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Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has welcomed the plan of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to acquire a new hospital ship, and to build a new first responder station for its marine search and rescue operations. “We understand that in the proposed 2025 national budget, the PCG is seeking an allocation of P385.7 million to […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of mpox in their communities. “I urge my fellow local leaders to be proactive in responding to the threat of mpox. We have already established public health and safety […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua expressed his support for the environment department’s plan to increase the country’s forest cover by an additional three million hectares by 2028 to minimize the effect of climate change. “We wholeheartedly support this program, and in fact I would like to call […]
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to set up more checkpoints not only along roads but also in seaports to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. “Napaka-crucial ng mahigpit na pagbabantay para hindi na kumalat ang ASF na dahilan ng sobrang pagkalugi ng ating mga […]
The Senate of the Philippines proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of Filipino Olympians who brought honor to the country during the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics. Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, joined the commendations alongside the entire Senate, led by Senate President Chiz Escudero, as they awarded cash incentives and […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to restore friendly ties with the people of Davao City as he noticed that some police officers wore facemasks while manning checkpoints which he deemed as an act of intimidation. The former PNP chief-turned-lawmaker made the reminder to the PNP as he led the Senate […]
A statue of the late National Artist Fernando Poe Jr. was unveiled in Batangas on his 85th birth anniversary. Senator Grace Poe and her son, Brian Poe Llamanzares, chairperson of the Panday Bayanihan Foundation, led the presentation of the bronze figure that hopes to serve as a “physical reminder” of the contributions and advocacies of […]
Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo said the national government is set to spend an initial P3 billion for the P10,000 cash gift of elderly Filipinos reaching the milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95 years old. “Based on the 2025 National Expenditure Program, the government intends to spend up to P3 billion for the initial […]
Senator Robin Padilla is seeking a Senate inquiry into the extent of rape and sexual assault within the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). In filing Senate Resolution 1162, Padilla sought to update the Revised Penal Code as well as Republic Act 8353, the Anti-Rape Law of 1997 – while discouraging youths from […]
As the chairperson of the Senate Committees on Sports as well as on Youth, Senator Bong Go continues to champion grassroots sports development by supporting various local leagues where aspiring athletes can be given opportunities to showcase their skills and hone their talents. Moreover, Go emphasized that such events promote community spirit while also encouraging […]