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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 […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros inspected a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) firm in Bamban, Tarlac, after it was raided for human trafficking and serious illegal detention cases. Hontiveros was then informed by the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) that six Chinese fugitives were found on the premises of Zun Yuan Technology, Inc., all of whom were […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has expressed his condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of former Senator and freedom fighter Rene Saguisag, who passed away on April 24. In a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Escudero described Saguisag as a patriot, nationalist and an honest public servant. “My sincere condolences and prayers […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has cited urban agriculture and home gardening as the answers to the country’s ballooning population and the increasing food demand and consumption. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Agriculture and Food committee, said she has been practicing urban agriculture and home gardening in her home city in Las Piñas. The veteran legislator has […]
Senator Cynthia Villar called on the youth to be protectors of the environment, especially the country’s protected areas like the Las Piñas Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP). Villar also lauded as “Wetland Heroes” those who joined their Facebook Reel-making contest on LPPWP. “You are all winners to me because by making your videos and promoting this […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, in collaboration with the Office of Congressman Antonio Legarda, once again hosted the Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) candidates in her home province, Antique. Twenty-Nine (29) beautiful Filipinas visited the province from April 20 to 21, as Antique continues to be one of MPE’s environmental partners under this year’s theme, […]
Senator Cynthia Villar renewed her commitment to preserve the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) and prevent its defacement, exploitation and destruction and any encroachment on it. “This wetland park is very dear to me. Not only did I help build the facilities you find here, but I also vigorously pushed for the declaration of this […]
Since a big percentage of our fish production comes from the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senator Cynthia Villar cited the need for a “balikatan” to protect it. Amid the challenges in the country’s fishing sector, Villar assured Filipino fishermen of their continuing efforts to prioritize them. “As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, I […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the visionary and principal advocate of the Philippine representation in the Venice Biennale, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s participation of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale de Venezia. “I am proud that we are now still actively participating in the oldest and […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the role of Filipino youth in the continued development, preservation, and promotion of local cuisine. Addressing attendees during the opening of the celebration of Filipino Food Month in Mabalacat, Pampanga recently Legarda said, “I do believe that it will be youth and the children who need to go […]