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BONG GO JOINS ALORAN SUPER HEALTH CENTER TURNOVER

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his commitment to serve the Filipino people with compassion and urgency during the turnover ceremony of the Aloran Super Health Center in Barangay Lobogon, Aloran, Misamis Occidental. “Hindi ko sasayangin ang tiwala na ibinigay ninyo sa akin. Magseserbisyo ako sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya, dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo,” […]

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VILLAFUERTE: KONEKTADO LAW TO BRIDGE DIGITAL GAP

With next month’s effectivity of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the “Konektadong Pinoy Act,” Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte sees a “major leap forward” soon in President Marcos’ goal to bridge the digital divide by bringing in more overseas investors,  connecting all of our nearly 11,000 remote and underserved barangays, and slashing  internet costs by half in […]

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LGU SUPPORT URGED ON RICE IMPORT BAN EXTENSION

Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte has called for all-out backing by local government units (LGUs) for measures issued by President Marcos  extending the rice import ban and assigning a pivotal role to LGUs in boosting the incomes of palay growers come harvest time while at the same cutting down the retail cost of rice for consumers. The senior vice […]

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VILLAFUERTE LAUDS EU-PH GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENTS

As Philippine and European Union (EU) negotiators moved closer to nailing down talks on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and this major economic bloc, Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte has cited the robust business partnership between Danish and other European investors, on one hand,  and Filipino officials in Camarines Sur and the rest […]

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BENITEZ URGES CONGRESS TO TACKLE ‘EMMAN BILL’

Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez hopes that Congress will soon start deliberating on a bill that seeks to protect the public against online harassment by requiring digital platforms to act swiftly on reported cases of harassment. During a recent interview on Abante Radio, Benitez, the author of House Bill No. 5750 or the “Emman […]

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SPEAKER DY GETS SUPPORT OF PARTY-LIST COALITION FOR STEADY LEADERSHIP

The Party-List Coalition Foundation, Inc. (PCFI), representing the largest organized bloc of party-list lawmakers in the House of Representatives, has issued a manifesto expressing “continuous and unwavering support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, praising his stabilizing leadership and commitment to transparency and institutional reform. “The Speaker has provided “steady, unifying leadership at a time […]

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BERNOS BACKS SOLAR ENERGY USE IN DOH HOSPITALS

Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos expressed his support for the Department of Health’s plan to use solar energy in hospitals and other health facilities. “The government should lead the way in efforts to use renewable energy. The DOH’s plan to utilize RE, particularly solar energy, is one that I fully support, and I hope […]

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ULAP BACKS FREDERICK GO AS NEW FINANCE SECRETARY

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has expressed its support for new Finance Secretary Frederick Go. “I congratulate Secretary Frederick Go on his appointment as the new Secretary of Finance on behalf of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP). We express our full support for Secretary Go and welcome his […]

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LEVISTE IS NEW OWNER OF SOLIDARIDAD BOOKSHOP

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste will be the new owner of Solidaridad Bookshop, the iconic Manila literary institution and long-standing cultural landmark. Leviste is making this investment to ensure Solidaridad’s continued operations and help preserve the legacy of National Artist F. Sionil Jose with the continued advice of the Jose family. The legislator is the […]

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MANILA PROSECUTORS, JUDGES TO GET ALLOWANCES

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of more than ₱22.3 million worth of allowances for prosecutors and judges assigned to the capital, continuing a week of payouts that earlier saw ₱317 million in year-end benefits released for City Hall employees.The Mayor made the announcement after a meeting with senior officials from […]