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PNP ORGANIZATIONAL REFORM BILL GETS SENATE OK

In a bid to revolutionize the structure and operations of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Senate approved on final reading a proposed measure that seeks to introduce organizational reforms in the institution. With 23 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2449 or the PNP Organizational Reforms Act, sponsored […]

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TULFO WANTS SENATE PROBE ON LIVE WIRE ACCIDENTS

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the frequent accidents on the roads caused by the mishandling and improper maintenance of live wires and unattended wires. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 922, Tulfo noted that there has been an alarming increase in road accidents nationwide caused by live cable wire mishandling […]

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BONG GO’S MALASAKIT CENTER HELPS LEUKEMIA PATIENT

The Malasakit Center initiated by Senator Bong Go continues to play a crucial role in providing medical assistance to underprivileged Filipino families. A poignant narrative comes from James Santiago, a thirty-year-old resident of Barangay Caticlan in Malay, Aklan, whose daughter, Quianna Santiago, has been battling leukemia. In a heartfelt account, James expressed the gravity of […]

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EASTERN SAMAR MARKS NAT’L ARTS MONTH WITH ‘SIRAK’

In celebration with the National Arts Month this February, the Provincial Government of Eastern Samar with the leadership of Governor Ben Evardone launched “SIRAK” – An Art Exhibit featuring the Local Visual Artists of Eastern Samar at the Lobby of the New Capitol Building, Borongan City, Eastern Samar.  Talented artists from various parts of Eastern […]

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P10K HAZARD PAY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS PUSHED

House deputy minority leader Representative Bernadette Herrera has endorsed to the House committee on health House Bill 4602, amending the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, which became law 32 years ago in March 1992. “For too long, the provisions of Republic Act No. 7305, the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, have remained static, […]

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CUA URGES LGUS TO DEVELOP RIVERS

The surge in popularity of the recently opened Pasig River Esplanade in Manila points the way for other local government units in how to develop their rivers and other water resources for the people, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua said. “Dinadagsa ngayon ang Pasig River esplanade, at […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN BACKS MORE REG’L SPECIALTY HOSPITALS

AnaKalusugan Party-list continues to push for better healthcare services and expressed full support for the government’s plan to build more specialty hospitals in the regions. “We thank the President for his commitment to bringing healthcare closer to the people and we laud his lofty goal of establishing an additional 179 specialty centers by 2028,” AnaKalusugan […]

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BULACAN REMEMBERS KA BLAS OPLE

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando together with Vice Governor Alexis Castro urged Bulakenyos to walk with the same ideals and spirit of the late Gat Blas ‘Ka Blas’ F. Ople during the commemoration of his 97th Birth Anniversary held in front of Gat Blas F. Ople Building: Sentro ng Kabataan, Kaalaman, at Hanapbuhay, Antonio S. Bautista, […]

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HOUSE KICKS OFF NATIONAL ARTS MONTH CELEBRATION

World-class performers showcasing the country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage visited the House of Representatives for the institution’s flag raising ceremony and celebration of the 2024 National Arts Month (NAM).House Committee on Welfare of Children chairperson and BHW Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co, who graced the event as guest speaker, said that Philippine art reflects […]

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LEGARDA BRINGS BACK BAYONG-ALL-YOU-CAN TO SENATE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda once again brought back the Bayong-All-You-Can to the Senate and distributed 2.5 tons of rescue produce through Rural Rising Philippines (RuRi), a non-profit organization founded by spouses Ace and Andie Estrada from Baguio City. Among the crops distributed for this year’s BAYC are upo, yellow corn, eggplant, cucumber, sugar […]