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CUA- LGUS SHOULD ENSURE SAFE AND ORDERLY UNDAS 2024

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua on Thursday called on his fellow leaders to ensure a safe and orderly conduct of the upcoming Undas holidays. “I am sure that we have already laid out a plan of action for Undas. But nevertheless, I would still like to remind […]

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BUSINESS-READY CLIMATE CREATES JOBS — NOGRALES

The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee on Thursday emphasized the need for the country to be business-ready to create more jobs for Filipinos. “A business-ready climate will attract both the foreign and local private sector to set up shop in the country, thus generating jobs for our people and spurring […]

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LEGARDA OPENS 2024 NATIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

The much-anticipated 2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) officially opened its doors recently at the Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.  Now in its seventh edition, the NACF continues to serve as a premier platform for promoting the Filipino creative industry, showcasing the traditional arts, crafts, fashion, and cultural […]

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VILLARS TO HOST OFW AND FAMILY SUMMIT ON NOV. 8

Senator Cynthia Villar has renewed her call for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their family members to register for the upcoming 13th OFW and Family Summit on November 8, 8:00 a.m. to be held at The Tent, Vista Global South, C5 Extension Road, Las Piñas City. “This year’s theme ‘Tara Magnegosyo Na!’ is timely because […]

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MORE CLIMATE RESILIENCY PROGRAMS FOR PH – REVILLA

Senator Bong Revilla, Jr. has proposed intensifying government programs to make the country more climate-adaptive and climate-resilient. This comes in the wake of Typhoon Kristine, which claimed the lives of over 120 people and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and properties. During his visit to residents affected by flooding in San Pedro and Calamba, Laguna, […]

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HOUSE QUAD COMM: NO HARASSMENT IN EJK PROBE

Quad Committee chairpersons Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez and Manila Representative Benny Abante, addressed the allegations and statements that came out in the Senate hearing regarding the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration.  Fernandez firmly denied the allegations of coercion or harassment, which were based on the sworn statement of Police Col. Hector […]

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MORE NEGROS OCCIDENTAL RESIDENTS GET LAND TITLES

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the ceremonial turnover of another 20 land titles to qualified recipients of the housing and livelihood programs of the Negros Occidental provincial government. Recipients from the Minoyan Resettlement Site, Capitol Kabugwason Homes, Paglaum Village Housing, and Minoyan Farm Lot received the titles at rites held at the HOD Conference […]

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LEE HAILS SC TRO ON PHILHEALTH FUND TRANSFER

“Ang pondo para sa kalusugan, gamitin para sa kalusugan!” This was reiterated by Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee as he welcomed the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court to stop the transfer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) excess funds to the National Treasury that he vehemently opposed. “Natutuwa po tayo […]

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DUTERTE’S DRUG WAR ADMISSION UNDER OATH – ESCUDERO

Senate President Chiz Escudero said that the statements made by former President Rodrigo Duterte during a public hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee may be a first step for him toward taking full responsibility for the bloody war on drugs undertaken by his administration. While noting that the testimonies made by Duterte during the […]

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TULFO INSPECTS NCR BUS TERMINALS FOR UNDAS

Senator Raffy Tulfo, as Senate Chairperson of the Committee on Public Services, conducted a random surprise inspection at bus terminals in Metro Manila ahead of All Souls’ & Saints’ Day celebrations which are expected to bring in a lot of passengers. Tulfo was accompanied by LTO, LTFRB and PDEA officials. This was also two weeks […]