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Senator Bong Go pushed for the institutionalization of the Philippine National Games (PNG) and underscored the critical role of sports in national development. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2514 right before the Senate goes on break, Go reminded his colleagues of the constitutional basis for sports development in the Philippines. “Article […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading a measure aimed at developing the country’s defense industry and enhancing its locally produced advanced weaponry and equipment for the armed forces. Voting 20-0-0, the chamber passed Senate Bill No. 2455 (SBN 2455), also known as the “Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act”, which is designed to revitalize […]
The Senate concurred in the ratification of two resolutions that would uphold and protect the rights and welfare of Filipino migrant workers in Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea. During a recent plenary session, the Senate unanimously approved Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 790, concurring in the ratification of the agreement between the Philippines and […]
The author of the Quiapo Heritage Zone bill in the House of Representatives is hopeful the declaration of the Quiapo Church as a national shrine on January 29 will add impetus for Congress to move the bill forward. “The support of Senators Lapid and Legarda gives the Quiapo Heritage Zone bill a strong foothold in their chamber,” […]
The Department of the Interior Local Government acknowledged the various accomplishments of the Province of Samar in the Susgaranan 2023: Pagkilala han mga Landaw han Maupay nga Pangobyernohan at the Tandaya Hall, Catbalogan City. Governor Sharee Ann Tan, shared her enthusiasm. “We are deeply honored and humbled by these awards presented to us.” “We are […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team, in a concerted effort with Councilor Mikey Belmonte, extended vital support to the underserved communities in Quezon City. The endeavor is part of Go and Belmonte’s ongoing holiday outreach program, aptly named “Pamaskong Handog”. This particular initiative represents a continuation of their committed assistance efforts, which took place on December […]
Senator Robin Padilla appealed to the Department of Budget and Management to help find sources of funding for benefits for barangay health workers (BHWs), especially those in far-flung areas. Padilla lamented that while the BHWs work as “foot soldiers” to ensure Filipinos’ health, especially in far-flung areas, not all local government units could afford to […]
Senator Cynthia Villar called on the public to support our entrepreneurs and appreciate their products, passion, and innovations. “Your purchase and patronage of their products are investments in the sustainable future of our local businesses, communities, and economy,” Villar said during the 23rd World Bazaar Festival organized by Worldbex Services International in Pasay City recently. […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco thanked the Cebu Provincial government for its commitment to build at least six Tourist Rest Areas (TRAs) in Cebu Province, and its sister cities. During the inauguration of the TRA in the Municipality of Carmen, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced that construction is underway for the TRAs that will be […]
The Quezon City Government has recorded a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city, raising the red status alert in its COVID-19 early warning system. In June 2022, the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (QCESU) has devised an early warning system to monitor cases, analyze trends, and recommend necessary measures to prevent outbreak. Based on […]