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The Senate is ready to hit the ground running on priority bills and other key pieces of legislation as it opened the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress. “We made a commitment that, on the part of the Senate, we will pass 20 priority bills by December 2023,” Senate President Migz Zubiri said. “We […]
The Quezon City government will implement various initiatives to save water amid the scheduled water service interruption that will affect several of its barangays. Numerous Quezon City barangays will experience daily water service interruptions of up to 11 hours due to the decrease in the water level of Angat Dam, according to water utility Maynilad. […]
The Philippines is on track to lead its Southeast Asian neighbors in economic growth and jobs creation in the months ahead, but severe El Niño weather conditions could pose a significant risk, House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “Government should spare no effort in mitigating El Niño’s adverse impact […]
“Government offices should take the lead in conservation efforts.” This is what Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua said as the country confronts the challenges posed by El Niño and climate change. Cua emphasized the need for the whole of government to also adopt a “green mindset” […]
Senator Bong Go inspected several projects in Cortes, Bohol, which he supported as vice chair of the Senate Committee on Finance. Go’s visit started with a tour of the ongoing construction site of the Governor Celestino Gallares Multi-Specialty Medical Complex. The legislator is the principal sponsor of Republic Act No. 11883, which spearheaded the transformation of […]
The Senate conducted the topping-off ceremony for the New Senate Building in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City recently. The ceremony was led by Senate President Migz Zubiri, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, and Senators Nancy Binay, Cynthia Villar, JV Ejercito, Ronald Dela Rosa, and Bong Go. Also present were former […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the importance of indigenous Filipinos in preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage. Legarda, a staunch defender and promoter of Philippine culture, praised the contributions of the indigenous Filipinos in maintaining the country’s identity in the recent commemoration of Cultural Communities Week. “Without the pioneering efforts of our indigenous […]
Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor expressed his appreciation as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) presented the province with 10 brand-new fire trucks and two fully-equipped ambulances. The assets, which were officially handed over by BFP Bicol Regional Director C/Supt. Ricardo Perdigon, in a simple ceremony with provincial administrator Franco Eric Ravanilla at the capitol compound. […]
Albay Governor Grex Lagman praised Albayanos as he reported updates on response operations amid the unrest of Mayon Volcano. In a conference spearheaded by the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) Committee on Disaster Resilience (CDR), Lagman reported that about 5,776 families, equivalent to 20,184 individuals, were evacuated in about 34 temporary shelters spread all over […]
With the objective of ensuring a stable supply of affordable and quality agricultural products to consumers, Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando and Vice Gov Alexis Castro ramped up the launch of Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa Para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita (KADIWA) ng Pangulo 2023 in Bulacan in front of the Capitol Gymnasium […]