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CUA BATS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER IN COMMUNITIES

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged the government to “go all-out” in efforts to provide clean water to communities around the country to help prevent the outbreak of disease. This, as the Department of Health recently reported that 773 cholera cases have been recorded this year […]

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BONG GO VOWS SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVES

Senator Bong Go emphasized the crucial role of cooperatives in communities during the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba program spearheaded by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) with the support of the senator. As a member of the Senate Committee on Cooperatives, Go emphasized the significance of government support for cooperatives’ growth and development.  The legislator highlighted the […]

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LEE TO GOV’T: PROTECT PINOY FISHERS IN WEST PH SEA

“Hindi tayo dapat maging dayuhan sa sarili nating bayan.” This is what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee stressed amid the unilateral four-month fishing ban imposed by China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) saying that Filipino fisherfolk have the rights and freedom to fish in the area.  The solon from Bicol urged the government […]

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CZECH AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ESCUDERO

Newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero received a courtesy call from Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Karel Hejc at the Senate Ceremonial Hall. The hour-long meeting highlighted the growing cooperation and friendship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. Hejc congratulated the new Senate President on his election and emphasized the renewed vigor in bilateral […]

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NOGRALES LAUDS  SIGNING OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ LAW

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Thursday lauded the signing into law of the Eddie Garcia Act by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. “Nagagalak tayo na sa wakas, pagkatapos ng ilang taon na pagsisikap ay napirmahan na ang Eddie Garcia Act. Malaking tagumpay ito para sa mga manggagawa sa movie and television industry,” Nograles, who […]

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ESCUDERO MEETS UK AMBASSADOR

British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils paid a courtesy call on newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero at the Senate, underscoring the flourishing partnership between the Philippines and the United Kingdom. During their meeting, Beaufils noted the smooth UK-Philippines relations and emphasized that bilateral trade is at an all-time high. The ambassador and Escudero […]

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CSC OFFERS LEADERSHIP COURSE TO CIVIL SERVANTS

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles invites civil servants looking to improve their skills and competencies to enroll in the online learning and development (L&D) programs offered by the CSC. These programs are designed to address the evolving needs of public service, ensuring that civil servants are well-equipped to meet contemporary challenges. “As civil […]

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ESCUDERO WELCOMES RED CROSS EXECS

Top international and local Red Cross leaders paid a courtesy call on newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero at the Senate Ceremonial Hall recently. Escudero warmly welcomed Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chair and former senator Richard Gordon. During […]

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PADILLA LAUDS SIGNING OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ LAW

Very good news for workers in the movie and television industry. This was how Senator Robin Padilla described the signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Republic Act 11996, An Act Protecting the Welfare of Workers in the Movie and Television Industry. Padilla – who made a name as an action star, director […]

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CSC CHAIR URGES CIVIL SERVANTS: HONOR PH FLAG

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) called upon government officials and employees to manifest patriotism by honoring the Philippine flag in observance of the National Flag Days from 28 May to 12 June 2024. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded civil servants nationwide that the commemoration of the National Flag Days provides an opportune time for all […]