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PIMENTEL LEADS MEDICAL MISSION IN MARIKINA CITY

Senator Koko Pimentel and Special Envoy Kat Pimentel, in collaboration with Manila Doctors Hospital, conducted the Marikina Multi-Specialty Medical Mission and Surgical Screening, benefiting more than 1,600 patients. The medical mission brought together a dedicated team of 130 volunteer doctors, surgeons, and nurses in a grand health caravan in Barangay Malanday in Marikina City. Pimentel […]

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SENATE FOCUSED ON CRITICAL LEGISLATION — ESCUDERO

Senate President Chiz Escudero wants the Senate to focus on crafting laws that alleviate the daily burdens of Filipinos, guided by his vision, “Hayahay ang Buhay, Bayang Matiwasay”. Escudero said that while the upper chamber will continue to pass business-friendly bills like the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating […]

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LEGARDA TO PRIVATE SECTOR: PROTECT ENVIRONMENT

Senator Loren Legarda has called on the private sector to play a pivotal role in environmental protection, emphasizing their significant impact on the ecosystem. Legarda reminded the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) partner-stakeholders of their crucial role in environmental protection during the 2024 Philippine Environmental Month Culminating Activity at the National Museum of […]

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HOUSE TACKLES CREATION OF MORE STATE UNIVERSITIES

The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by Baguio City Representative Mark Go convened recently to deliberate on House measures seeking to enhance access to higher education through the establishment of satellite and regular campuses of state universities across the provinces. One of the bills approved at the committee level was House Bill […]

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BULACAN GOV’T HOSTS MASS BAPTISM FOR 184 KIDS

A total of 184 children, ranging from infants to seven years old, were blessed with the Sacrament of Baptism during the Binyagang Bayan event organized by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office at the Mother of Perpetual Help Quasi-Parish in Brgy. Gaya-gaya, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan recently. Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando […]

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AGRI EYES HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR FARMERS, FISHERS

In an effort to boost information dissemination efforts on the health benefits for farmers, fisherfolk, and all Filipinos nationwide, AGRI Party-list represented by Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee entered into a partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) led by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr.  In a ceremony held in Taguig […]

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NOGRALES ON NCR WAGE HIKE: A ‘MUCH-NEEDED RELIEF’

The chair of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee hailed the approval of a wage hike for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila, saying it will provide “much-needed relief” amid the high cost of living in the capital. “Napapanahon ang wage hike na ito. This will provide much needed and immediate relief to […]

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CUA TO LGUS: USE ADDED FUNDS FOR PEOPLE’S BENEFIT

Local government units (LGUs) are set to receive a greater share of funds for next year. With the upcoming increase, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua reminded his fellow local leaders to ensure that these funds are spent on programs that would benefit their communities. Cua said that […]

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SOLON SLAMS MERALCO FOR P15 ONLINE PAYMENT CHARGE

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, vice chairperson of the House committee on legislative franchises, has berated Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for imposing a “convenience fee” of P15 per transaction on customers who pay their monthly electricity bills using the company’s online portal. “Meralco is nickel-and-diming its 7.9 million customers with the extra charge on […]

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QC GOV’T OPENS ‘KLINIKA EASTWOOD’ HIV CARE CLINIC

As part of its Pride Month celebration, the Quezon City government inaugurated “Klinika Eastwood”, which will provide comprehensive HIV and STI testing, counseling, and treatment services, among others. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the inauguration of the landmark project, the first Private-Public Partnership (PPP) in the country to establish such a facility, together with officials of […]