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NOGRALES: FIGHT FOR BETTER WAGES IS NOT DEAD

The House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee chair and Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Thursday reassured workers that “the fight for better wages is still not dead” despite the wage hike bill’s failure to be passed on third reading before session adjourned this week. “Magpapatuloy po ang session sa June, at magkakaroon […]

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YAMSUAN: NEW BFAR CHIEF TO PROTECT SMALL FISHERS

Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has expressed confidence that the newly appointed national director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) would intensify the agency’s “laser focus” on protecting the welfare and uplifting the plight of small-scale fishers.  Yamsuan, the chairperson of the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, said […]

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KIKO HITS GOV’T PLAN TO REMOVE EDSA BUS LANE

Describing it as a step backward for efficient mobility and road safety, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has criticized the government’s plan to remove the EDSA Bus Lane.  Pangilinan said the Metro Manila Development Authority’s intention to phase out the EDSA Bus Lane is detrimental for commuters who enjoy daily faster travel time and safer commutes […]

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SHOPS URGED: GIVE PWD DISCOUNTS WITH UNVERIFIED ID

National Unity Party (NUP) president and former Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte has reminded local government unit (LGU) officials that establishments and agencies in their respective localities cannot deny or withhold the discounts due persons with disability (PWDs) under the law even if the authenticity of the government-issued PWD identified cards cannot be ascertained or […]

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ANGELES CITY INSTALLS 210 NEW SECURITY CAMERAS

Angeles City now has a more advanced Command Center with the installation of additional 210 security cameras in strategic areas bringing the total number of cameras to 375 installed all over the city, leaving no more blind spots. Among the newly installed cameras are 16 automatic number plate recognition (ANTR) Close-Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs) in […]

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HANS SY IS BACOLOD CITY’S ‘MAYOR’ FOR A DAY

Hans Sy, Chairman of SM Prime Holdings Inc., has been named as an adopted son of Bacolod City. Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez welcomed Sy who was also granted title of Honorary Mayor for one day. “Today, we proudly confer the title of Adopted Son and Honorary Mayor of Bacolod to Mr. Han Sy, whose […]

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DPWH COMPLETES BRIDGES IN 2 ILOILO TOWNS

The construction of two vital bridges by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now significantly improves safety and connectivity for far-flung communities in Maasin and Janiuay, Iloilo Province. Completed in the municipality of Maasin is the Tubang Bridge project which involved the construction of a 60-lineal meter concrete bridge with sidewalks and slope […]

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DEPED, NEA COMMIT TO ENERGIZE LAST MILE SCHOOLS

The Department of Education (DepEd) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to provide reliable and sufficient electricity to Last Mile Schools (LMS) across the country. This is guided by the priority policies of the Marcos Administration. “In the past, power has given us access, power has given us […]

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DA PEGS NFA RICE PRICE AT P35/KILO

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has set the price of National Food Authority (NFA) rice at P35 per kilo, lower than the initial estimate of P38 per kilo, as part of the government’s response to the declared food security emergency. The NFA will release at least 150,000 metric tons of rice—half of its 300,000 metric-ton […]

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BRGY HEALTH WORKERS MAGNA CARTA GETS SENATE OK

Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s approval of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, on its third and final reading, marking a historic milestone in recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “For decades, our Barangay Health Workers have been the silent guardians of our communities, […]