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Quirino governor and president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) Dax Cua, has called on all local government units (LGUs) to undertake initiatives that support individuals with autism in their respective areas. “Nakikiusap tayo sa ating mga kapwa LGU leaders to take steps to help our families who deal with autism […]
Understanding the value of sustainable practices to protect the world we live in is a lesson worth learning, according to a group of Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) students, who visited Japan for an educational tour under the Sakura Science Program (SSP). T.I.P. College of Business Education standouts Von Eryl Morano, Maria Bernadette White, Erick Jose Velasco, Harvey Pajarillaga, and […]
Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has pressed for the passage of a measure that aims to regulate the manufacture, sale, use and importation of single-use plastics products, in line with his advocacy of building a greener and more sustainable economy for the country’s future generations. Benguet Rep. Eric Yap, Quezon City 2nd District Rep. […]
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua received the Philippine Red Cross’ (PRC) Doña Aurora Aragon Award on Tuesday, April 18. Cua was conferred the award during the PRC’s 33rd Biennial Convention, which was held in Manila. “I am truly humbled by this recognition. Hindi tayo naglilingkod para makakuha ng award, ngunit nakakataba po […]
Quirino Governor Dax Cua, President of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and Chairman of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), has expressed his full support to the efforts of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos in identifying the Philippine National Police (PNP) officers involved […]
The chairperson of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Labor and Employment expressed concern over the results of a report concerning graduates of the “pandemic generation.” “The results of the report, while expected, are troubling, and we in government should actively work to address the gaps that have been identified,” Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday lauded President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s order to postpone fare increases for LRT-1 and LRT-2 pending a thorough study. “Nagpapasalamat po tayo kay President Marcos for his wisdom in deferring the implementation of fare increases sa LRT-1 at LRT-2 hanggang wala pang masusing pag-aaral sa magiging epekto nito,” […]
As the country marks Vacation Hazard Prevention Month this April––and with millions of Filipinos trooping to the provinces and tourist destinations to celebrate the summer months––the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) urged local government units, health facilities, and the private sector to be conscious of safety and medical emergency protocols that need to be in […]
The minority bloc in the House of Representatives will not oppose the planned merger of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) if the former’s mandate to provide direct credit support to small farmers and fisherfolk is kept intact. “We must stress that Land Bank is duty […]
University of the Philippines has gained a promising young talent in Chris Hubilla, the 20-year-old forward from San Beda-Rizal and a top prospect in the class of 2024. Despite being in Grade 11, Hubilla committed to UP early because donning the Fighting Maroons jersey has been a long-time aspiration of his. In his one-and-done stint […]