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BONG GO FILES BILL AMENDING NAT’L BUILDING CODE

In an effort to promote resilience to natural disasters and man-made calamities, Senator Bong Go expressed the need to provide more effective regulation of planning, design, construction, occupancy, and maintenance of all public and private buildings and structures in the country as he pushed for his proposed Philippine Building Act of 2022. In an interview […]

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CSC TO GOV’T AGENCIES: USE PTF ON UNIFORMS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) enjoined all government agencies to use the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) for employee uniform as a way to instill patriotism and nationalism among public officials and employees. “We encourage all government agencies to promote the use of local fabrics and textiles by using them as base materials in the uniforms […]

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ZUBIRI SLAMS CHINA’S USE OF LASER IN WPS

Senate President Migz Zubiri denounced the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), after the Philippine Coast Guard revealed that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel aimed a military-grade laser on a PCG vessel near the Ayungin Shoal. “We stand completely behind our Coast Guard and we protest vigorously against the […]

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4 CAMSUR SOLONS PUSH FOR TAX ON GUN OWNERSHIP

Amid the proliferation of an estimated 700,000 to 1.7 million loose firearms in the country, a group of Camarines Sur legislators led by National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has proposed a novel approach to reduce gun possession and promote responsible ownership by making these weapons more expensive for citizens who are not in […]

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BOOST MECHANISM VS SCHOOL BULLYING — PADILLA

It is high time to strengthen the mechanisms against bullying in schools, especially when such bullying involves children of wealthy or powerful individuals, Robin Padilla said. Padilla said the current mechanism that provides for a confrontation between the victim and the bully may not be effective, as the bully may harass the victim in retaliation […]

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NOGRALES: BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR PINOYS SOON

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles said that Filipino workers can soon enjoy a better working environment with the recent passage by the House of Representatives on third and final reading of various bills promoting their welfare. “Nagagalak tayo na naipasa na ang mga panukalang batas na dininig ng ating komite na layuning isulong ang […]

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GIVE AGRI PRIORITY WITH OR WITHOUT RCEP – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero has underscored the need for government to expedite the provision of much needed help in the agricultural sector to make it truly resilient and competitive internationally “with or without” the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement. “Matagal ko nang panawagan sa pamahalaan na bigyan ng tunay na prioridad ang sektor […]

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PIMENTEL OK WITH PBBM’S STAND ON ECONOMIC CHA-CHA

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III said he agrees with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s statement that foreign investments can still trickle in without amending the Constitution but stressed the future need to revisit its political provisions to improve the country’s system of governance. “The President is correct to say that there are better things that […]

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UP PRESIDENT FORMS STUDENT HOUSING TASK FORCE

Following the death of University of the Philippines (UP) student Leki Aquilino in a fire in Barangay Krus na Ligas in Quezon City, UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez has formed a task force to address student housing concerns in UP’s different campuses.  In a statement posted in the UP website, the UP Media and Public […]

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TALISAY CITY BREAKS GROUND ON SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go, known for his firm commitment to providing better healthcare services to the Filipino people, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new Super Health Center in Barangay Lagtang in Talisay City, Cebu. Go expressed enthusiasm for the establishment of the new health facility, emphasizing that the center will provide much-needed […]