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A 12-hectare business district, which is seen to provide job opportunities not only to Bulakenyos but also to residents from nearby provinces, will soon rise in the City of Malolos. Senator Cynthia Villar, together with Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado and Vice Gov. Daniel Fernando and Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) president and chief executive officer Frederick Go, […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III condemned the reported abandonment of Filipino crewmen by the Chinese vessel that hit their boat, saying the rescue of all persons in distress at sea is a matter of humanitarian duty. Pimentel, who will head the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in the 18th Congress based on Senate President Vicente Sotto […]
Following his visit to fire victims in Cebu and Masbate, Senator-elect Bong Go rushed to 83 families affected by the fire incident in Valenzuela City, and 111 families in Quezon City. Go went to Tampoy, Marullas Villa Theresa, Valenzuela City and to Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City where he showed his commitment to help the […]
The only way Filipinos could pay back the sacrifices of their forefathers to attain freedom is to ensure that they continue to fight and win whatever struggles the country may face, Senator Cynthia Villar said. “Sa kasalukuyang panahon, iba’t ibang kalayaan ang pinaglalaban ng bawat Pilipino sa iba’t ibang antas ng pamumuhay (At present, Filipinos […]
As the nation celebrates the 121st anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, Senator Loren Legarda is urging Filipinos to unite in making sure that our country achieves inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth so that every citizen will be free from poverty. “Freedom is not only the absence of an oppressor. We have won against […]
Senator Sonny Angara has calls on government to make sure that all those involved in the “ghost” dialysis scandal hounding the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will not go unpunished. “We need some punitive measures–we need to punish those who are guilty–as well as preventive measures para hindi na maulit,” Angara said. The seasoned legislator, […]
President Rodrigo Duterte has asked officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to file their courtesy resignations in the wake of the ghost dialysis treatment scam, Senator-elect Bong Go said. Go, former Special Assistant to the President (SAP), said Duterte asked him to tell PhilHealth board members, including acting president and chief executive officer […]
In celebration of this year’s World Oceans Day and Coral Triangle Day, Senator Loren Legarda is pushing for the promotion of gender equality in the sustainable conservation of our oceans and marine resources by encouraging more women participation in marine research, policy and decision-making processes, advocacy communications, and project management. Legarda said “Gender and the […]
With the opening of the new school year, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to prioritize the hiring of guidance counselors in elementary and high schools to deter bullying and at the same time provide support to victims of bullying. Gatchalian’s call came in the wake of the DepEd’s revelation that it […]
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is urging government to expedite the full implementation of the recently-signed Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Law amid the marginal rise in the country’s inflation rate. This, after the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA), has reported that the inflation rate rose to 3.2 percent in May from 3 percent last April. “This will […]