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While Congress is in recess, Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted an ocular inspection at the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) office and embassy shelter known as “Bahay Kalinga 2” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tulfo was welcomed by Labor Attache Antonio Mutuc Jr. along with the entire MWO staff. The legislator praised the […]
“Last mile doesn’t have to be last priority.” This was the firm declaration of Education Secretary Sonny Angara as he led a series of school visits in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). This fulfills a SONA promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision to bring quality education to remote communities. To push for PBBM’s equity […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) recently received the Afghanistan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) delegation, led by Abdul Latif Sabet, ARCS Deputy Secretary General in Operational Affairs. With him were Abdul Malik Daftani, Secretary to the ARCS Secretary General and SAF Focal Point and Trainer; Ahmad Zia Mumtaz, Document Affairs Specialist; and Zabihullah Amini, ICRC Movement […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s and his delegation for a successful bilateral meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The UAE is a significant economic and geopolitical force in the region, and this visit holds great promise for boosting trade, investment, […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warmly welcomed 24 volunteer delegates from the Korean National Red Cross Gyeonggi Chapter to officially kick off the third batch’s five-day visit to the country. The purpose of the visit that took place from October 2 to 6 is to foster international cooperation, enhance global partnership, and promote friendship and […]
The Philippine delegation, led by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa, met with Filipino personnel of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia recently. The gathering was hosted by the Task Force for Global Health, an independent non-governmental organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. “It is imperative that we check on […]
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 […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) concluded the visit of Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to the Philippines. Forbes was in the country from May 28 to June 1. She is the second woman to hold the highest position in IFRC, which oversees the operations of […]
Top international and local Red Cross leaders paid a courtesy call on newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero at the Senate Ceremonial Hall recently. Escudero warmly welcomed Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chair and former senator Richard Gordon. During […]
Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, recently conducted an inspection of the Super Health Center in Calauan, Laguna and joined the celebration of the Calauan Pinya Festival. The visit highlights his ongoing commitment to help bring public services closer to communities especially in improving access to medical services in the grassroots. […]