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The pandemic has caught everybody unprepared, and this is an understatement. Truth be told, nobody can ever prepare for a global health crisis of this unexpected magnitude. Previous warnings were mostly dismissed or ignored as doomsday scenarios, and were rarely taken seriously enough by the powers that be. So, here we are now, living in […]
The House leadership has assured tourism business leaders this week of the chamber’s unequivocal support for this once booming industry, as the chamber has set aside a considerable part of its just-approved bill on the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 for the recovery of this sector that is one of the […]
Leaders of political parties and party-list organizations in the House of Representatives have signed a manifesto reaffirming their support to the government’s response efforts to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The House leaders also guaranteed the immediate passage of the proposed Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, which has been approved on second reading […]
Some senators have expressed support for the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to extend the enforcement of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other high-risk areas in the country until May 15. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the ECQ extension in high-risk areas buys the government time to boost its testing capabilities to […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has reiterated the call of state universities and colleges (SUCs) who have issued separate appeals for the public to provide them with necessary raw materials and other forms of support to manufacture equipment needed by frontline healthcare workers treating patients affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Villanueva cited the various efforts of […]
House members urged everyone to support and enjoy the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games by cheering for the country’s athletes and documenting their efforts and sacrifices instead of dwelling on the criticisms against its preparations.Rep. Eric Martinez (2nd District, Valenzuela City) and Rep. Jericho Jonas Nograles (Party-list, PBA), chairman and vice chairman of the Committee […]
With the 2019 Southeast Asian Games nearing its opening, Senator Bong Go rallied Filipinos to fully support Team Philippines as he assured Filipino athletes of full government support during his visit to fire victims in Mandaue City in Cebu recently. “Ako naman, ito ang panahon hindi para magturuan at magsisihan. Kailangan ng mga atleta natin […]
Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go urged the so-called narco-politicians to either clean up their act or submit evidence to clear their names. “Para po sa mga nabanggit na opisyales, mas makabubuti kung kusang-loob kayong makipagtulungan sa mga awtoridad,” Go said. “Kung iginigiit naman ninyong wala kayo talagang kinalaman sa illegal na […]
An umbrella organization promoting the interest of senior citizens has endorsed the reelection bid of Senator Sonny Angara, whom it describes as a “true champion” in the Senate of the rights and welfare of the Filipino elderly. In a statement of support, the Coalition of Services of the Elderly Inc. (COSE) said that for many […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has stressed the urgent need for government to do so much more to improve the country’s aquaculture sector and boost the production and income of fresh water fish farmers. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, noted that the volume of total fisheries production went down to around 1 […]