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Senator Risa Hontiveros has facilitated P11.5 million worth of allocations for families and individuals affected by the recent Mayon Volcano eruption in the Province of Albay. Dubbed as the “Mayon 360° Relief Operations,” Hontiveros hopes to cover all areas affected by the recent volcanic activity. The veteran legislator facilitated the allocation of P10M for relief […]
Senator Grace Poe persuaded the country’s public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to seize the opportunity of further honing their skills on the road by taking the “Tsuper Iskolar Program” that may now be availed online. “Similar to a vehicle’s maintenance, there needs to be a constant check on the driver’s competency and awareness on road […]
Senator Pia Cayetano urged mothers to heed the advice of medical professionals and health workers on the importance of immunizing their children against vaccine-preventable diseases. At the same time, Cayetano urged parents to ignore “fake news”, including baseless claims against immunization that are posted by dubious sources on social media. The veteran legislator is the […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri signed three enrolled bills in Washington, DC, namely the Maharlika Investment Fund Act, Estate Tax Amnesty Extension Act, and the act recognizing Baler, Aurora, as the birthplace of Philippine Surfing. Zubiri signed the enrolled bills at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, where he is conducting a working visit, and holding […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has been appointed as “Ambassador of the Woman in Organic Agriculture in Asia in the Philippines” or WOAA-Ph, IFOAM-Asia and the League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces during the 6th Organic Asia Congress hosted by Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte recently. “As Organic Agriculture Ambassador, I am determined to continue promoting […]
The “new” Senate is not taking its job lightly as it looks for solutions to address the problems facing the nation. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this amid recent criticisms that members of the current Senate are not “honorable-looking.” “Ang Senado po ngayon ay hindi nagpapatawa dahil ang minana namin na suliranin ng Bayan mula sa […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo represented the Asia Pacific Group (ASPAG) during the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland recently. Tulfo, who is honored to deliver a statement on behalf of ASPAG, relayed the group’s support for the Resolution and Conclusions of the Recurrent Discussion Committee on Labour Protection. The legislator noted that […]
Senator Pia Cayetano urged student-athletes to apply the same passion they have for sports to their academics. This was the veteran legislator’s message to over 1,000 student-athletes from four regions – Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula – at the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa Pre-Qualifying Meet in Cebu City. Cayetano, herself […]
“Kaya ba?” Kaya!” Senator Alan Peter Cayetano gave this assurance during the Independence Day episode of Sampung Libong Pag-asa – a program that started as a bill seeking to provide P10,000 in cash assistance to Filipino families but which now continues to give the amount to selected beneficiaries through private initiatives. Cayetano said while the […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo recently visited Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to personally check on the condition and see the situation of Overseas Filipino Workers in said city which is one of the most popular destinations of OFWs in Asia. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, was joined by Department of Migrant Workers […]