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DIGITAL INFRA TO BOOST E-GOVERNANCE – CAYETANO

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the need for the country to develop digital infrastructures to fully leverage e-governance and thrive in the digital age. In his sponsorship speech for the E-Governance Act (Senate Bill No. 2781), Cayetano highlighted the potential of modern technology to streamline government services, promote transparency, and improve service delivery. “Only God […]

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12M FILIPINOS GET AID FROM MALASAKIT CENTERS

Senator Bong Go, the main proponent of the Malasakit Centers program, proudly highlighted that nearly 12 million Filipinos have benefited from the program since its inception. Official data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveals that a total of 11,828,630 patients have been served through Malasakit Centers from 2019 to May 2024. Malasakit Centers bring […]

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GOVERNORS ANSWER ROMUALDEZ’S CALL TO FIGHT POVERTY

Provincial governors have accepted the challenge of Speaker Martin Romualdez to help President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s intensified campaign in fighting poverty and other problems the nation and their communities are facing. They told the 300-plus-strong House of Representatives leader that they are ready to extend a helping hand and share the same aspirations for their […]

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HOUSE STARTS PROBE OF ZAMBO CITY ELECTRIC COOP

The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, chaired by Manila Representative Joel Chua, opened an inquiry into the financial situation of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO). In his privilege speech recently, Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe highlighted ZAMCELCO’s financial woes, including P4.6 billion in liabilities, 22% systems loss and monthly losses of about […]

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PHILHEALTH TOLD: REDEFINE ‘INDIGENT’ IN COVERAGE

Senate President Chiz Escudero called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to rethink what it means to be indigent when it comes to the health requirements of Filipinos. Insofar as the health of people is concerned, Escudero said being indigent takes on a whole different meaning. “Any person who is sick or who has […]

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TULFO TO CHR: HELP WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED INDIGENTS

Senator Raffy Tulfo has urged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to identify and help wrongfully imprisoned indigent persons in the country who were abused by state authorities to attain freedom and get the right justice. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance on the 2025 budget of CHR, Tulfo shared that he […]

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PADILLA WANTS BETTER ‘BALIK-ISLAM’ REPRESENTATION

Members of the “Balik-Islam” community will soon get much-needed representation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), once a bill filed by Senator Robin Padilla is passed into law. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2819, which ensures broader representation for the NCMF by including one commissioner from the Balik-Islam community. “To strengthen the NCMF’s inclusivity […]

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BULACAN’S SINGKABAN FEST OFFERS FREE VET SERVICES

The Provincial Government of Bulacan extends its care to Bulakenyo furry friends by offering free veterinary services and promoting responsible pet ownership through Veterinary Medical Mission spearheaded by the Provincial Veterinary Office as part of the weeklong celebration of Singkaban Festival 2024 to be held at the Mini-Forest Stage, Capitol Compound in Malolos, Bulacan on […]

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ROMUALDEZ WELCOMES RICE PRICE DROP IN NCR MARKETS

Speaker Martin Romualdez welcomed the significant decline in the prices of rice after confirming the availability of rice selling by as low as P42 per kilo during a visit to three key markets in Metro Manila recently. Romualdez visited Guadalupe Market in Makati, as well as the Farmers’ Market and Nepa Q-Mart in Quezon City […]

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ANGELES CITY GOV’T TO AWARD MODEL EMPLOYEES

The city government led by Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to award model employees on December 5, 2024, recognizing their hard work and unwavering dedication in serving Angeleños. “Ito na po ang ika-anim na pagkakataon na mabibigyan ng award ang ating model employees. For the past six years, they have been backbone of giving […]