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NEA TO GIVE ROMBLON’S COBRADOR ISLAND POTABLE WATER THRU HYDROPANELS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), will install solar-powered hydropanels in Cobrador Island, Romblon whose community has been deprived of access to safe drinking water for years. The agency will be deploying four SOURCE Hydropanel units this April, which is part of its ongoing project with the ADB […]

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ANGARA TO MAYORS: BUILD 24/7 PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN YOUR TOWNS, CITIES

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara is urging mayors to consider building public libraries in their cities or towns that can accommodate students who wish to study beyond the regular library hours. The seasoned legislator, who is running under the platform “Alagang Angara,” said a 24/7 library with free internet access is extremely helpful to students who […]

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IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT ECONOMIC REFORMS TO FOSTER COMPETITION – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian has stressed the need for the immediate implementation of economic reforms that will foster a more competitive business environment in the country. Gatchalian made the statement after citing recent Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data, which showed the country’s poor standing in terms of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows compared with 10 […]

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‘EARTH HOUR MENTALITY’ SHOULD BE 24/7 – LUNTIANG PILIPINAS

With the Philippines joining the world in commemorating Earth Hour on Saturday, party-list group Luntiang Pilipinas urged Filipinos to adopt an Earth Hour “mentality” 24/7. “We have an Earth Hour, an Earth Day, and an Earth Month—and numerous activities to mark these events that call attention to environmental issues,” said Luntiang Pilipinas first nominee Michael […]

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AGRI DEPARTMENT ALREADY PREPARED FOR EL NIÑO – VILLAR

Thousands of Ilonggo voters welcomed Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) candidates even if only four of its 13 senatorial bets attended the campaign rally in Iloilo. Among the senatorial candidates present at the rally held at the City of Passi Arena, were reelectionists Cynthia Villar and Joseph Victor Ejercito, former senator Pia Cayetano, and Ilocos Norte […]

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STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR ORGANIC FARMERS – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said government needs to roll out more measures in support of Filipino organic farmers to help the sector survive and deliver on its promises of environmental safety, health benefits and agricultural sustainability. “The government should strengthen support services for farmers who refuse to use chemical-based farm outputs and genetically-modified technologies. This […]

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GORDON TO LTO: BE CAREFUL IN WRITING MOTORCYCLE LAW IRR

To ensure that the spirit of the law will not be lost, Senator Dick Gordon reminded the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to be careful in drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the newly-enacted Republic Act 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. Gordon, author and sponsor of the law, stressed that the IRR should […]

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LAUNCH ‘MADE-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES’ CAMPAIGN – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said the government should look for ways to attract investments that would create higher-paying jobs to encourage Filipinos to stay and work in the country. “It’s not enough that we create just more jobs, we need to create better jobs so we can prevent our countrymen from leaving the Philippines to […]

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IMPLEMENT REFORMS IN THE WATER SECTOR – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara is seeking wide-ranging reforms in the water sector to ensure the availability of the precious resource across the country at all times in the wake of the water shortage in most parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province. According to Angara, the water shortage also exposed the lack of a master […]

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DOF POSTING LOAN DEALS ON WEBSITE IS A GOOD DECISION – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian lauded the move of the Department of Finance (DOF) to post on its website, for greater transparency, the loan agreements for flagship infrastructure projects signed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. “In the spirit of transparency, mabuti na napagpasyahan ng Department of Finance na maglaan ng espasyo sa kanilang website para […]