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HOUSE PANEL BACKS PHILHEALTH’S KONSULTA PACKAGE

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) presented to the House Committee on Health chaired by Batanes Representative Ciriaco Gato Jr. its Konsulta Package. PhilHealth Vice President for Primary Care and Head Executive Staff Albert Francis Domingo, MD, MSc, described the Konsulta package as a primary healthcare program that provides consultations, laboratory tests, and medicines to […]

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NEW PROCUREMENT LAW TO EMPOWER LGUS – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero has vowed to support the passage of a new procurement law and auditing code, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. tackled in his State of the Nation Address, saying these amendments would help facilitate decentralization and devolution process that will further empower local government units (LGUs). As Congress opened its second regular session, […]

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TULFO WANTS UNIVERSITY OF MANILA EXECS PROBED

Senator Raffy Tulfo deplored the irregularities relating to the decision of the University of Manila (UM) to not allow all the 140 civil engineering students to graduate after the school’s premature collection of graduation fee supposedly due to failing grades. The graduating civil engineering students of UM who first complained on “Wanted sa Radyo” against […]

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BONG GO: REGULATE USE OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

Senator Bong Go has called upon the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be more aggressive in guiding the public on the potential health impacts of artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, have gained popularity as low-calorie sugar substitutes in recent years. They are commonly found in sugar-free […]

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ABANTE LEADS INAUGURATION OF STA. ANA FOOTBRIDGE

Through the efforts of 6th District Representative Cong. Benny Abante, Tulay Pangarap – Abante Footbridge was inaugurated in the City of Manila. The said bridge is the first footbridge along Pasig River connecting Punta Sta. Ana to Sta. Ana Proper in the city. Mayor Honey Lacuna lauded Abante for the historic bridge. “Ang Tulay Pangarap […]

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E.B. MAGALONA, VICTORIAS CITY SHARE BEST PRACTICES

The Municipality of E. B. Magalona in Negros Occidental strengthened its partnership with the City of Victorias through “knowledge sharing” of best practices.   Mayor Marvin Malacon and several heads of the Municipal Government presented some of the best practices of E. B. Magalona with Victorias City delegation, led by Mayor Javee Benitez, at the […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR HEALTHWORKERS’ COVID-19 BENEFITS

Senator Bong Go has expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to lift the state of public health emergency due to COVID-19, emphasizing the evolving need to focus now on economic recovery as the cases of COVID-19 continue to decline. “After over three years, the country is no longer under a state of public […]

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TULFO LAUDS SONA FOCUS ON OFWS, ENERGY SITUATION

Senator Raffy Tulfo commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) where he discussed, among others, the plight of OFWs and seafarers, as well as the country’s energy situation. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy and Committee on Migrant Workers, said he is satisfied with the President’s […]

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MARK VILLAR LAUDS PRESIDENT MARCOS FOR 2nd SONA

Senator Mark Villar commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his second State of the Nation Address. “Overall, President BBM’s SONA was very good. The President was able to touch base on all the pressing issues in the country. Economic gains, increased employment rate, Maharlika Investment Fund and Build Better More were among the highlights for me,” Villar […]

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BULACAN OPENS FOR MORE INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

“The province of Bulacan is currently embracing the rich opportunities brought about by significant projects such as MRT-7, North-South Commuter Railway Project, New Manila International Airport, and Northwin Global City. But these developments did not happen overnight, because these are the fruits of hard work and diligence of Bulakenyos and the strong partnership of the […]