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“We extend heartfelt greetings to all our Filipino-Chinese friends and to the entire Fil-Chi community for a prosperous New Year. We also humbly express our deep gratitude for their unwavering support and fervent commitment to economic prosperity and good governance.” Former Davao City representative and Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo Nograles made these remarks on […]
The United Senior Citizens Party-list is calling for more protection for the elderly against abuse. “Reports of elderly abuse continue to come up. Only this month we have had at least two cases of horrendous crimes committed against the elderly. We appeal to the government to exert greater effort to protect our sector,” United Senior […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano concluded his trip to Hong Kong recently with a heartwarming meet-and-greet with Overseas Filipino Workers and community leaders. The event, held at the OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong, was a brief yet meaningful gathering where Cayetano, together with his sister Senator Pia Cayetano, reconnected with the Filipino community in a […]
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Raffy Tulfo expressed concern about the accidents and deaths on the Marikina-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon (Marilaque) Highway in Region IV-A because of motorcycle racing. Due to the number of accidents recorded here, the area has even tagged “Killer Highway” or “Devil’s Corner.” “Riders frequent the area to race and practice stunts especially […]
True to its commitment to eliminate cervical cancer, the Quezon City Government further strengthens its community-based cervical cancer screening program in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and Jhpiego Philippines. By February, high-performance Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing will be offered for FREE to female QCitizens through selected SouthStar Drug outlets and the QC […]
The House Quinta Committee led by Albay Representative Joey Salceda resumed its hearing on the challenges affecting the agricultural sector, with members expressing frustration over the seemingly slow action over the escalating prices of basic goods. Salceda called for swift reforms and enhanced transparency in pricing as they voiced their dissatisfaction over the retention by […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is not for the pursuit of justice, but about controlling their member-states, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said. The national police chief-turned-lawmaker issued the remark after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla recently stated that the Philippine government will talk to the ICC soon and discuss certain areas of cooperation […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano recommended the conversion of Sulu State College in Jolo, Sulu into a state university — a significant initiative to strengthen the education sector and promote equitable development in the province. Cayetano submitted Senate Committee Report No. 467 on January 22, 2025. The proposed Sulu State University, outlined in House Bill No. […]
A bill by Senator Robin Padilla seeks to bolster the services of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), by proposing revisions to its charter. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2937 providing for the revised charter of the OFBank, for the sake of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who he described as “bagong bayani” […]
Citing the importance of DRRM workers to the country, Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 2927, or the Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Workers. Legarda said it is important for the bill to be passed into law to help recognize the efforts of DRRM workers in a country that […]