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The selection of the Philippines as host of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board of the member-countries of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will not only broaden our access to international funds for fighting planet warming; it will also prop up the role of President Marcos as champion or spokesman for […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged the government to face the reality and bite the bullet regarding the growing concerns related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). In an interview with radio station DWIZ on Saturday, Pimentel expressed hope that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would address the issue in his upcoming State […]
In preparation for the opening of classes, Bokal Atty. JP Gozos is going around the fourth district of Batangas to check on his scholars and hand over their semestral educational assistance. “Kalahati ng aming pondo ay inilalaan namin sa educational assistance,” Gozos told the crowd in Barangay Masaya, Rosario, Batangas. “Kapag ang mga bata ay […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to support the upcoming conduct of the 2024 Population Census and Community-Based Monitoring System (2024 POPCEN-CBMS) which begins July 15. “The 2024 POPCEN-CBMS is an important undertaking, and local government units should do their part in ensuring […]
Citing the health risks stemming from a new type of vaping through the so-called hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) vape, Senator Robin Padilla pushed for amendments to the Vape Law (Republic Act 11900), to provide stricter regulations for vape products. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2729, where he cited reports that HHC is a semi-synthetic cannabinoid obtained by hydrogenating […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano hailed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines as a “positive step” for military cooperation. At the same time, Cayetano also highlighted the potential challenges of the complex agreement. “It’s good to have allies,” the veteran legislator said. “But the question is saan mo gagamitin ang cooperation na […]
Senator Nancy Binay expressed concern over the use of mental health as a convenient excuse to avoid congressional inquiries and investigations. According to Binay, similar committees which are holding their respective investigations in aid of legislation must remain vigilant against the misuse of mental health claims to undermine the Senate. “Ang ayaw po nating mangyari […]
In a continuing effort to support and uplift the communities of Leyte, the Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez spearheaded the rollout of cash and rice aid meant to provide immediate relief, as well as emergency employment to residents in need.Under the Cash and Rice Distribution (CARD) program held at Barangay 94 (Tigbao) in Tacloban City […]
The Iloilo City Government, led by Mayor Jerry Treñas, officially launched the Iloilo Blooms: Bulak sa Pag-Uswag, a multi-sector beautification project with the objective to promote green living and community engagement by collecting and planting endemic flowers across the metropolis. “This is about making Iloilo a Blooming Garden City among the cities in the Philippines. […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for acting on his suggestion to implement police checkpoints uniformly for all vehicles and not limit it to motorcycles through a memorandum issuance. Amid complaints on discrimination against motorcycle riders, Tulfo, in March 2024, urged PNP to issue proper checkpoint guidelines that are fair for all […]