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LEGARDA WANTS FUNDING FOR WOMEN, PEACE INITIATIVES

Senator Loren Legarda championed the call for integrating Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives into national policies and budget frameworks at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City. The event marks the upcoming 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 next […]

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‘7’ PLATE IN VIRAL EDSA VIDEO IS FAKE – ESCUDERO

The Land Transportation Office has confirmed to Senate President Chiz Escudero that the number “7” protocol plate used by a SUV that illegally entered the EDSA bus carousel lane was fake. Acting on the inquiry sought by Escudero about the incident that has since gone viral, the LTO has noted that no “7” protocol plate […]

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NO REWARD SCHEME IN WAR ON DRUGS – BONG GO

During a recent Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, former President Rodrigo Duterte took a decisive stand, addressing claims of a so-called “reward system” that allegedly encouraged violent actions in his administration’s anti-drug campaign. Senator Bong Go joined the discussion, supporting Duterte’s stance and refuting any allegations of incentives given to police or officials for engaging […]

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LEGARDA CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN INT’L CONGRESS

Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the reaffirmation of gender equality and advocated for women’s leadership in making the world more inclusive, humane, peaceful, and resilient. In her opening message and taking the lead at a parliamentary roundtable at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), Legarda highlighted the important role lawmakers play in driving […]

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HIGHER MERALCO REFUND IN ERC RESET — GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said a resetting by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the power distribution rate for key distribution utilities (DU), such as the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), could lead to a higher refund for consumers. The vice-chair of the Senate Committee on Energy made the statement following an estimate made by Meralco that […]

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PERMANENT EVACUATION CENTERS SOON — ROMUALDEZ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to sign soon a landmark bill establishing a network of permanent, storm-resilient evacuation centers nationwide, Speaker Martin Romualdez announced. The proposed “Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act,” championed by Romualdez and his fellow lawmakers, mandates fully equipped and disaster-ready evacuation centers in every city and municipality across the Philippines. These facilities […]

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QC GOV’T: RESPONSIBLY POST CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Ahead of the official election campaign season, the Quezon City Government reminds the public and aspiring and incumbent public officials to be responsible in putting up their political banners and tarpaulins in the City. “Bilang mga public servant at mga nagnanais pumasok sa gobyerno, kailangan nating sumunod sa mga patakaran ng pamahalaan. Irespeto natin ang […]

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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 […]