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GO AFTER VEGETABLE SMUGGLERS – PANGILINAN

Vice presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the government should be able to show that it can crack the whip on smugglers amid the unabated entry of imported vegetables that is killing the livelihood of Filipino farmers. “Hindi sapat na kunin ang mga nasabat. Hinahamon natin ang pamahalaan na magsampa ng kaso ng economic sabotage, […]

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PANGILINAN VOWS LONG-TERM REHAB FOR BOAC RIVER

Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan assured the people of Marinduque that the Team Robredo-Pangilinan (Tropa) will look for a lasting solution to rehabilitate the Boac River system should it emerge victorious in the May 9 polls. “Kausap namin ang mga bishops at hahanapan natin ng solusyon ang pag-aayos ng problema ng Marinduque river or the […]

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KEEP NEGROS ORIENTAL BIRD FLU-FREE – PANGILINAN

Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan said he supports the proposal of the Negros Oriental provincial government to ban the entry of poultry and related products from Luzon to prevent the avian influenza spread in the province. In an interview with a local radio station, Pangilinan said measures to prevent the entry of avian influenza, also […]

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PANGILINAN: CHURCH MUST MAKE A STAND VS FAKE NEWS

Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan told members of the clergy in San Narciso, Zambales that the Church plays an important role in debunking disinformation and false narratives that are handed down as truth to people. “Nakakalungkot na ang iba nating mga kababayan ay hindi na nagkakaroon ng discernment of what is truth based on evidence […]

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PLAN TO HAVE MORE ‘LAST MILE’ CLASSROOMS LAUDED

The Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment  (PEACE) Party-list hailed the Department of Education’s plan to construct close to 600 classrooms in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) in the country. “Access to schools remains a problem for many children living in GIDA, so this news that the DepEd continues to try to fill the […]

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BULACAN GOV’T EXECS BACK GORDON’S REELECTION BID

Senator Dick Gordon thanked the province of Bulacan for showering their support in his reelection bid for the upcoming May 9 general elections. Gordon, who is running for his second and final consecutive term in the Upper House, vowed to uphold the interests of Central Luzon, as he hails from nearby Zambales. “We thank many […]

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GORDON NAMED ADOPTED SON OF CATANDUANES

Senator Dick Gordon thanked the province of Catanduanes for anointing him as an adopted son. Gordon was recognized by the Catanduanes provincial government in his efforts to help its residents recover from various calamities. “We are merely doing our job to improve the lives of uplifting the dignity of the most vulnerable.” “We are thankful […]

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FILA, STARBUCKS PARTNER FOR A LIMITED-EDITION LINE

Two classic and iconic brands are partnering to give back to their customers who have remained loyal despite the challenges of the pandemic in the past two years. For a limited run, FILA and Starbucks will give free fashionable and functional items inspired by their iconic hues and logos. The results represent FILA’s red, blue […]

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NOGRALES TO NEW LAWYERS: ‘SERVE THE PEOPLE’

With the Bar examination results released on Tuesday, April 12th, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles urged new lawyers to “offer your time and selves to the people.” “First of all, warmest congratulations to all our new panyeros and panyeras. Habang mainit-init pa, hihikayatin ko na kayo na sana’y maging bukas kayong paglingkuran ang ating […]

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AMEND RICE TARIFFICATION LAW — PANGILINAN

Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan agreed to the call of a local farmers’ group in Baler, Aurora to amend the Rice Tariffication Law for farmers to recover from revenue losses. “Kinakailangang reviewhin itong Rice Tariffication measure at mabigyan ng amendments kasama na doon ang powers of regulatory function of NFA para mabantayan din iyong merkado,” […]