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VAX PROGRAM REVIEW URGED AMID PERTUSSIS UPSURGE

Amid the celebration of World Immunization Week, AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes believes the Philippines’ vaccination program needs urgent review and said he finds it “unacceptable” that the country faces outbreaks of measles and pertussis. “It is unacceptable that news of measles and pertussis outbreaks come amid our celebration of World Immunization Week. We […]

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MORE ACTION VS EL NIÑO URGED AMID CROP LOSSES

With agricultural damage due to El Niño nearly at a staggering P4 billion, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the government to bolster efforts in mitigating impacts of El Niño and prepare for the looming La Niña projected by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in June to August this year. […]

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SMC EYES DECEMBER COMPLETION FOR SLEX EXPANSION

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced that the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) expansion project is approximately 70% complete, with a target completion date set for December, just in time for the holiday season. This project is seen to further boost the economic prospects of the CALABARZON region and provide significant benefits for motorists. The expanded expressway […]

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POWER FIRMS TOLD: EXPLAIN UNPLANNED OUTAGES

Senator Chiz Escudero said that the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) must enforce stricter oversight on power generation companies (gencos) to ensure compliance with their scheduled outages. Additionally, Escudero said the gencos should be compelled to provide transparent explanations and justifications for any unplanned outages. “The DOE and ERC should […]

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PADILLA TO MEDIA: HELP PREPARE PUBLIC FOR CONFLICT

The media has a major role in helping the government prepare the public to cope with possible conflict. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this after chairing a consultative meeting on the role of media in disseminating public information during times of conflict. Padilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, also disclosed […]

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MALASAKIT TEAM AIDS MALABON TESDA STUDENTS

Senator Bong Go has dispatched his Malasakit Team to assist the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) students during the TESDA Orientation held in Malabon City recently. “As TESDA students, remember that the skills and knowledge you have acquired here will be your foundation for success in your chosen field,” Go said in a […]

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2M INT’L VISITORS IN PH FOR Q1 2024 – FRASCO

The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported. The country’s tourism receipts from January 1 to March 31, 2024, have also accounted for around P157.62 billion, which translates to an estimated 120.70 percent recovery rate from the P130.59 billion revenue gained from the same period in 2019 […]

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MMDA IS NOW PHILHEALTH KONSULTA PACKAGE PROVIDER

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) earned a distinct milestone for being recognized as the first government non-uniformed agency to be accredited as Konsulta Package Provider (KPP) in the National Capital Region, as it renewed alliance with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in promoting and advocating social health insurance. During the signing of a […]

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DA BACKS UPGRADE OF PORTS TO LOWER FOOD PRICES

The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) will require a budget of P30.1 billion to finance a four-year upgrade of over a dozen regional and subregional seaports into deep-water ports as part of the Department of Agriculture’s broader vision of transforming these facilities into agri-logistics hubs across the archipelago. Aside from deepening access channels to the […]

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11,400 RUNNERS JOIN ILOILO CITY’S RUN VS DRUGS

More than 11,400 participants joined the BIDA RISE and RUN organized by the Iloilo City Government and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently.  No less than DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos led the 5-kilometer run which started from City Hall at Plaza Libertad to Fort San Pedro, Parola, Muelle Loney, Grand Xing Hotel, […]