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BONG GO LAUDS GILAS, OBIENA, ASIAD ATHLETES

Senator Bong Go articulated his deep sense of pride for Filipino athletes participating in the 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou City, China, from September 23 to October 8. Go personally traveled to China to show his full support for the Philippine delegation. The legislator also attended live competitions, including the recent match between […]

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RAMON ANG HAILS GILAS’ TRIUMPH AT ASIAN GAMES

For clinching the gold medal match of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball for the first time in 33 years, Gilas Pilipinas won the admiration of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang. Ang also hailed Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chairman emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan, saying the latter’s vision powered Gilas’ […]

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TULFO WANTS ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT IN ITALY PROBED

Senator Raffy Tulfo is seeking a Senate investigation into the reported multi-million illegal recruitment schemes targeting Filipinos who plan to work in Italy. Tulfo, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 816 following reports that hundreds of victims were charged exorbitant placement and consultancy fees for jobs that turned […]

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LEE: JUSTICE FOR FISHERS KILLED IN SCARBOROUGH

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday said those responsible for the death of three fishermen in a ramming incident off Scarborough Shoal should be held accountable for their actions and face stiffer penalties for leaving the scene. “Nakikiramay po tayo sa mga pamilya at mahal sa buhay ng mga kababayan nating mangingisda na […]

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12 EDUCATION BILLS GET SENATE OK — ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero has expressed his thanks to his colleagues for passing on third and final reading a dozen higher education-related bills recommended by the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education shortly before Congress adjourned on Sept. 28. The senators have unanimously approved the 12 bills that emanated from Escudero’s Committee which included […]

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PCSO PAYS TRIBUTE TO PINOY SENIOR CITIZENS

As the country commemorates Elderly Filipino Week, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) lauded senior citizens’ contribution to nation-building. “Taos-pusong pagpupugay sa mga kapwa ko senior citizen! You deserve all the recognition and goodwill because of your collective efforts to help build our nation,” PCSO Chairman Junie E. Cua said. “Suportado po natin ang buong […]

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HERBOSA QUALIFIED TO BE HEALTH CHIEF — ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero is supporting the nomination of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to the post, citing his experience and competence to lead the Department of Health (DOH) as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Escudero, he is looking forward to the confirmation of Herbosa’s appointment when Congress resumes its session on November […]

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CSC LAUDS 10 AGENCIES FOR COMPLAINT RESOLUTIONS

The Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) recognized the leading ten (10) government agencies for achieving the highest resolution rates in the CCB Partner Recognition Program (PRP), which took place virtually on 27 September 2023. The program, which was one of the highlights of the month-long celebration of the 123rd […]

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CONVERSION OF SCHOOLS INTO CAMPUSES GETS SENATE OK

Recognizing the importance of education in developing life skills, the Senate approved on third and final reading several local bills that seek the conversion and establishment of schools across the country. Senator Chiz Escudero, chairperson of the Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education and sponsor of the measures, said the elevation of schools into […]

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LEE BACKS SUSTAINABLE USE OF PH MARINE RESOURCES

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee is pushing for the adoption of a “blue economy” as a framework for safe use and sustainable development of Philippine maritime resources. In his message on Thursday during the Multi-Stakeholders Consultation-Workshop on Mainstreaming Blue Economy organized by the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City held in Legazpi, Albay, […]