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ANGARA BACKS FRASCO AMID TOURISM CAMPAIGN STIR

Senator Sonny Angara said that the controversy involving the “Love the Philippines” campaign of the Department of Tourism (DOT) should not diminish the accomplishments made by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco in promoting the country to the world. Angara commended Frasco for acting swiftly in terminating the DOT’s contract with DDB Philippines to handle the […]

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SENATE TO ADDS 9 BILLS IN LEDAC PRIORITY LIST

Senate President Migz Zubiri, in the recent Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council meeting, proposed to add nine bills for inclusion in the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA), on top of the 42 bills already listed in the agenda. “It was a productive meeting, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was very participative, with his questions on the […]

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BINAY TO DOT: BRING BACK ‘FUN’ IN TOURISM CAMPAIGN

Senator Nancy Binay said that people behind the Department of Tourism’s enhanced branding should accept that “Love” campaign is now in a marketing limbo. “We appreciate the actions taken by the DOT against the ad agency. But the big question right now is whether or not to continue with the ‘Love’ campaign,” Binay noted. After […]

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RENOVATION OF 2 BACOLOD CITY INFIRMARIES PUSHED

Mayor Albee Benitez, together with Doc Eric Saratan as the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) Special Adviser for Health, and the executive healthcare team, held a meeting at the City Mayor’s Office to discuss the proposed renovation of two infirmaries in Barangay Alijis and Barangay Vista Alegre, Bacolod City. The objective of this infirmary […]

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CA TO SCRUTINIZE PROMOTION OF 25 MILITARY EXECS

The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) has received the appointment papers of 25 newly promoted senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “The CA received their appointment papers from Malacañang on June 27,” Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, CA assistant minority leader, said. “The batch is composed of a major general […]

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TULFO TO BACK PUP BUDGET IN SENATE DELIBERATIONS

Senator Raffy Tulfo made an ocular inspection at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Sta. Mesa recently upon the request of students who came to his program “Raffy Tulfo in Action.” In his visit, Tulfo was able to confirm the report of PUP students that the school facilities are old, damaged and not conducive […]

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BONG GO PUSHES FOR MANDATORY EVACUATION CENTERS

Senator Bong Go expressed his deep concern regarding the inadequate facilities available to accommodate calamity victims especially during times of natural disasters, including typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even fire incidents. During a recent interview after personally aiding poor residents in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Go emphasized the urgent need for the establishment of mandatory evacuation […]

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CONGRESSIONAL EDCOM TACKLES ECCD RESTRUCTURE

The Second Congressional Commission on Education explored the possibility of restructuring the Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCD Council) in a recent meeting between the two organizations. The meeting was attended by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Senator Win Gatchalian and Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo and Commissioner-Senator Pia Cayetano, as well as Executive Director Teresita […]

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DELA ROSA DISTRIBUTES AID DURING ALBAY VISIT

Senator Bato Dela Rosa has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Bicol for the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program payout to senior citizens at the San Andres Evacuation Center, Sto. Domingo, Albay. Dela Rosa arrived earlier to visit Albay due to Mayon’s continued unrest, where he […]

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HERRERA LAUDS QUEZON CITY’S PRO-LGBT INITIATIVES

“While our Civil Partnership bill is still pending in Congress, other LGUs can now emulate the good example of Quezon City, where the Right-to-Care Card (RTC) and Special Power of Attorney (SPA) on medical decisions address one of the important provisions of House Bill 1015. Such can be realized through local ordinances and local budgets,” House […]