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Senator Bong Go extended assistance to displaced workers in Arayat, Pampanga recently as part of the government’s efforts to support individuals affected by economic difficulties. Held at the Arayat Sports Complex, Go and his Malasakit Team, in collaboration with Mayor Madir Alejandrino and Vice Mayor Bon Alejandrino, distributed grocery packs, masks, snacks, shirts, and balls […]
The dying salt industry will finally breathe new life after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No 11985 (An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines, Appropriating Funds Thereof), said Senator Cynthia Villar. Villar, principal sponsor of the bill, said this is a “welcome development” and “we thank President […]
Senator Grace Poe called for opportunities to engage women in various fields of endeavors and leadership, saying their participation is vital to propel the nation’s growth and stability. “There is a compelling need to mobilize more women into the workforce, move them to stable jobs and income, develop their talent and pathways for advancement,” Poe […]
As part of preparations for the implementation of the Health Care Provider Network (HCPN) Program in Sarangani, the provincial government participated in the Stakeholders’ Forum recently held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The HCPN is a key aspect of the Department of Health’s (DOH) drive towards the full realization of Republic Act No. 11223, otherwise […]
The House Committee on Ways and Means chaired by Albay Representative Joey Sarte Salceda, in a joint meeting with the Committee on Senior Citizens chaired by SENIOR CITIZENS Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes, approved the revenue provisions of the substitute bill proposing employment for able senior citizens.The proposed “Employment Opportunities for Senior Citizens and Private Entities […]
In the wake of growing concerns over the construction of resorts within the Chocolate Hills, a UNESCO Heritage Geopark in Bohol, Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism development and strict compliance with environmental laws to protect particularly natural heritage sites. As a member of both the Senate Committees on Tourism and Environment, […]
It is only fitting that a non-working holiday be declared to give the nation the opportunity to commemorate the contributions of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to the nation in the last 110 years. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he chaired a Senate hearing on a proposed measure to declare July 27 a non […]
The Senate gave its final nod to the bill creating the Bulacan Special Economic Zone (BuZ) and Freeport. Sponsored by Senator Grace Poe, Senate Bill No. 2572 establishes the Bulacan Ecozone, which will host the New Manila International Airport in the province of Bulacan. Aside from Poe, Senate President Migz Zubiri co-sponsored the bill, along […]
In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, the Quezon City Government (QC) led the mass pledge of commitment of more than 11,000 male QCitizens in support of the Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere (MOVE) movement. Spearheaded by the Office of the City Mayor with Gender and Development (GAD) Council Office, at least 4,000 Quezon […]
With 240 affirmative votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 8210 aimed at addressing and resolving the gap between current and expected learning competencies.HB 8210 or the proposed “Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act” seeks to ensure that learners develop the most important learning competencies in […]