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BONG GO GIVES AID TO ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE MSMES

Senator Bong Go deployed his Malasakit Team to support small business owners from Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, contributing to the government’s initiatives to promote inclusive economic recovery. During an aid initiative held at the Gender and Development Building, the 100 beneficiaries received food packs, snacks, vitamins, snacks, shirts, and basketballs and volleyballs. A mobile phone, […]

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CZECH AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ESCUDERO

Newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero received a courtesy call from Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Karel Hejc at the Senate Ceremonial Hall. The hour-long meeting highlighted the growing cooperation and friendship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. Hejc congratulated the new Senate President on his election and emphasized the renewed vigor in bilateral […]

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NOGRALES LAUDS  SIGNING OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ LAW

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Thursday lauded the signing into law of the Eddie Garcia Act by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. “Nagagalak tayo na sa wakas, pagkatapos ng ilang taon na pagsisikap ay napirmahan na ang Eddie Garcia Act. Malaking tagumpay ito para sa mga manggagawa sa movie and television industry,” Nograles, who […]

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QUEZON CITY IS READY FOR LA NIÑA – BELMONTE

The Quezon City government, led by its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC), has declared its readiness for the typhoon season, with the country expected to experience 13 to 16 storms this year. Zero casualty remains the city government’s target according to Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Nakahanda na ang lahat ng ating mga kailangan para […]

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DOH TO USE UNUSED FUND TO FIGHT COVID FLIRT 

Upon the initiative of Speaker Martin Romualdez and Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, the House Committee on Appropriations met recently to examine the budgetary performance of the Department of Health (DOH) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, to ensure that it complies with requirements and utilize public funds effectively […]

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COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW PUSHED

For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the problem of discrimination in the country will not be solved unless the people acknowledge that it exists. “Ang dami-daming nakakaranas ng discrimination, not necessarily just because of one reason, but because they’re different,” Cayetano said pertaining to the various bills on the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act. “I think everyone in […]

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BONG GO GIVES SENDS AID TO BINANGONAN SENIORS

To show his commitment to assisting the Filipino people in their recovery especially those belonging in vulnerable sectors, Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit team aided impoverished senior citizens in Binangonan, Rizal.  Known as Mr. Malasakit, Go acknowledged the role of the elderly and their significant contributions to each family and their communities while underscoring the government’s […]

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ESCUDERO MEETS UK AMBASSADOR

British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils paid a courtesy call on newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero at the Senate, underscoring the flourishing partnership between the Philippines and the United Kingdom. During their meeting, Beaufils noted the smooth UK-Philippines relations and emphasized that bilateral trade is at an all-time high. The ambassador and Escudero […]

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HOUSE PANELS BEGIN PROBE ON INT’L PANDEMIC TREATY

Members of the House Committees on Human Rights and Public Order and Safety met recently in a joint hearing to discuss the implications of the pandemic treaty and the international health regulations (IHR) on the country’s implementation of national health policies and programs. Committee on Public Order and Safety chairman Representative Dan Fernandez, in House […]

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FERNANDO TO BULAKENYOS: RESPECT, HONOR PH FLAG

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando sent a message far and wide to Bulakenyos and Filipinos alike, to take pride in, value, and show respect for the national flag during the celebration of National Flag Days this morning coinciding the Flag Rasing Ceremony held in front of the Provincial Capitol in the City of Malolos. With the […]