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LIBANAN BACKS SECURED PATIENT INFO SHARING SYSTEM

House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan wants the national government to spearhead the creation of a secure patient information sharing system that he said “would go a long way in improving health outcomes”. “There’s no question that a patient information sharing system among healthcare providers can lead to faster diagnosis and treatment, especially in […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL GOV. VISITS TOYAMA, JAPAN

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson and the Negros Occidental delegation recently received a warm welcome from the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) officers and members -Toyama Chapter in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Joining Lacson’s delegation were Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II, DILG Provincial Director Teodora Sumagaysay, Executive Assistant to the Governor and […]

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CAYETANO LAUDS ALAS PILIPINAS BRONZE WIN 

“What a great achievement!” Senator Alan Peter Cayetano congratulated the Alas Pilipinas Women’s National Volleyball Team for its historic bronze medal victory at the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenger Cup. “Thank you Lord God for this sweet victory! For the whole team and everyone who supported them,” Cayetano said in a Facebook post at […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE MSMES

Senator Bong Go deployed his Malasakit Team to support small business owners from Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, contributing to the government’s initiatives to promote inclusive economic recovery. During an aid initiative held at the Gender and Development Building, the 100 beneficiaries received food packs, snacks, vitamins, snacks, shirts, and basketballs and volleyballs. A mobile phone, […]

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CZECH AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ESCUDERO

Newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero received a courtesy call from Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Karel Hejc at the Senate Ceremonial Hall. The hour-long meeting highlighted the growing cooperation and friendship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. Hejc congratulated the new Senate President on his election and emphasized the renewed vigor in bilateral […]

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NOGRALES LAUDS  SIGNING OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ LAW

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Thursday lauded the signing into law of the Eddie Garcia Act by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. “Nagagalak tayo na sa wakas, pagkatapos ng ilang taon na pagsisikap ay napirmahan na ang Eddie Garcia Act. Malaking tagumpay ito para sa mga manggagawa sa movie and television industry,” Nograles, who […]

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QUEZON CITY IS READY FOR LA NIÑA – BELMONTE

The Quezon City government, led by its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC), has declared its readiness for the typhoon season, with the country expected to experience 13 to 16 storms this year. Zero casualty remains the city government’s target according to Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Nakahanda na ang lahat ng ating mga kailangan para […]

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DOH TO USE UNUSED FUND TO FIGHT COVID FLIRT 

Upon the initiative of Speaker Martin Romualdez and Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, the House Committee on Appropriations met recently to examine the budgetary performance of the Department of Health (DOH) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, to ensure that it complies with requirements and utilize public funds effectively […]

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COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW PUSHED

For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the problem of discrimination in the country will not be solved unless the people acknowledge that it exists. “Ang dami-daming nakakaranas ng discrimination, not necessarily just because of one reason, but because they’re different,” Cayetano said pertaining to the various bills on the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act. “I think everyone in […]

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BONG GO GIVES SENDS AID TO BINANGONAN SENIORS

To show his commitment to assisting the Filipino people in their recovery especially those belonging in vulnerable sectors, Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit team aided impoverished senior citizens in Binangonan, Rizal.  Known as Mr. Malasakit, Go acknowledged the role of the elderly and their significant contributions to each family and their communities while underscoring the government’s […]