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Senator Raffy Tulfo paid tribute and praised the sacrifices of over a million Filipinos in different parts of the world. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, made the statement during the “Filipinas Ultramar Symposium: Philippines Beyond Borders – Towards a National Consensus on the Philippine Diaspora” held recently at the Diamond Hotel, […]
With the “politician’s initiative” killed by a presidential order, the P12-billion fund in the Commission on Election’s (Comelec) 2024 budget earmarked for a plebiscite should now be used for other purposes, Senator Chiz Escudero said. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation chaired by Senator Imee Marcos, Escudero disclosed […]
Public officials and individuals who are behind the fake people’s initiative should face accountability. This was the statement of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa during the Senate Electoral Reform and People’s Participation Committee’s investigation into the alleged bribery and payoffs in exchange of Filipinos’ signature for charter change. “Kahit po suspendido ng Commission on Elections […]
The entirety of Eastern Samar unites in cleaning the coastal areas of the province through project KLEAN which abbreviates “Kalikasan, Linisan, Estehanon Aksyon Na”. Project KLEAN is a year-long project that sets its eyes to clean and protect the coastal areas and preserve natural marine resources. This initiative also aimed to address environmental concerns while […]
The Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024 successfully showcased Iloilo as a fun, foodie, and friendly province. This, as nine towns through their respective festivals, gave impressive and captivating performances highlighting the province’s rich history, culture and tradition; abundant resources; and loving and friendly Ilonggos. Kasadyahan, through the years, has been an integral part of the Iloilo […]
Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed that law enforcers and other persons in authority involved in covering up evidence in drug trafficking and other heinous crimes be slapped with the harsher penalty of up to 20 years in prison instead of the current maximum 12-year jail term. “Law enforcers and other persons […]
The House of Representatives on second reading House Bill No. 9726, which seeks to strengthen the governance and management of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System. The bill seeks to increase student access to free, quality, and globally competitive education so that the country can have more professionals trained in science, technology, and innovation. […]
The Manila City government formally opened the newly renovated 10-storey Rosauro Almario Elementary School (RAES) located in Tondo, Manila. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the inauguration of the 227 air conditioned classrooms and 12 air conditioned offices recently. About 8,000 students, or 35 students per classroom, can be catered. Following RAES’ renovation, about 8,000 students, […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the government’s pursuit for more investments in healthcare as mentioned by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which include the creation of 179 Regional Specialty Centers and the renovation of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) Annex building in Quezon City by 2028. Go is the principal sponsor and is one of […]
The closure of CNN Philippines is a great loss to public information, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on public information and mass media, noted the loss of CNN Philippines took place amid much politicking in the country. “Bayan ko. Sa kalagitnaan ng politicking sa lahat ng sulok, ito po ang magaganap […]