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Following its commitment to reinforce taking care of and conserving the environment, Las Piñas held its Waterlily Festival again. It is now in its 17th year. Through the festival, its founder, Senator Cynthia Villar, wants to continue instilling awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability for future generations. “Through this Waterlily Festival, we are able […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team has provided additional support to assist TESDA graduates and persons deprived of liberty in Surigao City. “Hindi biro ang kanilang pinagdadaanan, kaya naman patuloy tayong magbibigay ng suporta para sa kanilang muling pagbangon,” Go said in a video message. With the legislator’s support and in collaboration with Mayor Paul Dumlao, […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the urgent need to enhance grassroots sports development in the country, noting that the two-time gold medalist gymnast Carlos Yulo started training at the age of seven. “We really need to revitalize our grassroots sports program. The next generation of Carlos Yulos are out there, pero mag-uumpisa ‘yan with our […]
The president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, Quirino governor Dax Cua called on his fellow local leaders to help “nurture the Olympic dream” by creating more sports facilities in communities across the country. “Grassroots development is a crucial aspect in sports. We at the local level certainly can help nurture the […]
Amid the transfer of the P89.9 billion excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the national treasury, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed House Resolution No. 1900, urging the state health insurer to implement another round of 30% increase in all its benefit packages and coverage. Lee’s HR 1900 seeks to determine […]
House Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante expressed hope that former President Rodrigo Duterte and former chiefs of the Philippine National Police would attend the joint hearings of the newly-formed Quad Comm that will tackle issues involving extrajudicial killings, the war on illegal drugs, and POGOs, as their participation in the […]
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has expanded the city’s scholarship program, with scholars set to receive higher financial grants. Since assuming office in 2019, Belmonte’s administration has supported 31,120 scholars, reflecting her steadfast commitment to provide every QCitizen with sustainable educational opportunities. “Hangad natin na mas paigtingin ang mga programa ng lungsod na may pangmatagalang […]
Senator Loren Legarda praised anew Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo’s outstanding athletic accomplishments following his two gold medal victories at the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. In a Senate Resolution introduced by Legarda, the veteran legislator underscored the important milestone for the Philippines as Yulo’s triumph elevated […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano led efforts to enhance the Philippines’ digital infrastructure and close the gap with neighboring Southeast Asian countries as he pushed for the swift passage of Senate Bill 2699, more known as the “Konektadong Pinoy Act”. “Unless we pay attention to this, we will not catch up with our neighbors,” Cayetano emphasized […]
Senator Robin Padilla asked the Supreme Court to set soonest oral arguments for his petition to resolve the issue of whether both houses of Congress should vote jointly or separately in tackling amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Padilla filed an urgent motion to set the case for oral arguments, in his capacity as incumbent senator […]