Categories
Politics

PRESERVE, PROTECT INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES – LEGARDA

As the “Eksibit sa Nanganganib na Wika ng Pilipinas” officially opened on the second floor of the Senate building, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of preserving indigenous languages and called the staging of such exhibits an eye-opener to the public that such languages are in dire need of saving. “Hindi lang […]

Categories
Politics

MARK VILLAR WANTS MORE PROTECTION FOR JOURNALISTS

Senator Mark Villar pushed for an increased protection of Filipino journalists through the filing of Senate Bill No. 2335 or the Journalist Protection Act in light of the recent killing of a radio broadcaster while airing his program. “I filed this bill because I recognize the hazard that comes with the journalism profession. Yet, it […]

Categories
Politics

BONG GO BACKS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR OFWS

Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, raised his concern about the mental health of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) considering the possibility of significant stressors they could face in their pursuit of better opportunities abroad while overcoming various crises happening globally. According […]

Categories
Politics

LIBANAN LAUDS LAUREL’S APPOINTMENT AS NEW DA CHIEF

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s designation of Francisco Laurel Jr. as Secretary of Agriculture has been welcomed by House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan. “The President’s decision to finally relinquish the post of agriculture secretary is most welcome, as he can now concentrate wholly on his job as chief executive,” Libanan […]

Categories
Politics

VILLAR FAMILY TO HOLD 12TH OFW SUMMIT ON NOV. 10

Senator Cynthia Villar called on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their family members to register for the upcoming 12th OFW and Family Summit on November 10 to be held at The Tent, Vista Global South, C5 Road, Las Piñas City. Villar said the theme for this year’s summit is “Masaganang Kabuhayan Para sa OFWs and […]

Categories
Politics

ELECTED BRGY,SK EXECS URGED: UPLIFT LIVES OF POOR

Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic processes and the voice of the people after the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) recently. Go has urged the electorate and the newly elected officials to embody the values of responsibility and discernment associated with suffrage. “The outcomes of the BSKE […]

Categories
Politics

ESCUDERO WELCOMES DA SECRETARY LAUREL

Senator Chiz Escudero welcomed the appointment of businessman Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. as Agriculture secretary. At the same time, Escudero commended President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for relinquishing the Cabinet portfolio he held concurrently since he took office last year and appointing Laurel, saying it needs a full-time secretary who fully knows the sector and its […]

Categories
Politics

JAPAN PM KISHIDA TO ADDRESS PH CONGRESS ON NOV. 4

It is all systems go for Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s speech before a joint session of Congress on Nov. 4, which Senate President Migz Zubiri said was an honor accorded to a foreign head of state only five times in Philippine history. Kishida’s visit, Zubiri said, will “strengthen cooperation between two allies in confronting […]

Categories
Politics

BONG GO EXTENDS MEDICAL AID TO SARANGANI FAMILY

Senator Bong Go extended pivotal medical assistance to a family in Kiamba, Sarangani. The plight of the family, in dire need of surgical intervention for their child born with a severe medical condition, was alleviated by the timely intervention of Go, Kiamba Mayor George Falgui, and the Department of Health (DOH)’s Medical Assistance Fund. Eunila […]

Categories
Politics

LEGARDA LAUDS ILOILO CITY’S UNESCO RECOGNITION

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the inclusion of Iloilo City in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. Legarda, a veteran legislator known for her cultural advocacies and a proud daughter of the island of Panay, welcomed the addition of the Visayan metropolis to the prestigious list. “We express […]