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The Quezon City government, led by its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC), has declared its readiness for the typhoon season, with the country expected to experience 13 to 16 storms this year. Zero casualty remains the city government’s target according to Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Nakahanda na ang lahat ng ating mga kailangan para […]
Upon the initiative of Speaker Martin Romualdez and Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, the House Committee on Appropriations met recently to examine the budgetary performance of the Department of Health (DOH) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, to ensure that it complies with requirements and utilize public funds effectively […]
For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the problem of discrimination in the country will not be solved unless the people acknowledge that it exists. “Ang dami-daming nakakaranas ng discrimination, not necessarily just because of one reason, but because they’re different,” Cayetano said pertaining to the various bills on the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act. “I think everyone in […]
To show his commitment to assisting the Filipino people in their recovery especially those belonging in vulnerable sectors, Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit team aided impoverished senior citizens in Binangonan, Rizal. Known as Mr. Malasakit, Go acknowledged the role of the elderly and their significant contributions to each family and their communities while underscoring the government’s […]
British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils paid a courtesy call on newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero at the Senate, underscoring the flourishing partnership between the Philippines and the United Kingdom. During their meeting, Beaufils noted the smooth UK-Philippines relations and emphasized that bilateral trade is at an all-time high. The ambassador and Escudero […]
Members of the House Committees on Human Rights and Public Order and Safety met recently in a joint hearing to discuss the implications of the pandemic treaty and the international health regulations (IHR) on the country’s implementation of national health policies and programs. Committee on Public Order and Safety chairman Representative Dan Fernandez, in House […]
Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando sent a message far and wide to Bulakenyos and Filipinos alike, to take pride in, value, and show respect for the national flag during the celebration of National Flag Days this morning coinciding the Flag Rasing Ceremony held in front of the Provincial Capitol in the City of Malolos. With the […]
Citing that the farming and fisheries account for 30 percent in the country’s poverty level, Senator Cynthia Villar has spelled out the laws she crafted to address this condition. Speaking during the National Agricultural and Fisheries Month celebration held at Department of Agriculture in Quezon City, Villar said the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reports showed […]
Advocating for the welfare of hard-working Filipinos across different sectors, Senator Bong Go takes pride in the recent enactment of a law that will significantly bolster labor protection for workers in the movie and television industries. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently signed Republic Act 11996, also known as the “Eddie Garcia Law,” named after the […]
Top international and local Red Cross leaders paid a courtesy call on newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero at the Senate Ceremonial Hall recently. Escudero warmly welcomed Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chair and former senator Richard Gordon. During […]