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‘LIGTAS PINOY’ CENTERS BILL TO SOON BECOME LAW

House Deputy Minority Leader and Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Representative Bernadette “BH” Herrera said a key component of the national long-term disaster mitigation program is nearing enactment into law. Herrera said the “Ligtas Pinoy” Centers bill of the Senate was recently adopted as an amendment to House Bill 7354. “I do not see the need now […]

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SURIGAO CITY GETS 3 ROAD LOT DONATIONS FROM NSCC

In a significant move toward enhancing local infrastructure, the Nueva Segovia Consortium of Cooperatives (NSCC) formally transferred the Certificate of Title for three road lots to the City Government of Surigao. This donation will support the development of an alternative road connecting Barangays Balibayon and Silop, improving accessibility across the city. This donation will support […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR BATS FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION

Senator Cynthia Villar has underscored the urgent need for increased awareness and early detection of breast cancer during her address at the Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar held in Las Piñas. With growing concerns about the rising number of cancer cases in the country, Villar emphasized the critical role of health vigilance. “’Health is wealth,’ ika […]

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LEGARDA WANTS FUNDING FOR WOMEN, PEACE INITIATIVES

Senator Loren Legarda championed the call for integrating Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives into national policies and budget frameworks at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City. The event marks the upcoming 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 next […]

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‘7’ PLATE IN VIRAL EDSA VIDEO IS FAKE – ESCUDERO

The Land Transportation Office has confirmed to Senate President Chiz Escudero that the number “7” protocol plate used by a SUV that illegally entered the EDSA bus carousel lane was fake. Acting on the inquiry sought by Escudero about the incident that has since gone viral, the LTO has noted that no “7” protocol plate […]

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NO REWARD SCHEME IN WAR ON DRUGS – BONG GO

During a recent Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, former President Rodrigo Duterte took a decisive stand, addressing claims of a so-called “reward system” that allegedly encouraged violent actions in his administration’s anti-drug campaign. Senator Bong Go joined the discussion, supporting Duterte’s stance and refuting any allegations of incentives given to police or officials for engaging […]

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LEGARDA CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN INT’L CONGRESS

Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the reaffirmation of gender equality and advocated for women’s leadership in making the world more inclusive, humane, peaceful, and resilient. In her opening message and taking the lead at a parliamentary roundtable at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), Legarda highlighted the important role lawmakers play in driving […]

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HIGHER MERALCO REFUND IN ERC RESET — GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said a resetting by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the power distribution rate for key distribution utilities (DU), such as the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), could lead to a higher refund for consumers. The vice-chair of the Senate Committee on Energy made the statement following an estimate made by Meralco that […]

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PERMANENT EVACUATION CENTERS SOON — ROMUALDEZ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to sign soon a landmark bill establishing a network of permanent, storm-resilient evacuation centers nationwide, Speaker Martin Romualdez announced. The proposed “Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act,” championed by Romualdez and his fellow lawmakers, mandates fully equipped and disaster-ready evacuation centers in every city and municipality across the Philippines. These facilities […]

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QC GOV’T: RESPONSIBLY POST CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Ahead of the official election campaign season, the Quezon City Government reminds the public and aspiring and incumbent public officials to be responsible in putting up their political banners and tarpaulins in the City. “Bilang mga public servant at mga nagnanais pumasok sa gobyerno, kailangan nating sumunod sa mga patakaran ng pamahalaan. Irespeto natin ang […]