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ESTABLISH MARSHALL SERVICE FOR JUDGES – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon filed a proposed bill creating an independent arm that will ensure the security of the judiciary. The proposed law, “An Act Creating the Philippine Marshal Service Under the Control and Supervision of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes” also known as Senate Bill No. 1181, aims […]

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GORDON TO AMBASSADORS: BE A FRIEND OF SUFFERING HUMANITY

Senator Dick Gordon, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), has knocked on the hearts of the different ambassadors posted in the country for donations for families affected by the various disasters that have recently hit the country. Hosting a fund-raising dinner at the Peninsula Manila recently, Gordon told the ambassadors present and […]

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‘BUILD BUILD BUILD’ PROGRAM IS NOT A FAILURE – ANGARA

In spite of some prioritization issues being faced by a number of administration flagship programs, Senator Sonny Angara said he does not agree with the observation that the government’s “Build Build Build” (BBB) program has been a failure. Angara said the current administration has managed to step up its spending on infrastructure, which he said […]

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CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RESILIENCE — NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles called on Congress to fast track the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), noting that the recent series of earthquakes that struck Mindanao and other natural calamities that hit other parts of the country required full-time, Cabinet-level attention. “We cannot predict the occurrence of disasters. They are not conveniently timed […]

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ADOPT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN EASE OF DOING BUSINESS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to adopt an ease of doing business (EODB) reform model that harnesses digital innovation to streamline the processing of business permit applications in their respective jurisdictions. Gatchalian cited Valenzuela City’s recently launched EODB model called “Paspas Permit” system, which is an online service that aims to […]

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SECURE MORE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS TO CREATE MORE JOBS – GORDON

In line with his call for refocusing the country’s priorities, Senator Dick Gordon said the government should make an effort to secure more foreign direct investments (FDIs) to create more jobs for the people. “Is there an alternate plan by the government to generate jobs? Obviously, the country has to generate jobs so that more […]

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WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE MORE PROTECTORS OF MANILA BAY – VILLAR

Government officials as well as ordinary folks showed cooperation and support for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay by participating in the “Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2” run recently held at the Bulacan Sports Complex in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. The event dubbed as “Philippines Run in Support of the Battle for Manila Bay” was […]

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‘BUILD ME A HOME’ PROGRAM TO HELP COTABATO QUAKE SURVIVORS – NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and electric cooperatives (ECs), through the One EC Network Foundation, are stepping up efforts to help earthquake survivors in Cotabato rise from the rubble and rebuild their lives.  NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong graced on Friday the official launch of the “Build Me A Home: Adopt A Home, Adopt a Future” program […]

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RETIRED SEAMAN WINS HOUSE AND LOT AT 9TH OFW SUMMIT – VILLAR

A retired seaman won this year’s grand raffle prize of house and lot at the 9th OFW and Family Summit held recently at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The name of 62-year-old Elmer Fernandez of Mandaluyong City was drawn by former Senate President Manny Villar assisted by his wife, Senator Cynthia Villar, infront […]

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ARREST RIDING-IN-TANDEM CRIMINALS – GORDON

With the increasing number of motorcycle riding-in-tandem-related crimes in the country, Senator Dick Gordon stated that motorcycle riding assassins should be arrested and stressed that such crimes should be stopped immediately in the name of public safety. Gordon has been condemning the killings committed by motorcycle-riding gunmen and has been consistently reiterating his call for […]