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Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in Ayungin Shoal, and called for a comprehensive briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to address the intensifying conflict. “The escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea is alarming, and the Senate will be seeking […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged the National Food Authority to start working with local government units (LGUs) to map out vulnerable areas affected by El Nino and the influx of imported rice. According to Binay, a vulnerability map can help the NFA prioritize areas where they should focus their buying efforts. “By targeting regions with a […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the celebration of Provincial Migrant Workers’ Day 2024 held at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center in Bacolod City. The activity themed “Mabaskog nga mga Negrosanon nga Migrante, Kaupod sang Probinsiya sa Pag-ABANSE”, was spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental through the Committee on Migration and […]
At the resumption of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs hearings into the multi-billion peso drug hauls in Pampanga and Subic recently, committee chairman Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers wondered how one businessman can have Philippine and Chinese passports despite China’s prohibition of dual citizenship.Barbers asserted that Henry Bigay, also known as […]
In commemoration of the fifth death anniversary of highly esteemed and multi-awarded actor and director Eduardo “Eddie” Garcia popularly known as “Manoy Eddie” tomorrow (June 20), AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed a measure urging the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) to […]
Senator Robin Padilla lauded the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for its groundbreaking of the port improvement project in Jose Panganiban town in his home province of Camarines Norte. Padilla said the project should help spur economic development in the province and in turn help end armed rebellion, which he said stemmed from the government’s neglect […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Raffy Tulfo visited MRT3 Depot in North Avenue, Quezon City to inspect the controversial 48 unused Dalian trains purchased by the past administration. The sets of Dalian trains procured by the Philippine government to expand the operations of MRT remained unused due to unresolved incompatibility issues with the rail system. […]
In a celebration of creativity and artistic expression, Senator Bong Go attended the Floral Artists of Davao Association Inc.’s Padre de Familia event at GH Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. Organized in collaboration with the Gem Gam Art Gallery, the event aimed to provide a platform for Davao artists to showcase their talents and […]
Iloilo City will have four additional police stations that will be officially activated on July 2.These are strategically located in Barangay Tanza Esperanza in City Proper district (Police Station 7), Barangay Bo. Obrero in Lapuz district (Police Station 8), Barangay M.H. Del Pilar in Jaro district (Police Station 9), and Gaisano Iloilo City Center in […]
Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores has decided to co-author House Bill 3559, filed by former Congressman and former Senator Ralph Recto, who now serves as Secretary of Finance. “I have chosen to adopt House Bill 3559 because, among others, it will abolish the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, transfer its regulatory powers to the Philippine […]