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The city government should exert extra efforts to cater to the needs of the elderly, former Davao City lawmaker Karlo Nograles said on Thursday, “as a city should be able to take care of its most vulnerable sectors.” Speaking to senior citizens in a community outreach activity, Nograles said that “a government is only as […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is prepared to assist local businesses impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine through joint efforts with the private sector and various stakeholders. In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for all government offices to take a proactive approach in addressing the impacts of Typhoon Kristine, DTI Secretary Cristina […]
Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino called on the private sector to help government’s efforts to clear the way for trucks loaded with relief goods along Maharlika Highway in San Fernando town, Camarines Sur, which has been clogged by stranded vehicles stalled by deep flooding. Tolentino said that the private sector’s help is very welcome […]
Senator Bong Go, the main proponent of the Malasakit Centers program, proudly highlighted that nearly 12 million Filipinos have benefited from the program since its inception. Official data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveals that a total of 11,828,630 patients have been served through Malasakit Centers from 2019 to May 2024. Malasakit Centers bring […]
A revolutionary and transformative new social amelioration program was launched in the grandest manner possible by distributing a total of P5.28 billion in financial aid in just two days to 1.32 million Filipino parents of senior high school students to defray the costs of education and help them achieve their education goals. Speaker Martin Romualdez, […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conferred an award to the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), headed by Secretary General and CEO Benjamin William, in recognition of the assistance they provided to the PRC during the Covid-19 pandemic. The award was given during the SRC delegation’s courtesy visit to PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon and Secretary […]
A year after the enactment of Republic Act No. 11953 or the “New Agrarian Emancipation Act” which frees 610,054 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) from debt, including interests, penalties, and surcharges incurred, the law’s principal author, Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee, highlighted how the legislation drastically changed the lives of the beneficiaries. Ahead of the third […]
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, […]
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 […]
Executives of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila met with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently at the DOT Central Office to discuss matters concerning the impending closure of the iconic property. Frasco expressed that the DOT is deeply saddened by the impending cessation of operations of Sofitel Philippine Plaza. However, the DOT […]