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TULFO FILES RESO TO STOP ‘MORO-MORO’ POGO RAIDS

Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the lack of coordination between law enforcement, immigration officers, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and labor agencies in addressing issues related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). In a recent press conference, Tulfo raised the alarm about the raid conducted by authorities on a POGO hub named Xinchuang Network […]

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TACKLE EL NIÑO, WATER SHORTAGE IN SONA — PIMENTEL

As the country grapples with a recurring water shortage and the looming threat of El Niño, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called upon the President to prioritize long-term measures to tackle these pressing issues in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Huwag puro Maharlika Investment Fund,” Pimentel quipped. The veteran legislator emphasized […]

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PADILLA VISITS TATTOO ARTIST WHANG-OD IN KALINGA

Senator Robin Padilla visited famous Filipino tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od in Kalinga. “Isang karangalan po ang bisitahin at makasama kayo. Tutuparin po natin ang inyong mga kahilingan sa Buscalan (It is an honor to visit and be with you. We will address your wishes for Buscalan),” Padilla told her. “Isang karangalan po ang bisitahin at […]

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PADILLA HOPEFUL FOR TOURISM RECOVERY AMID FIASCO

Amid the controversy involving the Department of Tourism over an “irresponsible and erroneous” production of a tourism campaign video, Senator Robin Padilla is hopeful that Philippine tourism will recover and prosper. Padilla stressed that the essence of the DOT’s slogan “Love the Philippines” as a message of love from the Philippines and the Filipino people […]

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SENATE TO ADDS 9 BILLS IN LEDAC PRIORITY LIST

Senate President Migz Zubiri, in the recent Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council meeting, proposed to add nine bills for inclusion in the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA), on top of the 42 bills already listed in the agenda. “It was a productive meeting, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was very participative, with his questions on the […]

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BONG GO PUSHES FOR MANDATORY EVACUATION CENTERS

Senator Bong Go expressed his deep concern regarding the inadequate facilities available to accommodate calamity victims especially during times of natural disasters, including typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even fire incidents. During a recent interview after personally aiding poor residents in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Go emphasized the urgent need for the establishment of mandatory evacuation […]

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LANAO DEL NORTE SUPER HEALTH CENTER BREAKS GROUND

Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, personally attended the groundbreaking of another Super Health Center, this time in Lala, Lanao del Norte. Recognizing the urgent need to address the basic health service requirements of Filipinos, particularly those residing in underserved areas, Go cited in his speech that he remains […]

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ESCUDERO CONGRATULATES GADON ON APPOINTMENT

Senator Chiz Escudero congratulated lawyer Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon on his appointment as Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation. “I congratulate Atty. Gadon on his new role in government and wish him well,” Escudero said in a brief statement. “I look forward to engaging and working with him in the field of poverty alleviation.” “I look forward […]

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GIVE NEW DOT TOURISM SLOGAN A CHANCE – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero said the new campaign “Love the Philippines” launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) is worth giving a chance as the Marcos administration strives to attract more international tourists to help the country recover economically from the effects of the recent COVID-19 health crisis. Commenting on the new campaign slogan, which was […]

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ILOCOS SUR TOWN SOON TO HAVE SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his dedication to improving access to essential healthcare services as he conducted a site inspection for the Super Health Center in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. In his speech, Go emphasized the significance of the Super Health Center initiative. The legislator highlighted the need to bring medical services closer to the people, particularly […]