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ILOILO CITY GOVERNMENT RESTORES CITY PLAZAS

The Iloilo City Government has spent for the restoration of plazas to bring back the open spaces for people to enjoy, relax, bond and do their get-together activities.City Hall initially funded P257-million for the major makeover of Jaro Plaza with P90-million, La Paz Plaza with P75-million, Arevalo Plaza with P46-million, Plaza Libertad in City Proper […]

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HOUSE, PTV LAUNCH INTERACTIVE CONGRESSTV

Speaker Martin Romualdez launched the House of Representatives’ historic and pioneering CongressTV, where Filipinos will not be limited to merely monitoring legislative deliberations to push the pro-poor agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., but also join, through an interactive platform, in the formulation of laws.  â€œCongressTV is our commitment to ensuring that no Filipino is left in the […]

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LEE THANKS PHILHEALTH FOR 30% BENEFIT HIKE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Friday met with the PhilHealth leadership led by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Atty. Eli Dino Santos to personally thank the Board of Directors and Executive Committee on their approval of the 30% increase on PhilHealth benefits that he […]

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VP LAUDED FOR DEPED FUNDING OF SHS VOUCHERS

A ranking congresswoman lauded Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte for the decision of DepEd to continue the funding of senior high school vouchers for Grade 11 students in SUCs and LCUs this school year and next school year to avoid their displacement and disruption of studies. Bohol Representative Alexie Tutor, chairperson of the […]

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BUSINESS IDEAS CONTEST FOR QC STUDENTS LAUNCHED

After two successful cohorts, the Quezon City Government is expanding its StartUp QC Program to launch a competition for students this 2024. The program aims to develop the innovative business ideas of the youth through financial grants and mentorship sessions. “Through this competition, we can develop the potential and skills of our students and help […]

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DAVAO FLOOD VICTIMS GET P35M HOUSE CASH AID

The House of Representatives, through the offices of Speaker Martin Romualdez and Tingog Partylist, in partnership with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., worked to facilitate the immediate release of P35 million in financial aid, with 17,500 food packs prepared and distributed as assistance for the seven congressional districts affected by the recent flooding and landslides in […]

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LEGARDA BACKS PASIG RIVER URBAN DEV’T PROJECT

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her full support and commitment towards the protection of the country’s natural resources and environment as she joined fellow public servants and the private sector at the launching of the Pasig River Development Project in the City of Manila with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza […]

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BONG GO DECLARED AS ADOPTED SON OF LAKE SEBU

Senator Bong Go attended the turnover ceremony and blessing of another Super Health Center to enhance healthcare accessibility in communities in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato recently. During his visit, the Sangguniang Bayan presented to Go a resolution declaring him as an adopted son of Lake Sebu for his contributions to the development and progress of […]

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LEE: POST-HARVEST FACILITIES TO LOWER FOOD PRICES

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee reiterated the crucial role of post-harvest facilities such as cold storages, dryers, and transport facilities to help farmers increase their income and lower food prices. Lee renewed his call to prioritize these facilities after Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Tuesday that a total of P93 billion […]

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DTI TAPS ULAP TO HELP BOOST CONSUMER PROTECTION

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) intensified its strategic communication campaign on consumer protection and acceleration of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by sealing a partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) on 18 January 2024. Aligned with the Department’s MSME development efforts, the signing of the memorandum […]