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APAYAO GOV’T ALLOTS 500K FOR NPA REBEL RETURNEES

“I will give P500,000 as reward for the surrenderors of the New People’s Army,” announced Apayao Governor Elias Bulut Jr. during the 2023 Indigenous Peoples Month Celebration and 26th IPRA commemoration held at Apayao Tourism Sports Complex (ATSC) grounds in San Gregorio, Luna, Apayao. The message came after the army clashed with the rebels anew […]

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ABANTE TO BRGY, SK EXECS: BE CHAMPIONS VS VICE

With millions of voters who went to the polls for the long-delayed barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. appealed to the elected leaders of the nation’s 42,001 barangays to “be the country’s champions against vice” as he warned against the “normalization” of vices such as gambling and tobacco […]

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RILLO TO DOT: USE ‘RIFLE MARKETING’ IN PH TOURISM

Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo wants the Department of Tourism (DOT) to use the rifle, and not the shotgun, in advertising the Philippines as a preferred destination for foreign holidaymakers and a hub for international meetings, conventions, and exhibitions. “We would urge the DOT to consider shifting to rifle marketing – as opposed to shotgun […]

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QC BAGS PCCI ‘MOST BUSINESS FRIENDLY LGU’ AWARD

The Quezon City government’s relentless efforts to further enhance the city’s business climate received another boost during the 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) presented Quezon City with the 2023 Most Business-Friendly local government unit (LGU) Award-City Level 1A under the Highly Urbanized […]

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INCREASE PHILHEALTH BENEFITS BY 20-30% – LEE

Amid the continued detrimental impact of high inflation in the country, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to implement a minimum 20% across the board increase in its offered health benefits. At the 1st National Credit Surety Fund Cooperative Congress held in Cebu City, the solon from Bicol […]

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NOGRALES WELCOMES CHR-DOLE MOA ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS

The chair of the House labor and employment committee welcomed a memorandum of agreement that seeks to foster collaboration for the promotion and protection of workers’ rights. “The MOA between the Commission on Human Rights and Department of Labor and Employment is a welcome development in government’s efforts to uphold workers’ rights. I hope that […]

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LEGARDA LAUDS WOMEN PH RESILIENCE AWARDEES

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda conveyed her utmost respect and commendation to the recipients of the 2023 Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) for Women for their notable contributions in amplifying efforts to address issues on climate change anchored in resilience-building and disaster risk reduction. In her message, Legarda urged the awardees to continue being an […]

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TULFO HELPS OFWS GET BALIKBAYAN BOXES FROM BOC

Through the help of Senator Raffy Tulfo and his office, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) finally started distribution of balikbayan boxes of roughly 200 OFWs that were stuck in the warehouse for almost a year. It can be recalled that Rowena Agtarap and Jennifer Yanong came to the Senate office of Tulfo seeking help regarding […]

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BETTER WELFARE FOR UK PINOY HEALTH WORKERS PUSHED

Senator Bong Go shared updates on the official visit of the Philippine Senate to the United Kingdom, where he, along with Senate President Migz Zubiri and Senator Grace Poe who are co-heads of the delegation, engaged in interparliamentary discussions with their British counterparts aimed at enhancing bilateral relations. The visit transpired as a result of […]

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NORTHERN SAMAR HOLDS INVESTMENT SEMINAR FOR LGUS

With the goal to promote investments and boost the economy of Northern Samar, the Provincial Government, through the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), in partnership with the Board of Investments, held a Seminar-Workshop titled “Linangin ang Obligasyon at Kakayahan tungo sa Aktibong Lokal na Pamumuhunan” (BOI-LOKAL) recently at the Sumuroy Hall, Provincial […]