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Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa spearheaded the inquiry into the welfare of the town carnivals, more popularly known as “perya.” The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs conducted the investigation amid the industry’s vulnerability to exploitation, harassment, and unfair treatment. “It serves as a lifeline for many operators and their families, providing a […]
Senator Grace Poe hailed the 10 winners of the 2023 Galing Pook Award and urged them to be genuine examples to other local government units (LGUs) at improving lives in communities. “The Philippine Senate proudly joins the Galing Pook Foundation and its partners in congratulating and commending the awardees of the 2023 Galing Pook Awards […]
The Provincial Government of Samar has brought its medical services closer to its constituents, through its latest healthcare program, the Ospital Sa Barangay (OSB). Governor Sharee Ann Tan explained the conception of this project. “I have heard their plight, that is why we have strategized this program where our medical experts provide the much-needed health […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval of the third phase of the military’s modernization plan, which includes the procurement of the country’s first submarine warship, has been welcomed by Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, one-time chairperson of the House committee on strategic intelligence. “We have to build up the capability of our armed forces to […]
In a bid to revolutionize the structure and operations of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Senate approved on final reading a proposed measure that seeks to introduce organizational reforms in the institution. With 23 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2449 or the PNP Organizational Reforms Act, sponsored […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the frequent accidents on the roads caused by the mishandling and improper maintenance of live wires and unattended wires. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 922, Tulfo noted that there has been an alarming increase in road accidents nationwide caused by live cable wire mishandling […]
The Malasakit Center initiated by Senator Bong Go continues to play a crucial role in providing medical assistance to underprivileged Filipino families. A poignant narrative comes from James Santiago, a thirty-year-old resident of Barangay Caticlan in Malay, Aklan, whose daughter, Quianna Santiago, has been battling leukemia. In a heartfelt account, James expressed the gravity of […]
In celebration with the National Arts Month this February, the Provincial Government of Eastern Samar with the leadership of Governor Ben Evardone launched “SIRAK” – An Art Exhibit featuring the Local Visual Artists of Eastern Samar at the Lobby of the New Capitol Building, Borongan City, Eastern Samar. Talented artists from various parts of Eastern […]
House deputy minority leader Representative Bernadette Herrera has endorsed to the House committee on health House Bill 4602, amending the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, which became law 32 years ago in March 1992. “For too long, the provisions of Republic Act No. 7305, the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, have remained static, […]
The surge in popularity of the recently opened Pasig River Esplanade in Manila points the way for other local government units in how to develop their rivers and other water resources for the people, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua said. “Dinadagsa ngayon ang Pasig River esplanade, at […]