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EXPANDED 4Ps ACT TO BREAK POVERTY CYCLE, SAYS LEE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Monday lauded the passage on second reading by the House of Representatives of the measure which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act, by providing capacity building—specifically education, entrepreneurship training, and skills upgrading—for adult beneficiaries. Lee, the principal author and […]

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ESCUDERO BACKS DIGITAL CAMPAIGN VS FAKE NEWS

Senator Chiz Escudero said he is backing the digital campaign of the government to combat fake news on the internet. Escudero, however, cautioned against introducing additional modules or subjects on the matter in the existing curricula of students in all levels, saying the plan needs thorough study and consultation before this can be incorporated. “Magandang […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SUCCESSFUL 2023 PALARONG PAMBANSA

Senator Bong Go extended his praise and support to all participants and organizers of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa, which was held in Marikina City, Metro Manila, from July 29 to August 5. Go, serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, hailed the successful execution of the event, overcoming challenges including inclement weather. […]

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ESCUDERO WANTS ‘SCIENTIFIC STUDY’ ON NSTP

Senator Chiz Escudero asked the proponents of Senate Bill 2034 to present a scientific study to validate that the current National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a “total failure” hence, the proposal to replace it with the reinstatement of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. Escudero said a formal study based on facts is […]

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Science & Technology

T.I.P. HOLDS WEBINAR ON USE OF AI IN EDUCATION

Students should not be deprived of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their learning experiences, but faculty members must establish clear boundaries anchored on ethical considerations when integrating it into delivering quality education. This was the position of Dr. Elmer-Rico Mojica, associate professor at the Pace University in New York, during his talk on the […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR BHW’S BENEFITS, COMPENSATION

During a public hearing conducted by the Health Subcommittee on the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, and joint with the Committees on Local Government, Ways and Means, and Finance, Senator Bong Go reiterated the importance of prioritizing and elevating the status of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).  Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, […]

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NOGRALES BATS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURE

The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee underscored the need to shift to climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries to avoid the crippling effects of disasters on the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk. “We need to prioritize the shift to agriculture and fisheries that can cope with the harsher effects of climate change. […]

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Business & Economy

SHORTER TRAVEL TO SILANG AND TAGAYTAY WITH CALAX

Get ready to experience a game-changer in travel convenience as the new subsection of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) gears up to open its doors, paving the way for quicker access to Silang and Tagaytay! Nestled in a strategic location near Metro Manila, the province of Cavite stands as an ideal destination for an effortless road […]

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LEE TO GOV’T: CURB FOOD INFLATION TO REDUCE HUNGER

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee reiterated his call for the government to focus on interventions to curb food inflation, after a survey revealed more Filipinos families had experienced involuntary hunger in the past three months. “Hindi po nakapagtataka na mas maraming mga kababayan natin ang nagugutom dahil patuloy pa rin ang pagtaas ng presyo […]

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TULFO WANTS TRAINING OF AFP EXECS IN CHINA STOPPED

Senator Raffy Tulfo vented his anger upon learning about the government program sending high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in China to study and train at its military academy with the Chinese government paying all expenses. The said information was divulged by Senator Francis Tolentino during the recent public hearing of […]