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In celebration of National Women’s Month, employees of the Provincial Government of Samar joined the Purple Fridays Campaign, where everyone is encouraged to wear anything purple all throughout the Fridays of March. Coincidentally, March 8, International Women’s Day, fell on a Friday, thus, a fitting day to wear purple, as well. “Happy International Women’s Day […]
The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) will deliberate on Ralph Recto’s designation as Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF) on March 13. “The CA’s committee on finance chaired by Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. will hold its confirmation hearing on Secretary Recto’s ad-interim appointment on Wednesday,” CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny […]
As the country commemorates International Women’s Day, the chairperson of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee urged for more flexible work arrangements that would help women tasked with overseeing domestic activities be productive at home. “Unpaid domestic and care work hinders women from fulfilling their potential and engaging in paid labor. Especially in […]
The House Committee on Agriculture and Food chaired by Quezon Representative Wilfrido Mark Enverga began its inquiry into the alleged improper disposition of the rice stocks of the National Food Authority (NFA) to selected rice traders.House Resolution (HR) 1611, filed by Enverga, noted the report of NFA Assistant Administrator for Operations Engr. Lemuel Pagayunan about […]
Lights switch off on March 23 for Earth Hour 2024 will have the iconic Manila Clock Tower as the majestic backdrop as the capital city serves as one of the hosts of one of the world’s largest annual global environmental awareness events. The lights switch off this time around is matched with a “switch off” plastics campaign. […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made a reminder to recognize that being proactive in women’s rights will make the real change on top of discussing it. “This celebration serves more than just a tribute to women; it is a moment to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of women, particularly on unpaid care work, and the […]
Senator Bong Go addressed the alarming pest infestation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), urging authorities to take swift and effective measures given the airport’s role as the main gateway of the country. Go, a member of the Senate Public Services Committee, expressed his concern over reports of bedbugs and rats plaguing NAIA. Highlighting […]
With the new law expanding the grant of cash gifts not only to centenarians but to those who turn 80, 85, 90 and 95 as well, National Unity Party (NUP) president and Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has called on local government executives to assist the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and other concerned […]
Since the 19th Congress opened two years ago, the Committee on Higher, Vocational and Technical Education (CHTVE) chaired by Senator Chiz Escudero has tackled a total of 224 bills and resolutions with zero backlog as of March 6, 2024. Updating the nation on the legislative measures referred to his committee, Escudero said: “I am proud to […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to purge corrupt officials and employees of the National Food Authority (NFA) to restore public trust in the agency. Lee issued the call after NFA Administrator Roderico Bioco and 138 other NFA officials and employees were suspended by the Office of […]