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CALOOCAN LGU WORKERS GET SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING

A two-day sign language training was offered by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) to Caloocan City frontliners, Barangay PWD Focal Persons, and PWD Groups for an effective and inclusive delivery of service to the deaf and hard of hearing communities. The program featured sensitivity training aimed at proper communication with people from other […]

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6 LGUS RECEIVE PEOPLE’S SURVIVAL FUND – LEGARDA

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the turnover of the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) to local government unit beneficiaries, saying it would bolster the execution of their climate change adaptation programs as the country works on being disaster resilient. “The PSF will help local governments’ adaptation activities in relation to land and water resources […]

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MARK VILLAR JOINS DTI NOCHE BUENA PRICE WATCH

Senator Mark Villar, as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, joined DTI in their price monitoring activity of Noche Buena items in one of the grocery stores in Divisoria. “Ngayong malapit na po ang kapaskuhan, kailangan na mas mahigpit ang ating monitoring ng mga presyo ng produkto upang masigurado na magiging […]

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BONG GO BAGS EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Senator Bong Go was given the Legacy Award of Excellence in Public Service during the Philippine Legacy Gala 2023 Awarding Ceremonies recently at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, Manila. The Legacy Award of Excellence in Public Service is a testament to Go’s commitment and immeasurable contributions to help impoverished Filipinos particularly in terms […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN AFFIRMS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SUPPORT

Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes underscored the importance of having child-specific programs to give a better future to the next generation. “Supporting the children is tantamount to ensuring the future of this country. It is of prime importance that the children should not be left behind,” Reyes said. Reyes also pushed for more collaborative […]

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SENATE HOSTS SUCCESSFUL INT’L PARLIAMENTARY FORUM

The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its gratitude to various national and local government agencies for their contributions to the country’s successful hosting of the three-day 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31). Sponsored by Senate President Migz Zubiri, the chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 870 (SRN 870), commending relevant government agencies and local government […]

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TULFO TO ANGKAS: DISMISS RIDER OVER ATTEMPTED RAPE

Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the management of ride-hailing firm Angkas to dismiss its rider Aurelio Subiera who allegedly robbed and attempted to rape his passenger last November 12 in Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City. During the Senate hearing of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, Tulfo berated Angkas representative Jauro Castro for merely suspending Subiera […]

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BONG GO IS PH EAGLES OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDEE

Senator Bong Go was honored with the Philippine Eagles Outstanding Service Award during the 43rd National Assembly and 44th National Congress of the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Philippine Eagles, Inc. The event took place at The Tent in Las Piñas City’s Vista Global South recently. The Fraternal Order of Eagles particularly lauded Go for his “steadfast […]

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MANGALDAN, PANGASINAN MARKS ‘BUNTIS DAY 2023’

A total of 238 pregnant women gathered at the Mangaldan Infirmary and Urgent Care Clinic in Pangasinan to attend the Buntis Day 2023 Celebration spearheaded by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mangaldan under the leadership of Mayor Bona Fe De Vera Parayno. Upholding the theme, “B.untis O.naen N.atan la A.sikasuen”, De Vera Parayno, who […]

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BILL PROTECTING OFW FAMILIES GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chaired by KABAYAN Party-list Representative Ron Salo approved with amendments the unnumbered substitute bill institutionalizing mechanisms for the protection and welfare of minor children and families left behind by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by OFW families in the Philippines, […]