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HOUSING FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS IN REGION 6 ALREADY 70% COMPLETE — NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles revealed in a press conference in Iloilo that 70% of housing projects for Typhoon Yolanda victims in Region 6 in the Visayas has already been completed. “We will be able to finish the remaining 30% at the soonest possible time. There likewise remain a few municipalities with pending concerns but we’ve […]

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MMDA NEEDS AN ACTIVE NIGHT BRIGADE – RECTO

With the worsening road traffic in Metro Manila – home to 2.8 million vehicles – hiring more traffic management personnel should be made a priority, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said. Recto said he is backing the appeal of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for “funds and authority” to employ additional traffic personnel. […]

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DAR TO VILLAR: I WILL PERSONALLY OVERSEE REBOOT OF SIDA LAW IRR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar has vowed to review the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA). Dar also committed to review the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with government agencies and the private sector on the implementation of the law. “I have personally analyzed that the projects under the law have […]

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PROBE UNCOLLECTED TAXES FROM POGO WORKERS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution to probe the uncollected taxes from registered and unregistered foreign workers, including those engaged in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry, as well as related issues on the effective implementation of Philippine tax, immigration, and labor laws. In filing Senate Resolution No. 89, Gatchalian, noted that the […]

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COMMUNITY SERVICE LAW TO HELP ADDRESS PROBLEM OF CONGESTED JAILS – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon hailed the signing into law of Republic Act 11362 or the Community Service Act, saying that with the Philippines having the most overcrowded jails in the world, the law will help address the problem of the country’s congested jails. “I thank President (Rodrigo) Duterte for enacting this law, which will be a […]

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NEA RECEIVES EQUIPMENT FROM JICA FOR BARM ELECTRIC COOPS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has formally received from the Japanese government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) brand new equipment and materials that will help improve the power distribution systems of the electric cooperatives (ECs) operating in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The certificate of turnover for the equipment was […]

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OFFICE OF CABINET SECRETARIAT, NGOS HOLD MARAWI OUTREACH — NOGRALES

The Office of the Cabinet Secretariat, through the initiative of Secretary Karlo Nograles, conducted an outreach activity in Marawi City  last August 14 in partnership with non-governmental organziations MovEd Foundation, Kaayo Modern Mindanao and the  Philippine Muslim Women Council (PMWC). During the outreach activity,  500 school kits were given to pupils of the Harat Medina […]

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GREAT POLITICAL WILL NEEDED TO ADDRESS METRO MANILA TRAFFIC – GO

Senator Bong Go has expressed his deep concern on the issue of heavy traffic and the need to enhance the public transportation system in the country, especially in the already dense Metro Manila areas. Go cited the need for great political will to address the issue through effective solutions that focus on the best interest […]

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CREATE PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR SPORTS – ANGARA

For a country that is crazy about sports in general, it has a shortage of elite athletes who can compete with the best in the world. In order to produce world-class athletes, Senator Sonny Angara said training should start at an early age and should be focused and well-funded. “Hindi tayo magkakaroon ng mga gold […]

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REP. NOGRALES BUCKS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE IN SCHOOLS

House Committee on Justice Vice Chair and Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Thursday urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to reconsider proposals to increase police visibility in university and college campuses around the country, saying that such a move is unwarranted and inconsistent with the purpose of higher learning institutions.  “In a democratic […]