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BONG GO JOINS ‘MALASAKIT SA KOOPERATIBA’ IN LAGUNA

Following his participation in the 20th Kesong Puti Festival and distribution of assistance to displaced workers, Senator Bong Go joined the recent “Malasakit sa Kooperatiba” event in cooperation with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Held at the Cultural Center Provincial Capitol, Go and his Malasakit Team assisted 23 cooperatives as they […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR JOINS LAYAG-WPS PROJECT IN ZAMBALES

Since a big percentage of our fish production comes from the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senator Cynthia Villar cited the need for a “balikatan” to protect it. Amid the challenges in the country’s fishing sector, Villar assured Filipino fishermen of their continuing efforts to prioritize them. “As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, I […]

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LAZATIN BAGS OUTSTANDING MAYOR FOR LUZON AWARD

For his unwavering dedication to improving social welfare and development of Angeles City residents, Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. was named “Outstanding Local Chief Executive of the Philippines, Highly Urbanized City Category for Luzon.” The Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Inc. (ALSWDOPI) has recognized the “strong political will” of […]

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STATE OF CALAMITY IN ILOILO CITY AMID WATER WOES

The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) has recommended the declaration of state of calamity due to water scarcity. Mayor Jerry Treñas, chairman of the CDRRMC, emphasized that the declaration will allow the city to utilize its quick response fund (QRF) to procure additional water, and provide for the immediate potable water needs of affected […]

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FOREIGN INVESTMENTS SEEN WITH PBBM TRIPS – REYES

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said the 90-percent increase in the country’s foreign direct investments (FDI) is proof that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trips abroad benefit the Philippine economy. “As I have said time and again, PBBM is our country’s chief salesman, and he is doing a very good job at it. The results […]

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BONG GO TO PARENTS: GET KIDS VAXXED VS PERTUSSIS

Senator Bong Go has strongly advocated for parents to be informed and support government efforts in vaccinating their children against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as well as other diseases. During an interview after attending the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba event in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Go highlighted the critical nature of timely immunization facilitated by […]

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LAS PIÑAS MARKS BIRTHDAY OF SAN EZEKIEL MORENO

In line with a Villar family tradition, Senator Cynthia Villar led the celebration of San Ezekiel Moreno’s 176th birthday through music. “It is through songs and music that we are able to relive the love, compassion, service and message of San Ezekiel Moreno,” Villar stressed. Through the Las Piñas Chorale Festival, the veteran legislator said […]

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PH JOINS 60TH VENICE BIENNALE ART EXHIBITION

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the visionary and principal advocate of the Philippine representation in the Venice Biennale, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s participation of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale de Venezia. “I am proud that we are now still actively participating in the oldest and […]

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ANTI-DOPING IN SPORTS BILL GETS HOUSE OK

The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development chaired by Isabela Representative Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III met with the Senate Committee on Sports, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), as well as Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (PHINADO) to ensure that the country fully complies with the world anti-doping code.Dy said that the […]

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NEW SAMAR POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE BREAKS GROUND

A groundbreaking ceremony of the new Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) building was conducted recently at Brgy. Pupua, Catbalogan City.  The P29.1M building will stand on the 2-hectare lot donated by the Provincial Government through Governor Sharee Ann Tan. Its funding source is the General Appropriations Act CY 2023, with the Department of Public Works […]