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The Local Government Unit of Mangaldan in Pangasinan, under the leadership of Mayor Bona Fe De Vera Parayno, has been recognized as Region 1’s Bannuar Iti Salun-At Awards Best Environmental and Occupational Health Program Implementer by the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD). The municipality is the sole recipient of the award during the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) finished two flood control structures for the low-lying communities of Orani and Hermosa in the province of Bataan. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Bataan 1st District Engineer Erlindo Flores, Jr. said that a 441.50-meter flood control system project was completed in Barangay Tapulao, Orani. […]
A simple gathering at his grave at the Manila North Cemetery and distribution of assistance to needy families in his home province in Pangasinan marked the 19th death anniversary of Fernando Poe Jr. recently. The Poe family began the tradition of giving as a way to celebrate the life and legacy of the late National […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the need for increased government support for the country’s small-scale farmers and fisherfolks after attending the groundbreaking of a Super Health Center in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro. This call for action is in line with Go’s efforts to alleviate the challenges faced by the agricultural sector. The legislator highlighted the significant legislative […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has urged the Marcos administration’s economic managers to increase the gross domestic product (GDP) moving forward in order to maintain the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio at a manageable level. During the recent plenary session, Escudero cited the need to explore all possibilities to maintain the debt-to-GDP ratio as he made the manifestation on […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee lauded the passage on third and final reading of House Bill No. 9663 creating the Department of Water, and on Sunday said that establishing a national framework for water resource management would boost efforts to attain food security in the country. “Natutuwa po tayo na we are one step […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles hailed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s recent order to concerned government agencies to complete all water-related projects by April 2024 amid an impending drought due to the El Niño phenomenon. “The President’s order signifies the government’s commitment to protect our people from the harsh effects of the coming drought. I […]
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. distributed his personal Christmas gift of rice to 2,000 members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Lesbian, Queer or Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Community in Angeles City. Each member of the LGBTQ+ community took home five kilos of rice. “Simula nang naupo po tayo bilang Mayor, taun-taon po nating ginagawa itong […]
Caloocan Mayor Along Malapitan led the Christmas Lighting Ceremony at the Caloocan Commercial Complex recently to formally launch the preparations to celebrate Christmas in the city. “Ang pagpapailaw natin sa mga dekorasyon at Christmas tree ay simbolo ng ating pagsusumikap na paliwanagin din ang buhay ng bawat Batang Kankaloo sa Lungsod ng Caloocan,” Malapitan declared. […]
The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill imposing severe sanctions against smugglers, profiteers, hoarders and cartels of agricultural and fishery products. Voting 18-0-0, senators approved Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2432 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act. The bill repeals Republic Act No. 10845, otherwise known as the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2016. […]