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CYNTHIA VILLAR TO BIKERS: PEDAL FOR A GREEN PLANET

“Every piece of litter we collect and every kilometer we ride is a step towards a cleaner, greener planet,” said Senator Cynthia Villar. Speaking during the “Bike Ride and Cleanup Drive at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP),” Villar told the bikers that they are making a tangible difference by participating in the event. “Your […]

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CSC: MORE POSITIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CONTRACTUALS

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles is confident that granting Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR) to specific government workers will increase the number of civil service eligibles and provide new opportunities to join public service. “They always say that the government is the biggest employer whether nationally or locally. We hope that […]

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PADILLA: PROTECT DRIVERS IN PUV MODERNIZATION

Our “hero” jeepney drivers as well as local manufacturers must be the first to benefit from the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, and the government must make sure of this. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the Senate Committee on Public Service’s hearing on bills for the PUV modernization program and the phaseout of […]

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NOGRALES WARNS PUBLIC VS FAKE CSC EMPLOYEES

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is warning the public about unscrupulous parties pretending to be officials and employees of the agency and are soliciting favors and disseminating false information. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles advised stakeholders to be wary of messages, emails, or phone calls from individuals posing as CSC employees requesting for sensitive information or […]

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RECOGNIZE EDDIE GARCIA AS NAT’L ARTIST – LEE

In commemoration of the fifth death anniversary of highly esteemed and multi-awarded actor and director Eduardo “Eddie” Garcia popularly known as “Manoy Eddie” tomorrow (June 20), AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed a measure urging the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) to […]

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PADILLA LAUDS CAMARINES NORTE PORT IMPROVEMENT

Senator Robin Padilla lauded the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for its groundbreaking of the port improvement project in Jose Panganiban town in his home province of Camarines Norte. Padilla said the project should help spur economic development in the province and in turn help end armed rebellion, which he said stemmed from the government’s neglect […]

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PADILLA WANTS PROBE INTO PNP RAID OF KOJC COMPOUND

Senator Robin Padilla wants the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs to look into whether there was a violation of the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s policy to respect human rights during its operation on the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Davao City last June 10. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1051, directing the […]

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ESCUDERO LAUDS CREATION OF NEGROS ISLAND REGION

Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed his strong support for the enactment into laws of measures meant to unite the Negros Island under one region and reform the real property valuation around the country, saying the twin legislation will foster better local governance and make tax collection more efficient. Escudero, along with other senators and House […]

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LEE BATS FOR 24/7 FRONTLINE GOV’T SERVICES

“Ang serbisyo ng gobyerno wala dapat pinipiling oras, dapat 24/7.” This, as AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed a measure which will institutionalize a 24/7 Frontline Service System (FSS) for online queries and assistance, and extended hours of operations for face-to-face transactions.  Under House Bill No. 10426 or the “24/7 Frontline Government Services […]

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CSC JOINS 126TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles addressed the 1.9 million civil servants in various agencies nationwide as the country celebrates the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. “Kaisa ng bumubuo ng Komisyon sa Serbisyo Sibil, ang aking mainit na pagbati at pagtawag ng pakikiisa sa ika-126 taong pagdiriwang ng proklamasyon ng kalayaan ng ating […]