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NEW LAW VS SMUGGLING TO BRING DOWN FOOD PRICES

Senate President Chiz Escudero said a new law meant to combat rampant smuggling, profiteering and hoarding of agricultural products will make food more affordable and accessible to many Filipinos and provide better income for local farmers. Escudero said the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, a priority measure of the administration which is scheduled to be signed […]

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BONG GO EXTENDS SUPPORT TO FUTURE TEACHERS

In a show of support for future educators, Senator Bong Go personally attended the Dr. Carl E. Balita Review Center’s Ultimate Final Coaching series for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) at the Cuneta Astrodome in Manila recently. “Edukasyon ang susi sa magandang kinabukasan at ang kabataan ang pag-asa at future leaders ng ating bayan,” […]

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BULACAN TEACHERS URGED: FOCUS ON LOCAL HISTORY

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando emphasized the vital role that teachers play in imparting the local history of Bulacan to today’s learners which includes fostering their appreciation and awareness of cultural heritage during the SINEliksik Bulacan Module: Pagsasanay sa Pamana event, which took place at Guiguinto Central School in Poblacion, Guiguinto, Bulacan recently. “Mga minamahal kong […]

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MORE CLASSROOMS UNDER MARCOS ADMIN, SAYS ROMUALDEZ

Speaker Martin Romualdez has assured that the Marcos administration aims to address overcrowded classrooms, enhance learning conditions, and provide students with modern facilities that foster both academic and personal growth. “Bilang Speaker, ipinapangako ko po na patuloy naming susuportahan ang mga programa ng pamahalaan para sa edukasyon. Kami ay kaagapay ng ating Pangulo sa pagsisigurong […]

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HOUSE SUSPENDS DELIBERATIONS ON DOH BUDGET

Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee on Monday deferred the House plenary deliberations on the proposed 2025 budget of the Department of Health (DOH) and its attached agencies, including the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) due to inaction and lack of specific plans to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of Filipinos on medical services. During the House […]

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LEE SLAMS DOH INACTION ON PHILHEALTH BENEFITS HIKE

Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee lamented the lack of urgency and inaction of the Department of Health (DOH) on pressing healthcare issues such as the slow implementation of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) benefits increase and non-inclusion of costly diagnostic tests in the urgent care packages despite the state health insurer’s billions of available funds. […]

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SIGNING OF MAGNA CARTA FOR PINOY MARINERS HAILED

Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed elation over the passage into law of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which institutionalizes the rights that will protect our seafarers. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law on September 23 Republic Act 12021 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers in a Ceremonial Signing at […]

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MAGNA CARTA FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS NOW A LAW

After over a decade of waiting, the bill that will ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers has become a law. Senate President Chiz Escudero thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his support for Senate Bill No. 2221 and House Bill No. 7325 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which […]

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PADILLA CONDEMNS MURDERS OF TEDURAY TRIBE MEMBERS

Senator Robin Padilla condemned the continued spate of killing of members of the Teduray tribe in the Bangsamoro Region, following the fatal shooting of Teduray leader and village councilman Elvin Moires last September 17. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1203, where he noted the number of killings in the Teduray tribe is “alarming,” with the latest […]

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NEW SUPER HEALTH CENTER BREAKS GROUND IN CEBU TOWN

Mayor Mytha Ann Canoy thanked Senator Bong Go as the legislator led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Super Health Center in Barangay South Poblacion, San Fernando, Cebu recently. Canoy expressed her deep gratitude to Go for his unwavering support to the municipality, particularly in health services and infrastructure projects. “Ako, naroon ako kanina sa South […]