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PADILLA LAUDS SIGNING OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ LAW

Very good news for workers in the movie and television industry. This was how Senator Robin Padilla described the signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Republic Act 11996, An Act Protecting the Welfare of Workers in the Movie and Television Industry. Padilla – who made a name as an action star, director […]

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ILOILO INKS JOBSNEXT DEAL TO UPSKILL ILONGGO YOUTH

The Iloilo Provincial Government will work with the Philippine Business for Education (PBeD) to train and upskill Ilonggo youth for future jobs. This after Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. and PBeD Executive Director Justine Raagas signed a memorandum of understanding on the implementation of JobsNext program. JobsNext is a multi-stakeholder program aimed at addressing the skills […]

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AMID CHINA TENSION, ABANTE WANTS TIKTOK BAN IN PH

“With the rising tension between China and the Philippines, the government must take positive preemptive action to ensure that we protect our citizens from manipulation and misinformation campaigns using social media––from any foreign adversary country.” This was the rationale given by Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante for filing House Bill Number (HB) 10489, a […]

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SUPER HEALTH CENTER OPENS IN DINAGAT ISLANDS

Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the Department of Health and its partnership with the local government of San Jose, Dinagat Islands, led by Mayor Yngwie Hero Ecleo and Vice Mayor Ruben Zuniega, for the successful turnover of the town’s Super Health Center recently. The Super Health Center is […]

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ALAN CAYETANO FILES KONEKTADONG PINOY ACT

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano took a significant step in bolstering the country’s digital infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for all Filipinos after the Konektadong Pinoy Act was formally filed in the Senate as a committee report recently. Senate Bill Number 2699, submitted jointly with the Committees on Public Services and Finance, seeks to overhaul the nation’s […]

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ESCUDERO BATS FOR BETTER SENATE FACILITIES

Newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero continued his series of office visits within the Senate, underscoring his commitment to addressing the needs of Senate employees and boosting operational efficiency. Interviewed by reporters, Escudero explained that checking the facilities and ensuring they function well is part of his role as Senate President. “Itinuturing kong administrative head […]

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LEE BATS FOR ENSURED HEALTHCARE FOR DISADVANTAGED

“Wala dapat nawawalan ng kabuhayan o lalong nababaon sa hirap dahil sa pagkakasakit.” This is the purpose of pushing for a quality, affordable, accessible, and compassionate healthcare service, stressed AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee as he filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the “No Balance Billing (NBB) Policy”. No Balance Billing is a government […]

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RILLO BACKS ‘UNINTERRUPTED’ HEMODIALYSIS FOR POOR

Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo graced the signing of a memorandum of agreement between East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) and Passion Healthcare Philippines Inc. (PHPI) to collaborate with the aim of ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of hemodialysis treatment services to underprivileged patients. EAMC chief Dr. Alfonso Nuñez III and PHPI president Eric Olay signed the […]

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CUA URGES LOCAL GOV’T UNITS TO BRACE FOR LA NIÑA

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua urged all local government units to start preparing for the onset of the southwest monsoon, even as many parts of the country are still experiencing drought at the tail-end of the El Niño phenomenon. “Preparedness is key to averting disasters. Torrential rains induced by […]

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JUST COMPENSATION FOR MARAWI SIEGE VICTIMS PUSHED

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano advocated for just compensation for the victims of the 2017 Marawi Siege, expressing support for restoring their pre-war status. This statement followed a recent meeting of the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC) of the Senate, presided over by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, with key government agencies. The meeting focused on […]