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NOGRALES BACKS FREE LEGAL EDUCATION BILL

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles has expressed his support for a pending bill that seeks to fund the legal education of aspiring lawyers in state universities and colleges (SUCs) in exchange for working in the government for two years after they pass the Bar exams. “A legal scholarship law would help in addressing our […]

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CSC PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE

To culminate the celebration of National Women’s Month (NWM), Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles proudly shared the Commission’s milestones in promoting gender equality in government service. Chairperson Nograles, who led CSC’s event called Piknik sa Kalikasan on 31 March 2023, said that their collective commitment strengthened the full participation of women in all […]

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GO: MILITARY PENSION REFORM ONLY FOR NEW ENTRANTS

Senator Bong Go stood firm that if finance managers intend to reform the military’s pension to avoid a financial disaster in the long run, it should only apply to new entrants or those who will join the military in the future.  “Ako naman po bilang isang senador, at vice-chairman ng Defense Committee sa Senado, rest […]

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MAKE SURE VESSELS ARE SEAWORTHY – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go recently reiterated the need to ensure the seaworthiness of sea vessels to prevent disasters such as oil spills, particularly in the case of the recent incident in Oriental Mindoro. In an ambush interview after aiding fire victims in Binondo, Manila City, Go urged that the Department of Transportation, the Maritime Industry Authority […]

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PHILHEALTH WARNS PUBLIC OF HEAT STROKE

With the onset of the dry season, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) advised the public to take necessary precautions to avoid heat stroke. “Hindi po biro ang heat stroke dahil maaari po itong magdulot ng permanent damage sa utak at iba pang vital organs tulad ng puso at kidneys, kaya iwasan po sana nating […]

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SOLON BACKS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP, RETURN SERVICE

ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes believes having a scholarship and return service program for nursing students will provide a “win-win solution” to help address the shortage of nurses in the country and boost the number of active registered nurses in the country. “This is a win-win solution. Our proposed scholarship scheme will definitely help those […]

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T.I.P. BOOSTS TECHNOCORE, NEW POLICIES UNDERWAY

Focusing on its goal to produce graduates who are ready to help solve real-world industrial problems after getting their college degrees, the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) heightened its efforts toward educating students through experiential learning.  Central to this mission is the full immersion of undergraduate students and faculty members in various research and development activities […]

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FUNDS FOR P1K MONTHLY STIPEND OF SENIORS URGED

Camarines Sur Rep. and National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is hoping the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) can ferret out  enough funds in the national budget  to be able to carry out fully  this year a 2022 amendatory law doubling to P1,000 the monthly social pension of   the country’s estimated  4 million-plus indigent senior citizens. “In […]

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BONG GO SENDS ASSISTANCE TO NUEVA ECIJA TOWNS

The Office of Senator Bong Go, in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, extended assistance to disadvantaged communities in Gapan City and Peñaranda town in Nueva Ecija. In a video message, Go reiterated his commitment to support the establishment of more Super Health Centers across the country, considering how they can significantly […]

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E-VEHICLE MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO RISE IN CLARK

Senate President Migz Zubiri attended the signing of a lease agreement between Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (EVT) and real estate developer Berthaphil, Inc., to cement EVT’s move to establish a manufacturing facility at the Clark Freeport Zone. EVT is a United States-based transportation industry provider, specializing in all-electric vehicles for commercial and industrial use. Headed by […]