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The aid extended by the Philippines to Afghan refugees – allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to go to the Philippines while their US Special Immigrant Visas are being processed – is proof of the compassionate and humane nature of Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this in his recent manifestation before the Senate plenary […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has undertaken various maintenance activities along roads leading to the airport, hotels, and venues of the upcoming FIBA World Cup (FIBAWC) 2023. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan, said that as early as July, DPWH District Engineering Offices […]
Addressing the nation, particularly the government agencies involved in the preparation and management of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Senator Bong Go called on Filipinos to uphold the bayanihan spirit amid issues facing the country’s hosting of the sporting event. “Maraming gustong pumalakpak, nakakalungkot sa panahong ito na ilang kababayan natin na pumapalakpak sa […]
Senator Bong Go delivered a privilege speech during the Senate’s regular session urging organizers of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games to “wake up” instead of apologizing for the logistical inefficiencies in the country’s hosting of the sporting event which reportedly inconvenienced athletes from Cambodia, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Thailand, and the country’s women’s football team. “Hindi apology […]
Senator Sonny Angara called for unity among Filipinos and a cease from debating on the controversies surrounding the country’s hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). Angara said the nation must pour its attention into showing it’s its Southeast Asian neighbors, the world-famous Filipino hospitality. The veteran legislator also warned that the raging […]
Senator Bong Go called for unity among the organizers of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, which the Philippines will host on November 30 to December 11, 2019. “Let us go for gold.” “One team, one goal,” Go cheered the organizers and members of the Philippine contingent in the meeting. “Let us go for gold.” The […]