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NAIA TO GET P2.8B AVIATION INFRA UPGRADE — CAMPOS

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to receive P2.8 billion in fresh funding for the upgrading of its aviation infrastructure, including P1.2 billion for the procurement of a new Communications, Navigation and Surveillance-Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) System, Makati City Representative Luis Campos Jr. said. The initial P1.2 billion for the acquisition of a new […]

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ESCUDERO BATS FOR IMPROVED TAX COLLECTION

Senator Chiz Escudero maintained that improving the collection efficiency of the government as well as fighting graft and corruption should be its top priority over plans to raise taxes so as not to put additional burdens in the lives of the already “overtaxed” Filipinos amid soaring prices of basic and prime commodities. Guesting on GMA-7’s […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SPMC SERVICE AWARDEES

Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, recently attended the annual Service Awards of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Davao City. The event is part of SPMC’s National Hospital Week celebration, which is observed from August 5 to 12. One of the events […]

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BOYCOTT OF CHINESE FIRMS IN INFRA PROJECTS URGED

“We will not fund their continued bullying in WPS.” “Filipino taxpayers are unwittingly funding China’s illegal incursions and harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea with the Philippine government’s continued patronage of Chinese contractors in big-ticket public infrastructure projects all over the country.” With this, Senate President Migz Zubiri has upped his earlier suggestion […]

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BETTER REGULATIONS TO MAXIMIZE PAGCOR INCOME URGED

As part of the 2024 budget deliberations, the House Committee on Appropriations chaired by AKO BICOL Party-list Representative Zaldy Co reviewed the plans of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for next year. Co emphasized the significance of appropriate regulation to maximize the positive impact of gambling and gaming on government income. “The government […]

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FERNANDO BAGS OUTSTANDING LUZON GOVERNOR AWARD

Another feather was added to Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando’s cap as he was awarded the Outstanding Local Chief Executive of the Philippines – Provincial Governor Category for Luzon Island by the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Incorporated (ALSWDOPI). Fernando personally received the award during the Gawad Parangal Ceremony held […]

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EXPANDED 4Ps ACT TO BREAK POVERTY CYCLE, SAYS LEE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Monday lauded the passage on second reading by the House of Representatives of the measure which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act, by providing capacity building—specifically education, entrepreneurship training, and skills upgrading—for adult beneficiaries. Lee, the principal author and […]

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ESCUDERO BACKS DIGITAL CAMPAIGN VS FAKE NEWS

Senator Chiz Escudero said he is backing the digital campaign of the government to combat fake news on the internet. Escudero, however, cautioned against introducing additional modules or subjects on the matter in the existing curricula of students in all levels, saying the plan needs thorough study and consultation before this can be incorporated. “Magandang […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SUCCESSFUL 2023 PALARONG PAMBANSA

Senator Bong Go extended his praise and support to all participants and organizers of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa, which was held in Marikina City, Metro Manila, from July 29 to August 5. Go, serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, hailed the successful execution of the event, overcoming challenges including inclement weather. […]

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PADILLA, WIFE VISIT PAG-ASA ISLAND IN WEST PH SEA

“Atin po ito (Pag-Asa is ours),” Senator Robin Padilla stressed this after visiting Pag-Asa Island in the West Philippine Sea recently. During his visit, Padilla pushed for the implementation of projects that will benefit residents living there, so they need not leave the island. “Atin po ito. Huwag po nating hayaang maangkin ito ng kung […]