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AKLAN PIÑA TEXTILE, BOHOL ISLAND IN UNESCO LIST

Senator Nancy Binay said the inclusion of Philippine fabric and geopark in the United Nation’s cultural list this year provides a sound direction for the protection of the country’s heritage and cultural treasures. The designation of Bohol Island as a geosite, and the recently inscribed handwoven piña or pineapple textile of Aklan province into the Representative List […]

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HONTIVEROS SENDS GIFTS TO PCG, FISHERS IN WPS

Senator Risa Hontiveros led a follow-up activity to the Atin Ito Christmas convoy, “Pasko n’Atin ‘To,” — a Christmas gift-giving activity for West Philippine Sea (WPS) frontliners, including fisherfolk communities and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros, in partnership with Bridges of Benevolent Initiative Foundation (BBIF) and Vivant Foundation, distributed […]

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PASS MORE LAWS UPHOLDING HUMAN RIGHTS – ABANTE

With the Philippines joining the world in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR), House Committee on Human Rights Chair Benny Abante Jr. reiterated the need to continue promoting human rights, and said that the House would do its part to pass legislation intended to uphold the rights of […]

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ILOILO’S ‘KASADYAHAN SA KABANWAHANAN’ KICKS OFF

The Iloilo Provincial Government, headed by Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., and Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI) officially kicked off the launch of Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Festival recently at SM City Iloilo Events Center. The event introduced the nine participating tribes: Saad Festival of Leganes; Katagman Festival of Oton; Pantat Festival of Zarraga; Cry of Jelicuon […]

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DEFENSE FOR WPS IN 2024 BUDGET, SAYS ROMUALDEZ

Speaker Martin Romualdez assured the nation that the proposed P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget includes funds for robust defense of the West Philippine Sea.Romualdez made the assurance in an interview with reporters in Japan, where he accompanied President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the 50th ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Commemorative Summit. Asked about the deletion of confidential […]

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BULACAN BAGS 7TH SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE

As a testament of their commitment to effective and transparent governance, the Provincial Government of Bulacan headed by Governor Daniel Fernando received their 7th Seal of Good Local Governance conferred by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance National Awarding Cluster 2 at The Manila […]

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PASCUAL CHAMPIONS PH-JAPAN ECONOMIC TIES

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual advanced mutually beneficial economic collaborations between the Philippines and Japan at the ASEAN-Japan Economic Co-Creation held at the Roppongi Academy Hills recently. Pascual presented the Philippines as a robust economic partner, citing its young workforce equipped with skills for the industry 4.0 economy.  The trade chief […]

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‘LAB FOR ALL’ CHEERS UP MANDALUYONG CITY HOMELESS

The “LAB (Lingap at Alagang Bayanihan) for All: Christmas for All” Gift-Giving Project, organized by concerned government agencies, cheered up homeless families and street dwellers at the Jose Fabella Center in Mandaluyong City a week before Christmas Day. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said the concept of the “Lab for […]

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VILLAR FAMILY HOLDS 18TH LAS PIÑAS PAROL FESTIVAL

In line with their commitment to support the lantern industry which made Las Piñas Metro Manila’s parol-making capital and promote environmental sustainability, the 18th Parol Festival was held recently by the Villar family at the Villar SIPAG complex in Las Piñas City. The 14th Street Dancing competition was also staged in the same venue on […]

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PADILLA BATS FOR CHANGES IN ELECTED EXECS’ TERMS

Citing the need to ensure a balance between leadership stability and democratic continuity, Senator Robin Padilla has filed a resolution proposing changes to the constitutional terms of elected officials including the President, Vice President, and lawmakers. In filing Resolution of Both Houses of Congress No. 5, Padilla proposed amendments to Sec. 4 and 7 of […]