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ANGARA LAUDS FILIPINAS FOOTBALL TEAM

Senator Sonny Angara congratulated the Philippine women’s national football team or the Filipinas for their historic feat at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Angara said the entire nation is proud of the Filipinas, who “defied the odds and showed the world that they deserve to be part of the biggest event in women’s football”. “Filipinas […]

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MALASAKIT CENTERS SERVE MORE THAN 212K PATIENTS

Senator Bong Go took note of the successful implementation of the medical assistance program overseen by the Malasakit Center located in Davao City’s Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which has served more than 212,000 patients from 2019 to mid-2023. After aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and […]

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SENATE HONORS 67 YEARS OF PH-JAPAN RELATIONS

Members of the Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the “enduring bonds of friendship” between the highest legislative bodies of the Philippines and Japan, honoring the 67 years of bilateral relations between the two countries in many areas such as trade and investments, and defense and security, among others. Senators approved P.S. Resolution No. 703, introduced […]

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QC GOV’T URGES STUDENTS TO BECOME ENTREPRENEURS

The Quezon City Government has launched a StartUp QC Business Plan Competition for students to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. “Through the Startup QC Business Plan Competition, our aim is to foster an innovative culture among our youth, enable them to broaden their perspectives, and open up opportunities for them to reach their full potential. I am confident […]

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MARCOS AMNESTY PLAN TO HEAL NATION – LIBANAN

“An act of grace that will help heal the nation.” This was how House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan called President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to grant amnesty to individuals who may have committed violations of existing laws in pursuit of their political beliefs. “Forgiveness is necessary in conflict resolution. We are in full […]

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REQUIRED WEARING OF LIFE JACKETS IN BOATS PUSHED

Following the MB Aya Express tragedy that killed 27 people, a member of Congress has called for the compulsory donning of life jackets on all passenger motorized boats. “Every traveler on a motorized boat should be wearing a life jacket at all times throughout the voyage as a precaution. This is a simple and practical […]

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BACOLOD CITY EYES RAINWATER COLLECTION VS FLOODING

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez led a post Typhoon Egay Task Force Baha Action Team meeting discussing vital points that are relevant to the recent flooding in the city caused by #EgayPH.   The meeting was attended by key officials, including Department of Public Works and Highways District of Bacolod Engineer Abraham Villareal, Bacolod Disaster […]

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SENATE READY TO PROBE RIZAL BOAT MISHAP — POE

Senator Grace Poe asked the authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight investigation on the capsizing of a boat in Laguna Lake off Binangonan, Rizal to make those responsible accountable. Poe issued the statement even as she announced that the Senate committee on public services, which she heads, is prepared to open its own probe […]

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TULFO WANTS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RIZAL BOAT TRAGEDY

Senator Raffy Tulfo demanded accountability for the reported death of 27 passengers of Motorbanca Princess Aya that capsized off Binangonan, Rizal on Thursday, July 27. It was reported that Princess Aya’s maximum capacity is only 30 passengers but it was allowed to sail with about 70 passengers on board without enough life vests, in addition […]

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EAST AVE MEDICAL CENTER GETS NEW HEALTH INFRA

Senator Bong Go witnessed the inauguration of several newly constructed health infrastructures at the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) compound in Quezon City, including the Outpatient Department and Ambulatory Care Surgery, One Pinas Facility, Women’s Wellness Center, and CERID Negative Pressure Rooms.  Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, expressed his unwavering […]