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ZUBIRI TO IPU MEMBERS: HELP BROKER PEACE IN WPS

Senate President Migz Zubiri appealed to fellow members of the International Parliamentarian Union (IPU) to be “facilitators of peace” amidst all wars and conflict happening in different parts of the world, even in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In his speech at the IPU General Debate in Geneva, Switzerland last, Zubiri rallied the IPU to […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR RECOGNIZED FOR BIODIVERSITY WORK

For her initiatives in eliminating poverty and maintaining a healthy environment, Senator Cynthia Villar was given the distinguished Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association of the Philippines in a ceremony held at Manila Hotel. Villar was acknowledged for the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Goal No. 1 (Poverty Eradication) and SDG Goal […]

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DA DECLARES: SULTAN KUDARAT IS BIRD-FLU FREE

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has declared Sultan Kuradat as avian influenza-free province, allowing movement of birds including chickens, duck and other poultry products within and outside the province. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. declared Sultan Kudarat province AI-free following the negative AI test results from surveillance activities and more than 90 days after […]

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ILOILO CITY SOON DECLARED ASF-FREE, SAYS DA

Iloilo City is now eligible to be declared African swine fever (ASF)-free, based on the assessment made by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas. DA-6 regional executive director Dennis Arpia, in a letter to Mayor Jerry Treñas, informed the latter that the required documents submitted by the city government for the local declaration of “ASF-free” […]

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ANGELES CITY BARANGAYS GET NEW GARBAGE TRUCKS

The City Government of Angeles, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. announced the arrival and distribution of 17 new garbage trucks, as part of his administration’s initiative to improve waste management services across the city.This delivery is the first in a series, with a total of 66 units purchased to bolster the […]

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BONG GO LAUDS GROUNDBREAKING OF PILI HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go commended the grand opening of the Pili Public Market in Camarines Sur, along with the groundbreaking of the Pili Super Health Center recently. As the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go has been instrumental in supporting these projects, underscoring his belief in their significant potential to enhance his constituents’ […]

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NAT’L SCIENTIST AWARDEE CARMENCITA PADILLA LAUDED

The Senate recently adopted Resolution No. 806 recognizing and commending Dr. Carmencita Padilla for receiving the order of national scientist award conferred by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Senator Pia Cayetano, author and sponsor of the resolution, expressed gratitude to Dr. Padilla for pushing the passage of the Newborn Screening Act in 2004 and the Rare […]

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2 SOLONS BARE SOLUTIONS TO NCR ‘TRAFFIC CALAMITY’

The chairman and vice chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development said they “empathize” with the Management Association of the Philippines and the whole business community that the country is in a “traffic calamity.” “Yes, I agree that we have a Traffic Calamity, not only here in Metro-Manila but also in metropolitan areas […]

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ILOILO CITY DECLARES PERTUSSIS OUTBREAK

The Iloilo City government, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, has officially declared an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough). The declaration came following the recommendation of the Health and Sanitation Cluster headed by the City Health Office (CHO) which logged 15 cases of pertussis as of March 25, seven of which are confirmed […]

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BONG GO AIDS FIRE-HIT SURIGAO CITY RESIDENTS

Senator Bong Go has taken proactive measures to address the needs of families affected by a recent fire incident in Barangay San Juan, Surigao City. 45 households received essential relief, including both food and non-food items.  Additionally, direct financial assistance of P2,000 per household has been allocated to address their immediate needs. “It is Sen. […]