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MSU BOMBING A TERROR ATTACK, SAYS PADILLA

The dastardly bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) on Sunday was a terrorist attack and never a matter of religion, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, in his manifestation at the Senate plenary, scored insinuations – including those posted on social media – claiming that Sunday’s tragedy was a clash between Christianity and Islam. “Ang […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO POOR CALAPAN CITY RESIDENTS

Senator Bong Go’s outreach team and the Office of Councilor Jelina Magsuci conducted a relief operation at the City Mall in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro recently. Go’s team distributed snacks to 650 beneficiaries, while select recipients received a bicycle, cellular phone, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball. Meanwhile, financial assistance from the national government […]

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ALBANO GIVES CASH AID TO LUNA, ISABELA RESIDENTS

Isabela Governor Rodito Albano III led the distribution of financial assistance to BRO-Ed scholars, I-RISE beneficiaries, and tobacco farmers in Luna town. 477 BRO-Ed scholars received their scholarship allowance amounting to P1.46 million for the 1st semester of S.Y. 2022-2023. “Gusto ko na ang mga anak niyo ay matupad ang kanilang mga pangarap sa buhay […]

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SAMAR PROVINCIAL GOV’T BAGS 1ST GAWAD KALASAG SEAL

The Provincial Government of Samar, received its first Gawad KALASAG Seal for the Local DRRM Councils and Offices category in the recently concluded 23rd Gawad KALASAG Seal and Special Awards for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance.  The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has recognized the Province of […]

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BONG GO CONDEMNS MSU-MARAWI CITY BOMBING

Senator Bong Go, vice chairperson of both the Senate Committees on National Defense and Public Order, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City. “I strongly condemn this cowardly terrorist attack during a mass inside MSU Marawi this morning that killed numerous innocent people and injured many others,” […]

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P200M PAYMENT FOR OFFLOADED AIR PASSENGERS BACKED

Senator Chiz Escudero is confident that the bicameral conference committee tackling the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) will accept the provision inserted by the Senate that will allow the reimbursement of Filipino passengers who were offloaded from their flights due to prolonged interrogation by immigration officers in the guise of fighting human trafficking. Escudero, who […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR TO PH EAGLES: SERVE WITH DIGNITY

Senator Cynthia Villar enjoined the “Philippine Eagles” to continue enriching other’s life through the dignified act of service. “Our shared commitment to service not only shapes our society but also defines who we are,” Villar said during the 4th Regular Session of the 43rd National Assembly and the 44th National Congress Fraternal Order of Eagles […]

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BOHOL OPENS FIRST TOURIST REST AREA

The Provincial Government of Bohol underscored that the official turnover of the first completed Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the province is a welcome development for the province as Bohol enters “a new and exciting chapter” post-pandemic. “Bohol’s tourism industry is now entering a new and exciting chapter. As we continue […]

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MMDA GIVES CLEAN WATER TO FLOOD-HIT NORTHERN SAMAR

Governor Edwin Ongchuan expressed his gratitude to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for their valuable assistance during the water purification mission in Northern Samar. The province was facing a critical shortage of drinking water due to the extensive flooding caused by the torrential rains brought about by the shearline. The MMDA promptly deployed a […]

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AMENDED OFW LEGAL AID LAW GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure that will amend the current laws by expanding the scope of legal aid extended to overseas Filipinos and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).A total of 246 lawmakers voted to approve House Bill (HB) 9035, a measure expanding the use of the Legal Assistance Fund […]