celebrate” is a festival already celebrated for ten years. Go shared his gratitude for being able to participate in such local celebrations that showcase the […]
With La Niña expected to arrive in the country in the third quarter of the year, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said the government must shore up its rice buffer stock to last for 15 to 30 days during disasters and emergency situations. According to Lee, “our inventory must be sufficient to cover […]