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DUTERTE TO MOTORCYCLE CLUBS : LET YOUR TRAVELS PROVE THAT IT IS MORE FUN IN THE PH

President Rodrigo Duterte is urging members of various motorcycle clubs in the country to let their travels prove that it’s indeed more fun in the Philippines. “Let the miles that you cover attest that it is indeed more fun in the Philippines we drive down the long path ahead. Let us demonstrate solidarity as we […]

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REVIVE ROTC – GORDON

With China already getting a foothold in Philippine territories in the disputed chain of islands in the South China Sea, Senator Dick Gordon reiterated anew his proposal to revive the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in preparation for any attack. “We are challenged right now, and we should be prepared. I have been proposing the […]

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PROHIBIT HOSPITALS, FUNERAL PARLORS FROM WITHHOLDING MUSLIM CADAVERS – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to prohibit hospitals, medical clinics, funeral parlors, morgues and other similar facilities from withholding Muslim cadavers on the grounds of nonpayment of hospital bills, medical expenses or other fees. According to Pimentel, Muslim burial rites are done within a 24-hour period. The practice, he said, is […]

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GUMACA CAN BE GATEWAY TO ASIA – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said government must harness the potential of a coastal town in Quezon province as an international seaport to attract investments that will create massive employment opportunities not just for the province, but for the entire CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) region. With its strategic location, Angara said the municipality […]

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COMELEC OFFICERS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DO THEIR JOBS — PIMENTEL

PDP-Laban President Sen. Koko Pimentel III on Monday assured the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and its employees that the party will conduct an inquiry and immediately act on reports that a PDP-Laban candidate for board member in Tarlac had allegedly slapped a COMELEC election officer who was removing illegaly posted campaign materials. “Let me state […]

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SEEK COMELEC EXEMPTION FOR AID RELEASE FOR FARMERS, FISHERFOLK — PANGANIBAN

The chair of the House of Representatives’ agriculture committee and ANAC-IP Rep. Jose T. Panganiban has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other concerned agencies to activate the exemptions provided by law so farmers and fisherfolk affected by El Niño could receive aid. The DA said estimated crop damage due to El Niño has […]

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COPS IN CAHOOTS WITH DRUG LORDS SHOULD BE DEALT ‘WITH THE FULL FORCE OF THE LAW’ – DELA ROSA

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Bato dela Rosa said police officers involved in the drug trade should be dealt with “the full force of the law” and be made to pay for betraying their oath as law enforcers and for contributing to the growth of the Philippine drug trade. “Hindi pwedeng mapatawad ang pulis […]

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PSG WAS CORRECT IN TIGHTENING DUTERTE’S SECURITY – DELA ROSA

If the Pres­i­den­tial Se­cu­rity Group (PSG) believes that security measures for President Rodrigo Duterte should be tightened, then they should be allowed to take the necessary precautions to protect the President. This is what to administration senatorial bet and former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Bato dela Rosa thinks. Dela Rosa on Thursday said the […]

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REVIEW, STRENGTHEN MAGNA CARTA FOR OFWS – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III stressed the urgency “to review and revisit Republic Act 8042 or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 for purposes of addressing rising cases of abuse against OFWs.” “The Magna Carta for OFWs is still a good law but we may need to strengthen it to cover and penalize […]

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EXPAND COVERAGE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM – GO

Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and senatorial candidate Bong Go seeks to expand the coverage of the country’s irrigation system to mitigate the effects of the dry spell which affects the county periodically. Go raised the idea as the Department of Agriculture said it is assisting some 138,000 farmers facing a drought due […]