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SENATE LADY DEFENDERS LAUDED FOR VOLLEYBALL WIN

The Senate adopted a Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders team for winning the silver medal in the UNTV Volleyball League. The resolution was authored and sponsored by Senator Bong Go, a sports enthusiast himself. “The remarkable silver medal win of the Senate team with the support of […]

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PADILLA BACKS ‘DOBLE PLAKA’ LAW AMENDMENT

Senator Robin Padilla joined motorcycle riders in backing efforts to amend the “mapaniil (repressive)” and potentially unsafe Republic Act 11235 (the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act), or locally known as the “Doble Plaka” Act. In his interpellation of Senate Bill 2555, which seeks to amend RA 11235, Padilla – himself a motorcycle rider – said the […]

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FILE UNGA RESOLUTION VS CHINA NOW – HONTIVEROS

Senator Risa Hontiveros said the Executive should fast track the filing of a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that calls on China to stop the rampant harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea. Hontiveros’ statement comes after four Philippine Navy personnel were injured due to China Coast Guard’s firing of water […]

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ILOILO CITY, KOREA’S DOBONG-GU NOW SISTER CITIES

Iloilo City has formalized its Sister City ties with Dobong-gu in Seoul, South Korea through a signing of Memorandum of Understanding recently at the Iloilo City Hall.Dobong-gu Mayor Oh Eon-seok, who was with other delegates from Dobong-gu District Office, and Iloilo Mayor Jerry Treñas led the signing of the agreement. “This agreement promises to elevate […]

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SUAREZ BACKS PH LIBERALIZED EDUCATION SYSTEM

Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd District Representative Jay-Jay Suarez allayed fears and concerns about a liberalized educational system leading to decline in nationalism and patriotism saying these are unfounded.Suarez made the statement during the discussions of the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7, particularly on the proposed amendments to the education provisions of the 1987 […]

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HOUSE WANTS LOWER COST OF LIVING – ANAKALUSUGAN

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes reiterated the commitment of the House of Representatives to lowering the cost of living in the country and providing more social services to Filipinos. “Hindi lang pagtaas ng sweldo ang ating tinitignan kundi kung gaano natin tutugunan ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin at mga bayarin,” Reyes said. […]

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BONG GO BACKS SELF-SUSTAINING WATER DISTRICTS

Senator Bong Go joined the Philippine Association of Water Districts (PAWD) as it held its National Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City recently. The event, which also saw the induction of new PAWD officers, served as a platform for discussing the advancement of clean drinking water supply and sanitation in the country. […]

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WOMEN ARE KEY PLAYERS IN PH AGRI SECTOR — LEGARDA

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reiterated the push for legislation and concrete action to address gender-based disparities and to recognize women’s contributions to agriculture. “Women are key players in our fight against hunger and malnutrition, yet they face systemic barriers that limit their potential,” lamented Legarda during her keynote speech at the National Women’s […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR TO HOG RAISERS: GIVE QUALITY PORK

Senator Cynthia Villar is upbeat that hog producers’ link and network with institutional markets such as restaurants and hotels will lessen their dependence on imported pork. While recognizing the Filipinos’ love for pork, Villar said it is imperative for our hog producers to provide consumers with good quality pork. “The love for pork of our […]

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HOUSE TO PROBE DAVAO DE ORO LANDSLIDE

House Deputy Majority Leader for Communications and ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo announced that the House of Representatives will begin its inquiry into the landslide in Davao de Oro, which claimed the lives of close to a hundred people.Committee on Disaster Resilience chairman and Dinagat Islands Representative Alan 1 Ecleo confirmed the schedule, according to […]