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Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team, in a concerted effort with Councilor Mikey Belmonte, extended vital support to the underserved communities in Quezon City. The endeavor is part of Go and Belmonte’s ongoing holiday outreach program, aptly named “Pamaskong Handog”. This particular initiative represents a continuation of their committed assistance efforts, which took place on December […]
Senator Robin Padilla appealed to the Department of Budget and Management to help find sources of funding for benefits for barangay health workers (BHWs), especially those in far-flung areas. Padilla lamented that while the BHWs work as “foot soldiers” to ensure Filipinos’ health, especially in far-flung areas, not all local government units could afford to […]
Senator Cynthia Villar called on the public to support our entrepreneurs and appreciate their products, passion, and innovations. “Your purchase and patronage of their products are investments in the sustainable future of our local businesses, communities, and economy,” Villar said during the 23rd World Bazaar Festival organized by Worldbex Services International in Pasay City recently. […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco thanked the Cebu Provincial government for its commitment to build at least six Tourist Rest Areas (TRAs) in Cebu Province, and its sister cities. During the inauguration of the TRA in the Municipality of Carmen, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced that construction is underway for the TRAs that will be […]
The Quezon City Government has recorded a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city, raising the red status alert in its COVID-19 early warning system. In June 2022, the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (QCESU) has devised an early warning system to monitor cases, analyze trends, and recommend necessary measures to prevent outbreak. Based on […]
Senator Bong Go provided additional aid and support for the full recovery of typhoon victims in Oton, Leon, and Maasin in Iloilo, by organizing a relief activity at the Bakhaw Mandurriao Integrated School recently. Go’s Malasakit team provided food packs, shirts, masks, vitamins, snacks, and balls for basketball and volleyball to 78 affected households. They […]
Senator Nancy Binay said the inclusion of Philippine fabric and geopark in the United Nation’s cultural list this year provides a sound direction for the protection of the country’s heritage and cultural treasures. The designation of Bohol Island as a geosite, and the recently inscribed handwoven piña or pineapple textile of Aklan province into the Representative List […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros led a follow-up activity to the Atin Ito Christmas convoy, “Pasko n’Atin ‘To,” — a Christmas gift-giving activity for West Philippine Sea (WPS) frontliners, including fisherfolk communities and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros, in partnership with Bridges of Benevolent Initiative Foundation (BBIF) and Vivant Foundation, distributed […]
With the Philippines joining the world in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR), House Committee on Human Rights Chair Benny Abante Jr. reiterated the need to continue promoting human rights, and said that the House would do its part to pass legislation intended to uphold the rights of […]
The Iloilo Provincial Government, headed by Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., and Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI) officially kicked off the launch of Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Festival recently at SM City Iloilo Events Center. The event introduced the nine participating tribes: Saad Festival of Leganes; Katagman Festival of Oton; Pantat Festival of Zarraga; Cry of Jelicuon […]