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Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing into law of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act or Republic Act No. 11995. This landmark legislation, principally authored and sponsored by Legarda, marks a significant stride in integrating environmental sustainability into the country’s economic framework. The veteran legislator, renowned for her dedication to environmental […]
Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the Department of Health and its partnership with the local government of San Jose, Dinagat Islands, led by Mayor Yngwie Hero Ecleo and Vice Mayor Ruben Zuniega, for the successful turnover of the town’s Super Health Center recently. The Super Health Center is […]
The hardships being suffered by Filipino farmers and consumers due to cartel, holding, profiteering and other corrupt practices will soon be stopped as the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act is closer to becoming a law. Before the 2nd Regular Session of the 19th Congress adjourned, the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Anti […]
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the approval and ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee Report for the New Government Procurement Act that is geared towards addressing tedious procedures in public procurement and ensuring a ‘fit-for-purpose’ in the adoption of procurement modalities in the country. The New Government Procurement Act is proof of the government’s comprehensive and […]
With a solemn Holy Mass and gift-giving, family and friends remembered film icon Susan Roces on the second year of her death. Senator Grace Poe, daughter Nika, and some relatives from the Sonora clan attended an early morning mass at the Sanctuario De San Jose in San Juan City before proceeding to the family mausoleum […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the government is promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient supply and affordably-priced food for future generations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, Tiu Laurel underscored the role of agriculture stakeholders in economic development, job creation and in ensuring stable food supply and prices. […]
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya paid a courtesy visit in the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo recently. During the visit, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, asked about the current condition of OFWs in Japan which has reached to approximately 230,000 in number – most of them being high-skilled experts […]
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the inscription of the Hinilawod epic series to the UNESCO Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) Registry. “We are pleased to welcome the inclusion of the analog recordings of the Hinilawod epic series into the Memory of the World Regional Register. These recordings are a testament […]
Senator Grace Poe underscored that public-private partnership (PPP) is the viable option to develop Philippine airports and make them attractive to tourists. “Ang aviation sector natin ay parang isang eroplanong hindi maka-take off dahil sa delays, cancellations, at kung ano-ano pang aberya. Handa na ang mga pasahero, naisakay na ang mga bagahe, pero ang piloto, […]
Senator Grace Poe said barangays should be equipped with animal welfare programs to allow them to act effectively against cruelty incidents. “An important question to ask is whether we have sufficient animal welfare programs in place and whether our communities—especially in rural areas—have adequate access to quality veterinary healthcare services,” Poe said “As first responders […]