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LEE TO DA: READY QRF FOR DROUGHT-HIT AREAS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) should anticipate more areas in the country to be declared under a state of calamity due to drought and ready its Quick Response Fund (QRF) under this year’s calamity funds so that it can be immediately tapped and released to aid drought-hit farmers, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee said. […]

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BONG GO LEADS SIBUYAN SUPER HEALTH CENTER TURNOVER

The Super Health Center at Manuel Roxas Street in Magdiwang town in Sibuyan Island, Romblon, was formally handed over to benefit the community in a turnover ceremony witnessed by Senator Bong Go. This is part of collaborative efforts advocated by Go towards bolstering healthcare services in the grassroots such as island communities. The event, which […]

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PADILLA OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO TRAFFIC WOES

Road courtesy, discipline and education for motorists and drivers, along with clarity on enforcement of traffic laws, are among the keys to solving the scourge of traffic in Metro Manila and other urbanized areas in the country, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who is heartened that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is working […]

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LEGARDA OPENS UPLB SCULPTURE GARDEN

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the launching of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Sculpture Garden, conceptualized and designed by Luis “Junyee” Yee, Jr., the country’s foremost installation artist. “Sa mundong namamayagpag ang teknolohiya at modernisasyon, naniniwala akong ang sining at kultura ay siyang gabay natin upang mapanatiling makabuluhan at buhay […]

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BULACAN GOV’T HOSTS SPORTFEST FOR JAIL INMATES

As part of the commitment of the Provincial Government of Bulacan in expanding the rehabilitation programs for Bulakenyo persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), the Provincial Civil Security and Jail Management Office led by PCol. Rizalino Andaya spearheaded the Bulacan Provincial Jail Sportsfest 2024 with the theme ‘Programang Pampalakasan, Tungo sa Malusog na Piitan’ held at […]

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RECTO URGED: GET JAPAN TO FUND MINDANAO RAILWAY

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto should consider visiting Japan to seek Tokyo’s assistance in funding the long-delayed Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said. “We do not want Mindanao to be left behind in the government’s railway infrastructure development plan,” said Pimentel, a senior member of the House committee on flagship programs […]

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BONG GO IS NOW ‘ADOPTED SON’ OF LUISIANA, LAGUNA

Senator Bong Go visited Luisiana, Laguna, to provide support to displaced workers. The visit coincided with the celebrations of the 25th Pandanan Festival and the 170th Absolute Independence Day. During the festivities, Go was honored with the title “adopted son of Luisiana,” recognizing his continued service to the community. In his speech, the legislator expressed […]

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PADILLA BATS FOR BETTER INFO DRIVE ON EL NIÑO

Senator Robin Padilla is seeking to hold Senate hearings to review and improve the government’s information drive on its preparations and responses to the crisis caused by El Niño. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 987, directing the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media – which he chairs – to conduct the inquiry in aid […]

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ZUBIRI GETS PROMOTED AS ARMY RESERVE OFFICER

“Any good patriot, no matter their lot in life, should be ready to fight for the country when called for – and this is a call that I am prepared to answer.” This is according to Senate President Migz Zubiri, who is now a reserve officer of the Philippine Army, donning the rank of Lieutenant […]

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EASTERN SAMAR USES SPORTS TO FIGHT DRUG ABUSE

In unity and sportsmanship, the Eastern Samar Basketball and Volleyball League (ESBVL) Season 5 kicked off with a grand opening ceremony drawing participants and spectators from all 21 municipalities and 1 city of Eastern Samar at Borongan City Town Plaza, Eastern Samar. This event serves as the province’s dedication in advocating against substance abuse among […]