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For 2022 and beyond, development projects being advocated by lawmakers should undergo at least proper planning and consultation with the proper local authorities as well as implementing agencies. Senator Panfilo Lacson aired this hope as he said the country cannot afford to continue wasting hundreds of billions of pesos in unutilized funds in the budget […]
In his last full year as a lawmaker, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has continued to serve the interests of Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, and the agriculture sector through his legislative work amid the challenges and difficulties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the height of the price increase of basic commodities in January, Pangilinan immediately called on […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the approval by President Rodrigo Duterte of a cash incentive to qualified government employees and uniformed personnel in recognition of their hard work and contributions to the country. The President issued Administrative Order No. 45 on December 24, 2021. The Order authorizes the granting of a Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) amounting […]
Due to their exemplary performances and contributions to improve the quality of life of Filipinos, especially those from the countryside, former Senate President Manny Villar and Senator Cynthia Villar led the awarding of 16 cooperatives nationwide during the virtual and face-to-face ceremony recently. The acknowledgement by the Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan lauded shipping lines and associations volunteering to ferry relief items from port to port for free. “The shipping lines only request that cargoes should be properly and safely packed and with clear identification and contact details of the recipients,” Pangilinan said in a radio interview. The ports covered are Bacolod, Cagayan de […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is confident that Cebuanos will bounce back from the devastation of Super Typhoon Odette, as he called on national agencies, civic organizations, and the private sector to help the province. Pangilinan said that he received a word from a close friend who told him that the province faced similar devastations in the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan appeals for fuel supply as well as power, telecommunications, and banking services restored in this typhoon-ravaged city. Pangilinan spoke with Rodolfo Leal Jr., a representative of the Department of Energy, and discussed calls to freeze the price of kerosene as this is the only way for residents to have electricity as power […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expresses his gratitude to foreign governments and international aid agencies for their timely outpouring of assistance for victims of Super Typhoon Odette. “We thank our neighbors once again for being one with the Filipino in this time of great need. We are deeply humbled and thankful. Maraming salamat po,” said Pangilinan, who […]
As damage to property and number of casualties continued to climb days after Typhoon Odette struck Visayas and Mindanao, Senator Win Gatchalian flew to the calamity-stricken areas to extend assistance and to personally assess the situation in the devastated areas. “Sa tindi at lawak ng pinsalang iniwan ng bagyong Odette, kailangang pagtulungan natin ang pagbibigay […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan lauded the swift post-Odette actions of volunteers and government workers as he seeks the immediate restoration of electricity in affected areas to ensure that the vaccines there remain in pristine condition for usage. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa mabilis na pag-responde ng ating mga volunteers at kawani ng gobyerno upang dalhin ang tulong mula […]