In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) honored all women who were recognized during the recently concluded Awards Rites for the 2023 Outstanding Government Workers. “As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honor the invaluable contributions of the 20 female civil servants who emerged as winners of the 2023 Search for […]
Author: Paz Liu
As the country commemorated World Tuberculosis Day last Sunday, AnaKalusugan Party-list pushed for a stronger national program to combat the rising cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the country. AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes filed House Bill No. 9799 which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 10767 or the Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act. “The […]
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), in partnership with the Pangasinan provincial government, has initiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Pangasinan Link Expressway (P-LEX) at a site spanning Binalonan and Laoac towns. The project is seen to further unlock the province’s economic potential through improved accessibility and mobility. P-LEX will connect to the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged all local government units to comply with the requirement to craft a comprehensive land use plan and implement it to eliminate confusion as to which areas can be utilized. Doing so would help prevent instances similar to the ongoing Chocolate […]
The Province of Rizal’s climate action programs are set to get a boost as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) brings in eight multistakeholder collaboration projects for environmental protection and disaster resilience. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga and Rizal Governor Nina Ricci Ynares launched Project TRANSFORM (Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilience and Environmental […]
With the new law expanding the grant of cash gifts not only to centenarians but to those who turn 80, 85, 90 and 95 as well, National Unity Party (NUP) president and Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has called on local government executives to assist the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and other concerned […]
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced its collaboration with Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (Zonta) for the second consecutive year to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as part of the FedEx Cares program. FedEx donated over PHP1.9 million […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Biodiversity Management Bureau, has identified the municipality of Sta. Ana, Cagayan as one of the six project sites nationwide for the establishment of marine stations to enhance ocean science, resource management and development strategies. In her recent visit to Region 2, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a measure to conduct an inquiry into the reported proliferation of smuggled onions and other possible agricultural products being sold online that are detrimental to the livelihood of local farmers and fisherfolk, and pose a threat to the health of consumers. In his House Resolution No. 1600, […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list is pushing for a measure to boost the capital markets and raise the investment competitiveness in the country. AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes on Tuesday defended a bill which seeks to reduce taxes for stock transactions and create equality in the tax treatment of debt and stock securities. According to the lawmaker, […]