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PADILLA TO TOURISTS: VISIT CEBU’S CAMOTES ISLAND

Senator Robin Padilla is encouraging tourists to visit Cebu’s Camotes Island, after visiting it recently upon the invitation of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia. Padilla took part in the activities of “Suroy Suroy Sugbo” in Camotes Island, the second phase of the provincial government’s tourism flagship program. “Ito po ay ang ikalawang yugto na bahagi ng […]

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BONG GO: CREATE DISASTER RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT

Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the passage of Senate Bill No. 188, or his proposed Disaster Resilience Bill. The proposed legislation aims to create the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), a specialized department that would be solely responsible for managing the country’s disaster response and mitigation efforts. Go highlighted that if the bill […]

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GO LAUDS ZAMBO DEL NORTE MULTIPURPOSE BLDG OPENING

In celebration of its 44th Founding Anniversary, Senator Bong Go congratulated the local government of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte for the successful inauguration of its multipurpose building. Go, who supported the funding of the said structure in his capacity as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, expressed his confidence that residents of […]

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GO WANTS MENTAL HEALTH OFFICES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Senator Bong Go, the chair of the Senate Committee on Health, renewed his push for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1786, which seeks to mandate public higher education institutions (HEIs) to establish Mental Health Offices in their respective campuses. Go emphasized the importance of mental health in addressing mental health disorders, which are often […]

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LEGARDA WARNS OF HEAT STROKE DURING DRY SEASON

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has warned the public of heat stroke as extreme heat is expected to occur in the coming months since the country entered the dry season, and expressed serious concern over incidents linked to the rising heat index. It was reported recently that up to 120 students were taken to […]

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DON’T LET CONSUMERS SHOULDER PORT FEES – POE

Senator Grace Poe urged concerned government agencies to ensure that consumers do not bear the costs of fees and charges imposed on shipping lines for the use of the country’s ports. Poe issued the call as the Senate committee on public services which she leads conducted a public hearing on Senate Resolution No. 484 on […]

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SENATE GETS HIGHEST SATISFACTION RATING – ZUBIRI

Senate President Migz Zubiri expressed elation and gratitude over the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results showing that the Senate has received the highest net satisfaction rating among top government institutions at +68, which is also the highest Senate rating in SWS history since 1988. “It heartens me to know that our people continue […]

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TULFO WANTS RUDE GOV’T WORKERS PROBED

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the arrogant and snobbish government workers who are creating an atmosphere of fear and mistrust in public institutions, agencies and offices. Tulfo filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 554 with an aim to craft and promote the “Anti-Taray” Bill that will impose tougher penalties on government […]

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PADILLA SENDS AID TO BASILAN FERRY FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Robin Padilla sent aid to some of those who were affected by the tragic fire that swept through the MV Lady Mary Joy 3 off Basilan. Padilla’s brother Rommel went to Zamboanga where some of the injured were brought. Rommel, with help from Zamboanga-based volunteers, extended financial aid to the injured. The legislator expressed […]

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KEEP NURSES IN PH WITH BETTER PAY, SAYS ZUBIRI

Following President Bongbong Marcos’s order for the Commission on Higher Education to address the mass exodus of Filipino nurses to explore employment opportunities abroad, Senate President Migz Zubiri has doubled down on his stance that Filipino workers, nurses included, are leaving the country due to insufficient wages. “Small private hospitals here pay nurses as low […]