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“When we invest in clean energy and sustainable industries, we are not only protecting our environment but also creating decent jobs for our people in the North and across the Philippines.” This is the main thrust of a bill by Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos that seeks to create a Green Industrial Zone Program […]
The National Nutrition Council Region 2, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Integrated Provincial Health Office, officially launched the “Tutok Kainan” Dietary Supplementation Program (TKDSP) in Alicia, Isabela.Dr. Nelson Paguirigan explained that the province was identified as a priority area under the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition due to its […]
Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante welcomed the election of Isabela 6th District Representative Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Abante vowed to support Dy’s call for transparency and accountability in response to public clamor for reforms in the national budget process. “I welcome the leadership of Speaker […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri sounded the alarm on the absence of any law that caps interest rates on online lending applications, warning that the gap leaves millions of Filipinos exposed to predatory practices. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, Zub questioned why the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – […]
Underscoring the need to improve the quality of life of small-scale fishers, Senator Kiko Pangilinan pushed for additional support for the country’s fisheries sector through a new agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Pangilinan said this during his interpellation of Senator Imee Marcos’ resolution to ratify the Agreement […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said classes in the nation’s capital, whether physical or online, will continue as scheduled despite planned transport strikes set for September 17–19. “Oo, tuloy ang eskwela. It cannot be held hostage, eh. Life must go on,” Domagoso told members of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Press […]
The City Government of Davao has forged partnerships with two major fast food chains to create new employment opportunities for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs).Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) were signed to formally integrate them into the workforce of the said establishments. The initiative supports the implementation of the city’s Senior Citizens Job Opportunity […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) lauded the Department of Education (DepEd) for its significant achievements in reforming its textbook procurement process, a move that has broken a decade-long gridlock and promises to deliver essential learning materials to students more efficiently. Following key recommendations from EDCOM, DepEd successfully procured and delivered 60 new […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed deep concern over the widespread damage to farmlands caused by recent floods, pointing to failed or poorly implemented flood control projects as a major factor behind the devastation. In a recent radio interview, Pangilinan underscored the urgent need for accountability and a comprehensive review of flood mitigation efforts across the country, […]
Senator Chiz Escudero cautioned the public against what he described as “calculated diversions” aimed at absolving House Speaker Martin Romualdez from any involvement in the controversial flood control projects, particularly “ghost” projects that have rocked the nation’s infrastructure sector. Escudero’s statement comes in response to Deputy Speaker Ronnie Puno’s recent media appearances, where he suggested […]