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PROBE CONVERGE/METROWORKS CONSTRUCTION — PADILLA

Senator Robin Padilla is taking up the cudgels for workers of a company who may lose their jobs due to an alleged unlawful redundancy program seeking to dismantle employee unions. Padilla, in Senate Resolution 868, urged the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resource Development to look into the program by Converge/Metroworks ICT Construction […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR PROMOTES USE OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER

To reduce dependence on imported chemical fertilizer which costs the country P10 billion a year, Senator Cynthia Villar gave anew composting facilities. “The current global demand greatly affects the entry of fertilizer imports in our country. This caused limited local fertilizer supply that influenced the escalation of local prices,” noted Villar, chairperson of the Senate […]

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ALBANO GIVES ISABELA TRICYCLE DRIVERS RICE AID

The distribution of initial rice assistance to tricycle operators and drivers associations (TODA) kicked off at San Manuel Community Center in Isabela.The distribution took place during the release of allowances, cash assistance, and sacks of rice to the BRO for Education (BRO-Ed) scholars and I-RISE beneficiaries led by Governor Rodito Albano III, Mayor Faustino “DonDon” […]

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CENTENARIANS GET P1.2B IN CASH GIFTS FROM GOV’T

The national government has already paid out an aggregate of P1.2 billion in cash gifts to Filipinos who have reached the age of 100 years, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, a member of the House committee on appropriations, said. “A total of 12,186 Filipinos have already received their P100,000 cash award each since the passage […]

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QC LAUNCHES CHATBOX VS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The Quezon City Government together with the Embassy of Switzerland, SPARK! Philippines and Spring ACT launched “Chatbot Sophia” in a bid to end violence against women.  Chatbot Sophia is developed by the Swiss non-profit organization Spring ACT, led by international human rights lawyer Rhiana Spring, Sophia empowers victim-survivors of domestic violence by facilitating the collection […]

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TIU LAUREL SET FOR CA HEARING ON DEC. 5

The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) is all set to conduct its confirmation hearing on businessman Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s ad interim appointment as agriculture secretary. The CA’s committee on agriculture chaired by Bataan Representative Albert Garcia has scheduled Tiu Laurel’s confirmation hearing on Dec. 5, according to CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur […]

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PATRONIZE PHILIPPINE PRODUCTS – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar cited the importance of buying our own local products to help build a strong economy. Speaking during the Association of Laguna Food Processors (ALAFOP) Calabarzon Food Solutions Hub (CFoSH) in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and Villar encouraged everyone to patronize the one-stop shop for Laguna local products. The veteran legislator also asked them […]

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PRIORITIZE POOR, VULNERABLE PINOYS – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Filipinos affected by disasters, emphasizing the importance of resilience and mutual aid in times of crisis. Addressing those affected by fires, Go underscored the need for hope and perseverance. “Sa mga nasunugan, parati kong sinasabi sa kanila ‘wag ho kayong mawalan ng pag-asa,” the legislator said, emphasizing […]

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SAME BENEFITS FOR CIVILIANS AS UNIFORMED URGED

CamSur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has proposed a human resources development program (HRDP) for civilian or non-uniformed personnel (NUP) in the military and all uniformed agencies to make sure these workers are entitled to the same benefits such as merit promotion, training plus scholarship grants and incentive awards that their uniformed co-workers now enjoy. As part […]

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PIMENTEL THANKS QATAR FOR PINOY HOSTAGE RELEASE

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III joined the government in extending heartfelt gratitude to the State of Qatar for its commendable mediation efforts that resulted in the successful release of hostages including a Filipino held by Palestinian group Hamas. “We are immensely grateful to the Government of Qatar for its tireless efforts in securing the […]