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PADILLA BATS FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM OF WORKERS

Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation’s progress. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he pointed out that following the teachings of one’s faith will lead to true service and good governance. “While the 1987 Constitution decrees the separation of Church and State, there can be no true sense of public […]

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TULFO WANTS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD FORMED

Senator Raffy Tulfo proposes for the creation of an independent transportation safety board that will ensure strict monitoring and implementation of the regular maintenance of aircraft in general aviation to avoid life-threatening accidents. Tulfo said the high number of airplane crashes that claimed many lives in just a span of four years is unacceptable, citing […]

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UP TO LEAD WAY IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN OTHER SUCs, SAYS JIMENEZ

Speaking to the graduating class of University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez on Sunday announced that UP would lead efforts to democratize access to quality tertiary education by helping improve the quality of education in other SUCs. In his commencement address, Jimenez pointed out that “as the national university, we […]

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MALASAKIT CENTERS SERVE MORE THAN 212K PATIENTS

Senator Bong Go took note of the successful implementation of the medical assistance program overseen by the Malasakit Center located in Davao City’s Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which has served more than 212,000 patients from 2019 to mid-2023. After aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and […]

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TULFO WANTS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RIZAL BOAT TRAGEDY

Senator Raffy Tulfo demanded accountability for the reported death of 27 passengers of Motorbanca Princess Aya that capsized off Binangonan, Rizal on Thursday, July 27. It was reported that Princess Aya’s maximum capacity is only 30 passengers but it was allowed to sail with about 70 passengers on board without enough life vests, in addition […]

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PIMENTEL, WIFE MOURN DEATH OF SHEIKH SAEED

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III and his wife Kathryna Yu-Pimentel expressed profound sorrow and extend their heartfelt condolences to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the entire Al Nahyan family on the untimely passing of his esteemed brother, Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Representative of the Abu […]

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TULFO WANTS UNIVERSITY OF MANILA EXECS PROBED

Senator Raffy Tulfo deplored the irregularities relating to the decision of the University of Manila (UM) to not allow all the 140 civil engineering students to graduate after the school’s premature collection of graduation fee supposedly due to failing grades. The graduating civil engineering students of UM who first complained on “Wanted sa Radyo” against […]

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TULFO LAUDS SONA FOCUS ON OFWS, ENERGY SITUATION

Senator Raffy Tulfo commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) where he discussed, among others, the plight of OFWs and seafarers, as well as the country’s energy situation. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy and Committee on Migrant Workers, said he is satisfied with the President’s […]

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2023 LAS PIÑAS WATERLILY FESTIVAL WINNERS LAUDED

This year’s celebration of the Las Piñas Waterlily Festival reinforced the commitment of Las Piñas residents to value and protect the environment. Senator Cynthia Villar, who started the festival in 2005, said the yearly event is not only a celebration or a venue for the city’s most talented performers but also a recognition of the […]

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USE OF HPV VACCINES TO FIGHT CERVICAL CANCER URGED

AnaKalusugan Partylist is pushing for better access to human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines to help eliminate cervical cancer in the country. “We need to include HPV vaccines in our list of priorities as we continue to expand our Universal Health Care coverage. Vaccines combined with regular screening, are considered the most effective way for women […]