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CUA HAILS REGIONAL SPECIALTY CENTERS LAW

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua hailed the signing into law of the Regional Specialty Centers Act, saying it would help address the prevailing lack of access to quality healthcare in provinces outside the National Capital Region. “Republic Act No. 11959 is a badly needed measure to address […]

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NOGRALES TO PNP: RECALIBRATE ‘SHOOT FIRST’ POLICY

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles called for a recalibration of the Philippine National Police’s policy when engaging in operations to avoid unnecessary violence that may lead to the death of civilians. This, as he bemoaned the lapses that led to the reportedly mistaken killing of a 15-year-old boy in Montalban town during a police […]

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PADILLA BACKS FILM INDUSTRY SMALL WORKERS’ RIGHTS

Sufficient and nutritious meals, adequate standby areas and just workday hours. These were among the rights pushed by Senator Robin Padilla for “small” workers in the showbiz industry. At the hearing of the Senate on the proposed “Eddie Garcia Act” where he is a co-author, Padilla stressed the observation of such rights are important to […]

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BONG GO HAILS CULTURAL MAPPING LAW SIGNING

In a significant stride towards preserving the rich tapestry of the Philippines’ cultural heritage, Senator Bong Go has expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., for signing Republic Act No. 11961 into law, a measure aimed at fortifying the conservation of the nation’s cultural legacy through comprehensive cultural mapping. The bill, co-authored by Go, […]

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SENATE PROBE ON QC ROAD RAGE INCIDENT PUSHED

Senator Pia Cayetano and Senate President Migz Zubiri have jointly filed a resolution to call on the Senate to probe the viral road rage incident in Quezon City involving an armed dismissed police officer and an unarmed cyclist. In Senate Resolution No. 763, the two senators asserted that the incident involves public order and safety, […]

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PALAWAN EYES AUSTRALIA AS TOURISM DEV’T PARTNER

Palawan Governor Dennis Socrates warmly welcomed Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu and party during their courtesy visit.  Yu discussed potential areas of collaboration between Palawan and Australia, as well as the Filipino and Australian forces assault exercises held in the municipality of Rizal, Palawan as part of enhancing the forces’ preparedness and […]

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TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION BILL GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill 8910 or the proposed “Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act.” It would provide for a national policy in preventing adolescent pregnancies and institutionalize social protection for adolescent parents. An Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Inter-Agency Council will serve as a policy-making body. Among its salient provisions is the establishment […]

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PASSAGE OF REGIONAL SPECIALTY CENTERS ACT HAILED

AnaKalusugan Partylist Rep. Ray T. Reyes lauded the signing of Republic Act No. 11959 or the ‘Regional Specialty Centers Act’ which will establish and institutionalize specialty centers in all the regions across the country. “Ipinapakita lamang nito na prayoridad ng administrasyon ang pagkakaroon ng accessible at abot-kayang serbisyong pangkalusugan para sa lahat,” Reyes said. Under the […]

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HIKE BUDGET FOR PH DEFENSE, SAYS DELA ROSA

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa questions China’s recent claims it has allowed the recent successful resupply mission of the Philippines to BRP Sierra Madre due to “humanitarian consideration.” In an interview recently, Dela Rosa was asked whether or not the Philippines needs China’s go signal with regards to exercising its sovereign rights in the West […]

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TULFO BATS FOR PH-US JOINT SIERRA MADRE RESUPPLY

Due to repeated incidents of bullying and harassment by Chinese Coast Guard in the resupply mission of our Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, Senator Raffy Tulfo separately communicated over the phone with Ambassador of the Philippines to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez, Department of National Defense (DND) DND […]