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The Palarong Pambansa Is a Training Ground for Future Leaders – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda has expressed support for the ongoing Palarong Pambansa which is held in her home province of Antique on April 23 to 29, stressing the importance of providing support, motivation and exposure to the Filipino youth to enable them to become effective contributors to nation building. “The youth has a vital role […]

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An Underground Mass Transport Will Help Decongest Road Traffic – POE

  Senator Grace Poe expressed keenness and optimism on an ambitious project of the Duterte administration to construct a 25-kilometer underground mass transportation system, stressing such will not only help ease traffic in the already congested metropolis but also propel economic growth. “We have to invest now, build now, but not without exercising caution. Having […]

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We Must Take Steps in Ensuring That Accidents Are Curbed and Prevented From Happening Again – EJERCITO

  Senator JV Ejercito wants to impose stiffer penalties for overloading vehicles after an overloaded bus in Nueva Ecija, which fell into a 100 feet ravine, killed 31 and injured 46 people last week. Ejercito, as Vice Chair of the Public Services Committee, said the Nueva Ecija bus accident was so tragic that major steps […]

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Work Ethic and Perseverance Are the Keys to Success – VILLANUEVA

  Senator Joel Villanueva told the graduates of Baliwag Polytechnic College (BPC) in Baliwag, Bulacan that having a degree will not define a person’s level of success. In his speech as guest of honor and commencement speaker of BPC last week, Villanueva emphasized the value of work ethic and perseverance. “Yes, it is important that […]

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Our Economic Potential Will Depend Largely Upon Our Ability to Develop and Maintain an Innovative, Strategic, and Adaptive Economy – GATCHALIAN

  Senator Win Gatchalian called on the government to fast-track the establishment of a comprehensive policy framework on innovation – an initiative that a recent study has identified as critical to achieving the country’s long-term growth and development targets under the Ambisyon Natin 2040 socioeconomic plan. In a report published earlier this month, titled ‘Asian […]

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Esports Now Included in Asian Games – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino welcomed the inclusion of esports in the Asian Games, saying it will provide Filipinos another venue to showcase their skills and excel in the international stage as they compete for the country’s flag and honor. “The inclusion of esports in the prestigious Asian Games will give Filipino esports athletes the opportunity […]

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Every Day Is Earth Day – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to do acts that would help save the planet not only during Earth Day but every day. On April 22, the world observed Earth Day as a reminder of man’s responsibility to take care of the environment. “Mother Earth is giving so much to us every day-the food we […]

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We Must Give Free Dialysis Treatment to Kidney Patients in the Provinces – ANGARA

  Senator Sonny Angara has proposed to give free dialysis treatment to kidney disease-stricken Filipinos living in the provinces. Under his Senate Bill 1329, all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals are required to establish, operate and maintain a dialysis ward or unit that will give free dialysis medical procedure to indigent patients. Angara filed […]

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We Need to Augment the PERA to Help Government Workers – TRILLANES

  Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has sponsored Senate Bill No. 807 or the bill increasing the monthly Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) granted to all government employees. In the sponsorship speech delivered by Trillanes, he said, “In 1993, President Fidel Ramos signed Administrative Order No. 53, which granted Five Hundred Peso additional compensation to all […]

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House Approves Creation of Northern Luzon Growth Quadrangle Development Authority – SAVELLANO

  The House Special Committee on North Luzon Growth Quadrangle chaired by Rep. Maximo Dalog (Lone District, Mountain Province) and Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization chaired by Rep. Mark Go (Lone District, Baguio City) have jointly approved a proposal to create the Northern Luzon Growth Quadrangle Development Authority which shall enhance socio-economic development in […]