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BERNOS MOBILIZES AID FOR NANDO AFFECTED ABRA

Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos on Tuesday gave assurances that his office is ready to extend assistance to those in his province who have suffered losses due to Super Typhoon Nando. “Even as we have yet to assess the total damage caused by Super Typhoon Nando, our fellow Abreños can rest assured that my […]

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ILOILO CITY FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT STARTS

Iloilo City is set to revolutionize its urban sports infrastructure with the groundbreaking La Paz Plaza Football Ground Lighting Project, a collaborative effort between the Iloilo City Government and Global Business Power (GBP) that promises to elevate local sports development. The project is 75% complete and on track for an October 7 launch. It will […]

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GARAFIL IS NEW HOUSE SECRETARY GENERAL

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy, elected lawyer Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil as Secretary General and retired Army Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Melchor Dela Cruz as Sergeant-at-Arms.  Garafil said that she will work closely with House officials and staff to ensure that “legislative processes are efficient, transparent and responsive” in support of the […]

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KIKO BACKS RETURN OF WITNESSES’ ILL-GOTTEN MONEY

As arguments heat up during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Senator Kiko Pangilinan stressed that there is no law that prevents those involved in the flood control corruption scandal from giving back stolen funds and luxury vehicles, among others. This comes as debates on the restitution of the stolen funds and vehicles rose during […]

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ALAN CAYETANO PUSHES FOR CULTURE OF INTEGRITY

“Can we fix the whole Philippines?” It’s possible, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano told the country’s judges, if those in the justice system help shape a culture of integrity. Speaking before the 25th Convention of the Metropolitan and City Judges Association of the Philippines (MetCJAP) recently, Cayetano said the Philippines can break free from […]

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BONG GO TO GOV’T: BUILD MORE EVACUATION CENTERS

Notwithstanding the sudden heavy downpour, Senator Bong Go visited families affected by a fire incident in Barangay Culiat, Quezon City recently. Go asked the government to prioritize the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 12076 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which he also principally authored and co-sponsored.  The law mandates the establishment of safe […]

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NAZAL FILES BILL TO END ‘PADRINO SYSTEM’ IN GOV’T

Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Representative Robert Nazal is pushing for the “Gobyernong Walang Padrino” Bill meant to “restore faith in government and institutionalize meritocracy, transparency, and accountability in the civil service.” Nazal said, “given the current crisis of confidence in government and bureaucracy because of corruption in infrastructure projects, our House Bill 242 is a timely solution.” […]

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MAYOR ISKO: CASES TO BE FILED VS MENDIOLA RIOTERS

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced that about 216 persons—127 adults and 89 minors—have been arrested in connection with the September 21 riot that broke out in Mendiola amid a protest against corruption.  Domagoso said charges will be filed against the rioters as he urged their parents to cooperate with authorities.  “May sinira […]

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BONG GO HAILS ENACTMENT OF E-GOVERNANCE ACT

Senator Bong Go, one of the authors and co-sponsors of Republic Act No. 12254 or the E-Governance Act, welcomed the law’s recent enactment, which institutionalizes the use of digital platforms to make government services more efficient and accessible to all Filipinos. The law mandates the creation of a Unified E-Governance Project Management Office under the […]

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LACSON: BSP’S P500K WITHDRAWAL CAP TO CURB BRIBERY

Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson lauded the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas over the weekend for tightening the rules on large cash transactions by capping withdrawals at P500,000 per banking day. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigating the corruption behind anomalous flood control projects, said this will make things more inconvenient for […]