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NURSES SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FAIRLY – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon strongly supports the Supreme Court’s decision to endorse Section 32 of Republic Act 9173 or The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 that states that the minimum base pay for nurses working in government hospitals and health institutions should start at salary grade 15 or at P31,545 per month. Gordon has been emphasizing […]

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ALBAYALDE DID THE RIGHT THING – GO

Senator Bong Go distributed cash assistance and grocery packs to the victims of a fire that occurred in Leo Street, Barangay 569, Zone 56, Sampaloc, Manila. Go brought with him representatives of concerned government agencies to provide additional assistance to the 41 affected families, which comprise of 164 individuals, 15 of whom were injured in […]

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WVSU CONFERS HONORARY DOCTORATE ON NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Western Visayas State University (WVSU) after the Malacanang official attended the inauguration of the school’s rehabilitated cultural center. WVSU’s Board, led by University President Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. awarded the title “Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa” on the Cabinet Secretary. “Free […]

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TRANSFER MANAGEMENT OF ALL JAIL FACILITIES TO BJMP – DELA ROSA

Senator Bato Dela Rosa is pushing for the transfer of control and supervision over provincial and sub-provincial jails to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in a bid to improve the existing penal system in the country and ensure the adequate and efficient protection of inmates. In his Senate Bill No. 1100, Dela […]

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TWIN VICTORIES GLORIOUS MOMENTS FOR PH SPORTS — NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles called the twin victories of two Filipino athletes in world events over the weekend, historic and glorious moments for Philippine sports. On Sunday, Nesthy Petecio won the 2019 Aiba Women’s World Boxing Championships in Russia, while on Saturday, Carlos Yulo became the First Filipino gymnast to win a world championship medal […]

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PENALIZE UNAUTHORIZED DRONE OWNERSHIP, OPERATION – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III is seeking to penalize private individuals who are not authorized to own and operate drones either for recreational purposes or for commercial use. Pimentel said that over the last two decades, drones are used for photography, to increase crop production, in commercial use and to conduct surveillance and law enforcement operations. […]

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GREENBELTS TO LESSEN IMPACT OF STORMS ON COASTAL AREAS – BINAY

With the protection of coastal communities in mind, Senator Nancy Binay is pushing for the creation of buffer zones along vulnerable shorelines. Binay has filed Senate Bill No. 1082 or an “Act Establishing the National Coastal Greenbelt Action Plan” to reduce the impacts of cyclones in the coastal communities of the country with an environmentally-friendly […]

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REP. CASTELO SLAMS REGINE VELASQUEZ FOR ‘SMELLY’ PAYATAS REMARK

Quezon City Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo slammed as ‘uncalled for’ the description  made by singer and actress Regine Velasquez of Barangay Payatas, which the singer described as  ‘mabaho’  (smelly) in a recent social media post. Castelo, who represents District 2 which covers Payatas, said Velasquez is probably not updated on the currest status of Payatas.  “We do hope […]

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DA FUNDS SHOULD GO TO PROJECTS, RESEARCH – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar, in scrutinizing the proposed budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA), made sure funding will go to projects, research and application that will help Filipino farmers and fisherfolks. During the second hearing of the finance subcommittee on the P71.8 billion proposed budget of DA for year 2020, Villar reminded DA officials headed […]

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MORE MALASAKIT CENTERS WILL BE OPENED SOON – GO

Senator Bong Go was sentimental as he joined local executives and hospital administration and staff in the inauguration of the 44th Malasakit Center at the JR Borja Memorial Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. “It feels just like yesterday when the very first Malasakit Center opened in the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu […]