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PHILRECA Party-list Rep. Presley De Jesus has denied allegations of receiving political contributions from electric cooperatives (ECs) for its campaign during the 2019 elections. In a statement, PHILRECA Party-list Rep. Presley De Jesus categorically denied the allegations hurled against the party-list by Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chairman Greco Belgica. PHILRECA party-list, however, assured that it […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles recognized the efforts of the local government of Caramoan in Camarines Sur towards mitigating incidences of stunted growth among its child population during the ceremonial launch of the ‘Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program’ on Wednesday by the Task Force Zero Hunger and National Nutrition Council.“I am thrilled by this accomplishment because […]
Extra funds may now be accessed to help hog raisers recover from the African swine fever (ASF), Senator Kiko Pangilinan said as he welcomes the declaration of a nationwide State of Calamity. “Matagal natin isinusulong ang hiling ng industriya at mabuti naman na sa wakas ay may deklarasyon na. Malaking tulong ang dagdag na pondo […]
The creation of a Department of Overseas Filipinos (DOFIL) that merges the functions and mandates of various offices and bureaus that address the concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and Filipinos abroad is a top priority of President Rodrigo Duterte. This was stressed by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles at a joint hearing of the Senate […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) clarified today that it is not meddling with the decision of the National Electrification Association (NEA) in its endorsement of PCOO Asec. Marie Rafael as the General Manager (GM) of the Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BENECO). We take umbrage on Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque’s comment that electric […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led officials from the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the beneficiary LGU in turning over 600 additional housing units in Ajuy, Iloilo last May 7, 2021 as part of the Duterte administration’s promise to finish all its housing commitments to victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Since assuming the chairmanship of the Inter-Agency […]
Senator Grace Poe urged newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Guillermo Eleazar to include in his “first mission orders” the PNP’s compliance with the Supreme Court order for police officers to wear body cameras when serving arrest and search warrants. Poe explained she is confident that the new PNP Chief will most likely take […]
Deputy Speaker and Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante Jr., has expressed his full support for efforts to cleanse the Philippine National Police (PNP) of corrupt elements, and on Monday said that he welcomed the statements of newly-appointed PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, who said that he would not hesitate to remove what the top […]
As employees in a work-from-home (WFH) and hybrid work arrangement are likely to be in it for the long haul, Senator Win Gatchalian said it comes with a lot of costs that workers are now facing such as lack of logistical assistance, internet and utility expenses and their mental wellbeing. A recent survey by Microsoft […]
With digital transactions fast becoming the new norm as the country starts to recover from the pandemic-driven economic recession, Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has called for the swift congressional approval of a House-approved measure that aims to provide last-mile financial connectivity in unbanked communities nationwide through electronic means. Villafuerte said the swift congressional passage of House Bill […]