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SENATE URGES PAGCOR TO SUSPEND E-SABONG OPERATIONS

The Senate has formally filed a resolution urging the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to suspend the operation of the popular “E-sabong” or online cockfights until the cases of the 31 missing cockfight aficionados are resolved. Proposed Resolution No. 996, which expresses the sense of the Senate to strongly urge the PAGCOR to suspend […]

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NCR ALERT LEVEL 1 TO ALLOW MORE IN-PERSON CLASSES

Placing the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 1 would pave the way for more schools participating in limited face-to-face classes, Senator Win Gatchalian said. Gatchalian continues to push for the safe resumption of in-person learning, noting that the lack of face-to-face classes would cause what economic managers called education and economic scarring. Estimates […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES ‘GALAW PILIPINAS’ – BRIONES

To promote an active lifestyle among Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Galaw Pilipinas, the Department’s National Calisthenics Exercise Program that will be part of the daily exercise routine in schools and community learning centers. Galaw Pilipinas is a four-minute calisthenics routine that shall contribute to the 60 minutes of moderate to […]

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USE SAGIP SAKA ACT TO AID FARMERS – PANGILINAN

Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged local officials in Cebu to make use of the benefits of the Sagip Saka Act in order to help local farmers and fisherfolk raise their incomes. In various radio interviews in the province, the brain behind the aforementioned law enumerated the benefits local government units can have if this […]

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AMENDED GUIDELINES FOR ALERT LEVEL 1 GETS IATF OK

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Sunday, February 27, 2022, approved the amendments to the Guidelines on the Nationwide Implementation of Alert Level System for COVID-19 Response. Below are some of the protocols to be observed under Alert Level 1: Well-fitted face masks shall be worn properly at all times, whether outdoors or in indoor […]

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MORE TEACHING ASSISTANTS NEEDED – DE LIMA

Opposition Senator Leila de Lima underscored the need to hire more teaching assistants to assist Filipino teachers with other administrative tasks and ensure that they can provide quality education to their students. In a message conveyed on her behalf by her Chief Legislative Officer, Atty. Abel Maglanque, during the recent “Teachers for Leni” online event, […]

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GIVE TRANSPORT SECTOR FUEL SUBSIDY – NANCY BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay urged the Department of Budget and Management to immediately release funds for the provision of fuel subsidies to the public transport sector. This, as public utility drivers are feeling the heat with a steady rise in oil prices for the seventh week in a row now. “Umaaray na po ang ating mga […]

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IMPROVE EDUCATION WITH INTERNET ACCESS – DE LIMA

To help strengthen the education sector, Senator Leila de Lima underscored the need to improve teachers’ and students’ access to, and use of modern technology, including the internet. De Lima, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, said proper use of technology can help support the learning of the growing […]

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SIM CARD LAW TO END ‘DUGO-DUGO’ SCAM – GATCHALIAN

Mandating the registration of subscriber identification module (SIM) cards would mark the end of an era to the “dugo-dugo” or “budol-budol” scam, said Senator Win Gatchalian. “Matutuldukan na sa wakas at maagap nang malulutas ng mga awtoridad ang mga kriminal sa likod ng ganitong klaseng modus kapag naging batas na ang SIM card registration,” said […]

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USE FOOD TO ATTRACT BORACAY TOURISTS – PANGILINAN

Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan said affordable and quality food will entice more tourists to visit Boracay Island and help sustain businesses and livelihood of the people. Pangilinan said this is possible if the government will bolster support to farmers and fishers to improve their catch and production. “Mahalaga ang isda, pagkain lalo na […]