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BONG GO: MORE SUPPORT FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMERS

Senator Bong Go emphasized the need for increased government support for the country’s small-scale farmers and fisherfolks after attending the groundbreaking of a Super Health Center in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro. This call for action is in line with Go’s efforts to alleviate the challenges faced by the agricultural sector. The legislator highlighted the significant legislative […]

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ECONOMIC MANAGERS TOLD: HIKE GDP TO MANAGE DEBT

Senator Chiz Escudero has urged the Marcos administration’s economic managers to increase the gross domestic product (GDP) moving forward in order to maintain the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio at a manageable level. During the recent plenary session, Escudero cited the need to explore all possibilities to maintain the debt-to-GDP ratio as he made the manifestation on […]

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WATER DEPARTMENT TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY — LEE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee lauded the passage on third and final reading of House Bill No. 9663 creating the Department of Water, and on Sunday said that establishing a national framework for water resource management would boost efforts to attain food security in the country. “Natutuwa po tayo na we are one step […]

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NOGRALES HAILS ORDER TO FAST-TRACK WATER PROJECTS

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles hailed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s recent order to concerned government agencies to complete all water-related projects by April 2024 amid an impending drought due to the El Niño phenomenon. “The President’s order signifies the government’s commitment to protect our people from the harsh effects of the coming drought. I […]

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2,000 ANGELES LGBTQ+ RESIDENTS GET CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. distributed his personal Christmas gift of rice to 2,000 members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Lesbian, Queer or Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Community in Angeles City. Each member of the LGBTQ+ community took home five kilos of rice. “Simula nang naupo po tayo bilang Mayor, taun-taon po nating ginagawa itong […]

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MALAPITAN LEADS CALOOCAN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Caloocan Mayor Along Malapitan led the Christmas Lighting Ceremony at the Caloocan Commercial Complex recently to formally launch the preparations to celebrate Christmas in the city. “Ang pagpapailaw natin sa mga dekorasyon at Christmas tree ay simbolo ng ating pagsusumikap na paliwanagin din ang buhay ng bawat Batang Kankaloo sa Lungsod ng Caloocan,” Malapitan declared. […]

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ANTI-AGRI ECONOMIC SABOTAGE BILL GETS SENATE OK

The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill imposing severe sanctions against smugglers, profiteers, hoarders and cartels of agricultural and fishery products. Voting 18-0-0, senators approved Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2432 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act. The bill repeals Republic Act No. 10845, otherwise known as the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2016. […]

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SENATE BOOSTS WPS DEFENSE IN RATIFIED 2024 BUDGET

True to his earlier promise, Senate President Migz Zubiri announced that the Senate ratified next year’s national budget that included institutional amendments that will provide the much-needed boost to the country’s defensive posture in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “As we have learned from the constant bullying and aggression of China against Filipino fishermen and […]

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SENATE ADOPTS SEAFARERS’ MAGNA CARTA BICAM REPORT

The Senate has adopted and ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which reconciles the provisions of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2221 and House Bill (HB) No. 7325. Senator Raffy Tulfo, principal sponsor and one of the authors of SB No. 2221, said the ratification of the measure is […]

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SENATE URGED: PASS MAGNA CARTA FOR BHWS

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes is urging fellow lawmakers in the Senate to prioritize the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “We urge the Senate to prioritize the passage of its version of the Magna Carta for BHWs. Matagal na po nagtitiis ang ating mga BHWs at siguro naman […]