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In a significant development for healthcare access in the country, Senator Bong Go, father of Malasakit Centers program, was invited to attend the inauguration of the 164th Malasakit Center at SOCCSKSARGEN General Hospital in Surallah, South Cotabato recently. This event marked another milestone in a nationwide effort to streamline medical assistance especially for underprivileged Filipinos. […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has underscored the importance of consistent and accurate government figures being reported on agricultural damage due to El Niño, particularly data from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). “Nakakalito ang mga lumalabas na datos mula sa DA at NDRRMC. Bukod […]
Senator Bong Go, head of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, praised the local authorities of Corcuera, Romblon, and the Department of Health (DOH) for the successful groundbreaking of its Super Health Center in Barangay Mahaba recently. In his message, Go emphasized that establishing Super Health Centers nationwide, especially in underprivileged areas, is a […]
A legislated minimum wage hike is the best gift that the President can give to all our workers. This was the statement made by Senate President Migz Zubiri, as he called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to support the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act, which has already been approved in the Senate. “I am […]
Senator Robin Padilla made clear his advocacy for responsible gun ownership by launching a four-day shootfest at Camp Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Padilla, a gun enthusiast, also said he hopes “The Robinhood Padilla Cup (First Mistah Shootfest)” will also help rebel returnees reintegrate into society, as organizers planned for proceeds of the event to […]
Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado has issued Executive Order No. 17, series of 2024 lifting the African swine fever (ASF) border checkpoints at Dauis Bridge as of May 3, 2024. The directive identified Purok 5 of Brgy. Mayacabac and Purok 2 of Brgy. Mariveles as the infected premises. Meanwhile, Barangay of Biking as well as […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said there is an urgent need to revisit existing policies on vaping to mitigate the possible onset of e-cigarette or vape-associated lung injury (EVALI) among the youth. Reyes urged fellow lawmakers to revisit Republic Act 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, and is pushing to […]
In the House deliberations on amending Republic Act No. 11023 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has reiterated his call to restore the National Food Authority’s (NFA) power to buy palay from local farmers which would be sold at a cheaper price in the market for as low as […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri expressed confidence that the Senate will see the passage of at least 20 priority bills listed under the Common Legislative Agenda of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (CLA-LEDAC) before the 2nd Regular Session of the 19th Congress ends before June. “We are right on track when it comes to the […]
To ensure Muslim Filipinos can avail of accessible, equitable, and speedy justice, the Senate approved a measure on third and final reading, creating additional Shari’a Judicial Districts, stations for the district courts, and circuit courts across the country. With 20 affirmative votes, zero negative vote, and zero abstention, Senate Bill No. 2594, sponsored by Justice […]