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BONG GO LEADS SARANGANI HEALTH CENTER OPENING

Senator Bong Go, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, attended the turnover ceremony for the Super Health Center in Barangay Lagundi, Kiamba, Sarangani as he underscored his commitment to advancing healthcare accessibility at the grassroots level. “Patuloy po akong tutulong sa pagpaparami ng Super Health Centers sa bansa sa abot po […]

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PADILLA SUPPORTS ANGARA LED CHA-CHA SUBCOMMITTEE

The creation of a Senate subcommittee under Senator Sonny Angara to review economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is a move in favor of the people, Senator Robin Padilla. Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, stressed this as he agreed with Senate President Migz Zubiri’s pronouncement on the […]

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BULACAN MARKS 125TH MALOLOS CONGRESS ANNIVERSARY

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and all national and local delegates in the commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic held at the historic grounds of Barasoain Church. Fernando reiterated that the governing principles of the country are rooted in the great Province of Bulacan.  “Dito unang […]

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BILL BANNING USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill adopting a policy of freedom from chemical weapons to protect the people and the global environment, and fulfill the Philippines’ international commitment under the Chemical Weapons Convention.With an overwhelming 197 votes, the chamber approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 9571, […]

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LEE PUSHES FOR FREE MEDICINE PROGRAM IN PH

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a bill seeking to establish a medicine voucher program to help indigent Filipinos have access to medicines from government hospitals, accredited drug stores and other private establishments needed for their medical treatment. “Ang nangyayari po kasi ngayon sa mga nangangailangan na pasyente, kahit covered ka pa ng […]

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TULFO TO LEAD SENATE PROBE ON PCSO LOTTO WINNERS

Senator Raffy Tulfo is set to investigate the legitimacy of all lotto jackpot winners during the continuation of the Senate hearing of the Committee on Ways and Means involving the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on January 25, Thursday. It can be recalled that PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles admitted in a Senate inquiry recently […]

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BATO SLAMS PEOPLE’S INITIATIVE ON CHARTER CHANGE

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has strongly opposed the ongoing people’s initiative, calling it “politicians’ initiative.” “P.I. means People’s Initiative, not Politicians’ Initiative,” Dela Rosa said on Facebook. The legislator particularly questioned the efforts to amend Article 17, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution and allow members of the House of Representatives and the Senate […]

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ZUBIRI TO PINOYS: RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION

Senate President Migz Zubiri has called on the Filipino people to honor the country’s historic beginnings by respecting the Constitution, and that any changes to the country’s charter must not be made based on selfish motives and ambitions. Zubiri made this assertion as he delivered his message during the 125th Anniversary celebration of the Malolos […]

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HOUSE ASSURED ON RFID DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS, PWDS

The House of Representatives received an assurance that millions of senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) would soon enjoy a 20-percent discount on the use of expressways and skyways in Metro Manila, Southern Luzon, and Northern Luzon.The committees on ways and means, senior citizens and special committee on PWDs were given the commitment by […]

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5,500 SARANGANI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS GET CASH AID

Governor Rogelio Pacquiao, together with Department of Social Welfare and Development XII Regional Director Loreto Jr Cabaya, led the turnover of Emergency Cash Assistance to families who were affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Sarangani.More than 5,000 families with partially damaged and totally damaged houses from the municipalities of Alabel, Malapatan, and Glan benefitted […]