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LEE EYES NEW BUSINESSES IN EVERY PH PROVINCE

One new business in each of the country’s 82 provinces. This is the ambitious objective of a new private-sector led initiative to be spearheaded by AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, who announced the new program in a speech on Friday at the 36th Commencement Exercises of Sorsogon State University (SORSU). The self-made businessman whose […]

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PASS MORE LAWS FOR HEALTHCARE, SAYS ANAKALUSUGAN

Anakalusugan Partylist Rep. Ray T. Reyes believes the country’s Independence Day celebration should inspire lawmakers to craft and improve laws that will give Filipinos freedom from the financial burden of out-of-pocket spending for healthcare services. “Today we are celebrating our independence and this should inspire us lawmakers to craft laws that would free Filipinos from […]

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADS URGED: TAKE NURSING IN COLLEGE

Amid the looming worldwide shortage of nurse practitioners, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo is encouraging high school graduates to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in college. “The nursing job outlook is very promising. High school graduates should include nursing in their list of college options if they want a stable and […]

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GOV’T WORKERS TOLD: BE STEWARDS OF CONSERVATION

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded the 1.8 million workforces of government to promote environmental conservation and sustainability as the country celebrates Philippine Environment Month this June, and the global observance of World Environment Day on 05 June 2023. Chairperson Nograles emphasized the responsibility of government employees to safeguard the nation’s resources as […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN BATS FOR PNP MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

AnaKalusugan Partylist Rep. Ray T. Reyes is urging the Philippine National Police (PNP) to prioritize mental health training for its personnel to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively deal with individuals in crisis. “This will not only improve the safety of our communities but also prevent unnecessary harm to individuals who […]

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PCSO HOPEFUL TO EXCEED 2023 REVENUE TARGET

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCOS) is optimistic that it will again surpass its target revenue this year, which would mean more funds that would benefit Filipinos through its programs. “We have adjusted our target for this year based on our performance last year. Pero kagaya ng nangyari noong 2022, we are hopeful na muli […]

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PASSAGE OF BILL TO REVIVE PH SALT INDUSTRY PUSHED

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee pushed for the immediate passage of a measure that seeks to revitalize the salt industry in order to create jobs and to increase the income of salt farmers and salt producers. Lee, one of the authors of House Bill No. 8278 or the “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act,” welcomed […]

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PCSO TURNS OVER P9M TO ANTI-DRUG DRIVE FOR Q1 2023

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has turned over more than P9 million to the country’s anti-illegal drug efforts for the first quarter of 2023. “Bilang bahagi ng mandato natin, nakapagbigay tayo ng P9,636,539.40 sa Dangerous Drugs Board para makatulong sa pagsustento sa kanilang kampanya kontra sa droga,” PCSO Chairman Junie E. Cua said. Last year, […]

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AGRI BACKS CALLS TO PROTECT VERDE ISLAND PASSAGE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee expressed his support for calls to declare the critical Verde Island Passage as a legislated protected area. “Suportado natin ang panawagan na ito, at makakaasa po kayo na maglalabas tayo ng panukala ukol rito pagkatapos nating sumangguni sa mga stakeholder,” Lee said. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, […]

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NOGRALES TO GOV’T WORKERS: ‘STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE’

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded public servants to step up and seize every opportunity to display excellence as it translates to improved public service delivery and efficient client transactions. Speaking at the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) during the agency’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, 15 May 2023, Chairperson Nograles said that the […]