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Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan took oath as the Chairperson of the Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) Provincial Advisory Group for Transformation and Development (PAGPTD) at the Governor’s Conference Room, Provincial Capitol, Catbalogan City. In her message of support, Tan shared her enthusiasm to work with the team in furtherance of the programs and projects […]
The House Committee on the Welfare of Children has approved the consolidation and preparation of a substitute bill for the two bills on the positive discipline of children, said Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Representative Bernadette Herrera. “I thank our committee chairperson, fellow members, and co-authors for agreeing on a clear definition of child abuse. That consensus […]
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles met with Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) Executive Director Donald James D. Gawe on 26 July 2023 at the CSC Central Office, Quezon City to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the two agencies to spur increased volunteerism among state workers. Joining them were Assistant Secretary Greg […]
AnaKalusugan Partylist is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to make anti-leptospirosis drugs readily available in evacuation centers during the rainy season. AnaKalusugan Partylist Rep. Ray T. Reyes said diseases like leptospirosis are likely to surge during typhoons where flooding is common. “Leptospirosis is a preventable disease. Sa mga panahong ganito na inaasahan ang pagbaha, […]
The government must aggressively address factors contributing to food inflation or it will be unable to hit its 2.9% inflation target in 2024. This was stressed by AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, who on Tuesday said that with food and non-alcoholic beverages being the top group contributing to the June 2023 inflation of 5.4%, […]
Senator Sonny Angara congratulated the Philippine women’s national football team or the Filipinas for their historic feat at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Angara said the entire nation is proud of the Filipinas, who “defied the odds and showed the world that they deserve to be part of the biggest event in women’s football”. “Filipinas […]
Senator Bong Go took note of the successful implementation of the medical assistance program overseen by the Malasakit Center located in Davao City’s Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which has served more than 212,000 patients from 2019 to mid-2023. After aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and […]
Members of the Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the “enduring bonds of friendship” between the highest legislative bodies of the Philippines and Japan, honoring the 67 years of bilateral relations between the two countries in many areas such as trade and investments, and defense and security, among others. Senators approved P.S. Resolution No. 703, introduced […]
The Quezon City Government has launched a StartUp QC Business Plan Competition for students to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. “Through the Startup QC Business Plan Competition, our aim is to foster an innovative culture among our youth, enable them to broaden their perspectives, and open up opportunities for them to reach their full potential. I am confident […]
“An act of grace that will help heal the nation.” This was how House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan called President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to grant amnesty to individuals who may have committed violations of existing laws in pursuit of their political beliefs. “Forgiveness is necessary in conflict resolution. We are in full […]