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BATAAN GOV. GARCIA BAGS WHO TOBACCO CONTROL AWARD

Bataan Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia, Jr. received an outstanding recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) for being one of the three awardees from the Western Pacific Region “for his vital contributions to tobacco control” which focused this year on protecting children from tobacco industry interference. The other two awardees were Hangzhou Municipal People’s […]

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LEE CALLS FOR PH CARABAO CENTER BUDGET HIKE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday said that optimizing the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) by increasing its budget and upgrading its research and innovation, will help revive the dairy industry post-El Niño. This, after the National Dairy Authority (NDA) sought P2.5 billion budget to support the procurement of at least 5,000 imported cattle […]

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48 NEW RESERVISTS FINISH BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

Senator Robin Padilla commended the 48 new reservists who completed their Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) as he urged them to be a symbol to influence the youth to be part of the reservist program. In his message during the graduation rites held at the Philippine Navy headquarters, Padilla told the new reservists, mostly from […]

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CAYETANO LAUDS ALAS PILIPINAS FOR PODIUM FINISH

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano encouraged the Philippine women’s national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, to remain persistent not only in their individual capabilities but also as a cohesive unit in order to foster the Filipinos’ love for athletics. “Whether your goal is to be a better person or a better player, if you have an advocacy […]

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NEW LAW HIKING TEACHERS’ ‘CHALK’ ALLOWANCE LAUDED

Senator Bong Go commended the signing of Republic Act No. 11997, or the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act,” by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, a significant legislative measure aimed at increasing the teaching supply allowances for public school teachers. This law, which key legislative members ceremonially signed on June 3 in Malacañang, seeks to ease educators’ financial […]

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ADIONG PUSHES FOR SPEEDY REHAB OF MARAWI CITY

In a dedicated effort to accelerate the rehabilitation of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, chairperson of the House Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation, led an ocular site visit and public consultation here wherein he emphasized the earnest desire of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Speaker Martin Romualdez to complete the […]

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BULACAN VICE GOV CASTRO WINS PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Bulacan Vice Governor Alexis Castro was named Distinguished Icon in Public Service 2024 during the Asia’s Golden Icon Award held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila recently. Castro has demonstrated strong leadership among his constituents as he heads the legislative council and as chairman of the Committee on Social Services.  Known for his advocacy […]

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CAYETANO TELLS GRADUATES: FOLLOW UNIQUE PATHS

“Nadiscover niyo na ba, graduates, kung ano ang plano ng Diyos sa inyo?” With these thought-provoking words, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano began his heartfelt message about finding one’s purpose during the 52nd graduation ceremony of the Bagong Tanyag Integrated School in the City of Taguig. “God has a plan for each and every one of […]

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CHINESE NATIONALS IN PARAÑAQUE VILLAGE ALARM TULFO

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the alarming influx of Chinese nationals in Multinational Village, Parañaque. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1043, Tulfo noted that resident-homeowners of Multinational Village have been persistently complaining about said influx in their community since 2019 when Chinese workers purportedly employed by Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators […]

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BONG GO: MORE FINANCIAL AID FOR PINOY OLYMPIANS

Senator Bong Go appealed to the government and other stakeholders to provide utmost support to Filipino athletes who qualified for the upcoming 2024 summer Olympics to be held in Paris, France. In line with this call, Go has recently expressed intent to provide financial support to competing athletes in the upcoming Olympics in collaboration with […]