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Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to education by announcing that all college students in her home province of Antique will have the opportunity to receive P10,000 educational assistance through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Educational Assistance Program. “Ang ating kabataan ay may karapatang mangarap at makamit ang mas magandang kinabukasan. Sa […]
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino took time off his busy campaign schedule to stand as godfather to the mass wedding of 634 couples last Valentine’s Day. Addressing hundreds of newlyweds during the ceremonies held at the Dasmariñas Sports Arena, Tolentino shared what he believes is the key to happy and long-lasting relationships. “Love is the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the passage of a bill that renames the existing Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) as the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines (NAAP), which will also be declared the national professional institution for aviation. Gatchalian stressed the need to promote aviation safety and security following recent air crash incidents […]
The GMA public service program ‘Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda’ (CIA with BA) is once again recognized as one of the top public affairs shows in the country, earning nominations for Best Public Affairs Program and Best Public Affairs Program Hosts at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television. First aired in February 2023, […]
Senator Joel Villanueva emphasized the importance of bringing medical services closer to the people during the Tesdaman Medical Caravan held in the towns of Norzagaray and Angat, Bulacan recently. The initiative, in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), aims to improve healthcare access for those in dire need of medical services. It underscores Villanueva’s […]
Ensuring swift and efficient disaster response is crucial in a country prone to natural calamities. Senator Joel Villanueva reaffirmed this commitment by leading the turnover of 15 mobile kitchens, 2 mobile water tankers, and 2 mobile water treatment units to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in a ceremony at the DSWD National […]
Senator Loren Legarda firmly stated her opposition to potential mining activities in Antique as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Visayas (MGB-6) considers declaring the four upland towns of Patnongon, San Remigio, Valderrama, and Sibalom as mineral reservations. The United Nations Environment Programme Laureate emphasized that such activities threaten Antique’s rich cultural heritage, sustainable […]
Senator Grace Poe hailed the Senate approval of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), stressing its importance in paving the path to bring all Filipinos online and transform the country into a connected, globally competitive economy. The final consolidated measure included Poe’s Senate Bill No. 864, which was filed as early as July 2022, to […]
Describing it as a step backward for efficient mobility and road safety, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has criticized the government’s plan to remove the EDSA Bus Lane. Pangilinan said the Metro Manila Development Authority’s intention to phase out the EDSA Bus Lane is detrimental for commuters who enjoy daily faster travel time and safer commutes […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s approval of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, on its third and final reading, marking a historic milestone in recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “For decades, our Barangay Health Workers have been the silent guardians of our communities, […]