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BONG GO HELPS INDIGENT PAMPANGA STUDENTS

Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has joined the efforts of local officials, fellow legislators and concerned agencies in boosting support for economically disadvantaged college students. Through the efforts of the office of Representative Ana York Bondoc, in collaboration with local government units of San Luis and Santo Tomas, […]

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PIMENTEL TO SUPPORT WIFE AS TRADE ENVOY TO UAE

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III congratulated his wife, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, for being appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investment.  Yu-Pimentel took her oath of office before Marcos recently accompanied by the veteran legislator and family members.  “We are incredibly proud of you […]

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NEW LAW HIKING TEACHERS’ CHALK ALLOWANCE LAUDED

The newly-enacted law increasing the teaching supplies allowance of teachers will help reduce the burden of our educators and allow them to better perform their duties, Senator Sonny Angara said. As one of the authors of the law, Angara thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for supporting the measure, which he said is highly anticipated by […]

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CUA BATS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER IN COMMUNITIES

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged the government to “go all-out” in efforts to provide clean water to communities around the country to help prevent the outbreak of disease. This, as the Department of Health recently reported that 773 cholera cases have been recorded this year […]

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BONG GO VOWS SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVES

Senator Bong Go emphasized the crucial role of cooperatives in communities during the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba program spearheaded by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) with the support of the senator. As a member of the Senate Committee on Cooperatives, Go emphasized the significance of government support for cooperatives’ growth and development.  The legislator highlighted the […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR PROMOTES PH LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

Senator Cynthia Villar seeks to advance the development, promotion and competitiveness of the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Industries in the country by the passage of Senate Bill No. 2558, under Committee Report No. 193 or “An Act Strengthening the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Development and Competitiveness, Rationalizing the Organization and Functions of Relevant Government Agencies, […]

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ZUBIRI TO FILE CYBER LIBEL CHARGES VS DETRACTORS

Former Senate President Migz Zubiri refuted all the black propaganda intended to tarnish the good name he has built over many years as a public servant as he bared plans to file cyber libel cases against personalities spreading unsubstantiated claims against him. Zubiri said that the black propaganda, which came in the form of videos […]

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HOUSE GIVES AID TO OLYMPICS-BOUND PINOY ATHLETES

The Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez handed over financial support to two more Filipino athletes representing the country in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Head Executive Assistant of the Office of the Speaker, Director V Atty. Lemuel “Muel” Romero, awarded the cash assistance each to gymnasts Levi Jung-Ruivivar and Carlos Edriel Yulo during simple rites […]

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QC GOV’T WEBSITE CERTIFIED AS FULLY PWD ACCESSIBLE

The Quezon City government’s official website has been certified as fully accessible to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the first local government unit to pass the stringent evaluation process. This means all website visitors, including PWDs, can now enjoy a more complete online experience when navigating https://quezoncity.gov.ph. The website has met the rigid requirements for web accessibility […]

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LEE TO GOV’T: PROTECT PINOY FISHERS IN WEST PH SEA

“Hindi tayo dapat maging dayuhan sa sarili nating bayan.” This is what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee stressed amid the unilateral four-month fishing ban imposed by China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) saying that Filipino fisherfolk have the rights and freedom to fish in the area.  The solon from Bicol urged the government […]