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BONG GO FILES RESO LAUDING PH TEAM IN 19TH ASIAD

In a resolution filed recently, Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, expressed his congratulations to members of the Philippine team for their commendable performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. Senate Resolution No. (SBN) 825 acknowledges the athletes’ achievements and their contribution […]

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PADILLA VOWS TO REVITALIZE PTV

Senator Robin Padilla is prepared to help revitalize the People’s Television Network (PTV) by way of support for its employees and facilities, so it will have the needed tools to fight fake news. Padilla, who chaired the Senate hearing on the issues involving PTV, said he is looking for ways to address the problems at […]

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REINSTATE SACKED COP IN VIP INCIDENT – BELMONTE

Mayor Joy Belmonte strongly urged Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan to reinstate relieved cop Executive Master Sergeant Verdo Pantollano. Belmonte made the call following the statement made by Acting MMDA Chairman Rolando Artes that giving courtesy to VIPs in using public roads is normal. “We extend courtesy especially to the […]

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PALACE ORDER TO GIVE FARMERS CASH AID LAUDED

Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to Department of Agriculture officials to use excess rice tariff collections to help farmers.“This gesture manifests the unwavering resolve of President Marcos, Jr. to boost agricultural production, particularly of rice, to ensure a stable supply of food for every Filipino family at affordable prices and uplift […]

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CUA JOINS CELEBRATION OF 32ND LGC ANNIVERSARY

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua joined the Philippine Local Governance Forum’s “Festival of Local Excellence.” Hosted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and by the Local Government Academy (LGA), the event celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Local Government Code (LGC) of […]

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HOUSE OPENS MINI PARK IN HONOR OF DR. JOSE RIZAL

The House of Representatives inaugurated recently a mini park in honor of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at the HRep Complex. “We are happy to announce that our national pride will have the House of Representatives as his home. A mini-Rizal Park for everyone to see and visit, so we may remember his contributions to […]

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DOT’S PH EXPERIENCE CARAVAN JOURNEYS TO BICOL

After a full day of immersing in Sorsogon’s nature and cultural gems and joining in on celebrating Kasanggayahan Festival 2023, delegates of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) Bicol travelled to the Pepperland Hotel in Legazpi City for a Welcome Dinner hosted by the Provincial Government of Albay. “I am deeply honored to stand before you […]

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LEGARDA REVIVES NAT’L ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda jumpstarted the revival of the National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) – a flagship platform combining entrepreneurship and tradition – after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. In her keynote speech at the SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls, Legarda lauded the resilience and creativity that has defined the Filipino […]

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PADILLA TO QUIAPO MUSLIMS: CLEAN UP AREA’S IMAGE

Senator Robin Padilla encouraged his fellow Muslims in Manila’s Quiapo area to unite in cleaning up the district’s image – and they can do so by investing in the country’s growing halal industry. During his visit to Quiapo recently, Padilla cited the big opportunities for the halal industry after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised to […]

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BONG GO BACKS DOT’S PROGRAMS FOR 2024

Senator Bong Go expressed, during a Committee on Finance hearing recently, his strong support for the proposed budget and programs of the Department of Tourism and its attached agencies for next year, emphasizing the vital role that tourism plays in job creation and economic growth. “Tourism is a cornerstone of our economy, and it’s imperative […]