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CamSur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has proposed a human resources development program (HRDP) for civilian or non-uniformed personnel (NUP) in the military and all uniformed agencies to make sure these workers are entitled to the same benefits such as merit promotion, training plus scholarship grants and incentive awards that their uniformed co-workers now enjoy. As part […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III joined the government in extending heartfelt gratitude to the State of Qatar for its commendable mediation efforts that resulted in the successful release of hostages including a Filipino held by Palestinian group Hamas. “We are immensely grateful to the Government of Qatar for its tireless efforts in securing the […]
Following the announcement of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) that it would be increasing members’ benefits by as much as 30%, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee said on Friday that he would continue advocating for no balance billing so that struggling Filipino families would not need to shell out a single peso for urgent […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III raised concerns about the exorbitant rental rates for the so-called “modern automatic counting machines” (ACMs) proposed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to be used for the 2025 National and Local Elections. “Under the proposed budget of the Comelec for the next fiscal year, a substantial portion amounting to […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, expressed his concern over the reported alarming increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Philippines, particularly among teenagers. Responding to questions about the increasing HIV infections in an interview after aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go emphasized the need for a comprehensive […]
Shared solutions to shared concerns. This, according to Senate President Migz Zubiri, is the goal of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF 31) which is held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City from November 23 to 25, 2023. “275 delegates from 19 countries, including the Philippines submitted resolutions on political, economic and […]
For two consecutive years, the local government of Angeles City, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has been awarded the Gawad Makabata for Local Chief Executive Category. The award was conferred by the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) — Central Luzon during the 31st National Children’s Month Regional Culminating […]
The 23-member minority bloc in the House of Representatives has lauded the decision of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to renew the payout of cash aid to 761,140 “reassessed” households under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), including their withheld subsidies from January to September. “We are grateful to DSWD Secretary Rex […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Thursday hailed the impending passage of the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act as a significant step to addressing the need for employment and high-growth industries that will contribute to the country’s economic growth, and urged the government to properly implement its provisions so it achieves its objectives. Following […]
The Provincial Government of Samar distributed its Local Social Integration Program (LSIP) packages to some 33 former communist rebels recently at the Abanador Hall, Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City. In her message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “We have crafted these programs for your benefit as you have a special place in our hearts.” “In return, […]