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In line with his commitment to push for better healthcare services across the country, Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, advocated for expanded benefits for newborn babies in support of the 22nd National Newborn Screening (NBS) Convention in Manila. “Bilang chair ng Senate Committee on Health, isa po sa mga adbokasiya ko […]
Senator Grace Poe underscored the need for a separate funding for animal welfare in the 2025 national budget to ensure the protection and humane treatment of animals. “We will look at the fiscal space and see how much can be appropriated. But that item in the budget for animal welfare has to be very specific,” […]
Surigao City observed its first-ever Arbor Day recently with a large-scale tree-planting activity organized by the Surigao City Environment & Natural Resources Office (ENRO). Themed “Atong Kalasangan, Atong Kaugmaon” (“Our Forests, Our Future”), the event underscored the city’s growing commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability. Over 2,450 trees were planted across two areas. Over 2,450 […]
The House of Representatives (HRep) celebrated the contributions of senior citizens to nation-building during its flag raising ceremony to mark the Elderly Filipino Week. “Our elderly have spent decades building our communities and supporting the development of our country. It is our sheer duty as lawmakers and staff to keep pushing for policies that protect […]
Amid suggestions to replace Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged fellow lawmakers and government officials to prioritize implementing the commitment of the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to lower out-of-pocket medical expenses of Filipinos that he secured during the House […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team extended assistance to displaced workers of Calbayog City, Western Samar, underscoring the continued support for livelihood programs that benefit disadvantaged communities. The initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Go and local leaders such as Board Member Ancecio Guades. Senate Bill No. 420 aims to provide short-term employment […]
“Walang perpekto sa atin. Kung mali ang direksyon mo, sabihin mo, ‘Lord, sorry, magbabago ako’.” This was the message of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano as he encouraged fellow Taguigeños to be willing to repent and change oneself in order to be an instrument in the continued transformation Taguig City. In his speech during the official […]
Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for a measure which seeks to expand and maximize the use of the Special Education Fund (SEF) to assist schools in their needed resources and pave the way for better learning outcomes. Senate Bill No. 2845 proposes to amend the Local Government Code to empower local school boards to use […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warmly welcomed 24 volunteer delegates from the Korean National Red Cross Gyeonggi Chapter to officially kick off the third batch’s five-day visit to the country. The purpose of the visit that took place from October 2 to 6 is to foster international cooperation, enhance global partnership, and promote friendship and […]
The E-Future Motors Philippines, Inc., together with the Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose (People’s Jeep), launched electric jeepneys at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. Present were E-Future CEO Bongkyun Shin, Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose People’s Jeep President Michael Abella, and Assistant City Director Allyn Luv Dignadice. 10 electric jeepneys (e-jeepneys) were launched to ply the route of […]