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“The world looks to follow the Philippines’ template on, and its progress in, ongoing legislative efforts towards the inclusion of psoriasis in free primary health care as interest from other countries gains ground.” This announced Anakalusugan Partylist Representative Ray T. Reyes upon his return to the country after serving as panelist in the recently concluded […]
Senator Bong Go, chair of the Committee on Health, reminded government of the need for the strict enforcement of Republic Act No. 8749, also known as the Clean Air Act. Go, who was interviewed after his team provided aid to the residents of Tanauan City, expressed his growing concern over the rampant air pollution problem […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. an excellent rating for his first year in office. Ahead of PBBM’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, Tulfo said: “He is doing an excellent job.” The legislator praised the President for securing a lot of commitment and investment pledges, and gaining possible […]
In celebration of MSME Week, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the state’s support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and struggling entrepreneurs as they serve as the vital backbone of the Philippine economy. According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), as cited by the Department of Trade and […]
The Provincial Government of Masbate thru Governor Antonio “Tony” Kho donated P2 million to help Albay’s Mayon Operations. The turnover of donation was held during the flag-raising last Monday within the vicinity of the Albay Capitol. On behalf of the Masbate Governor, their Provincial Treasurer Eduardo Arcenas personally handed the cheque to Albay Governor Edcel […]
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte warmly welcomed Zhao Xiuzhen, the newly appointed Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Davao City. Consul General Zhao expressed her gratitude for the city’s hospitality and for the opportunity to meet Duterte, saying her predecessor, former Consul General Li Ling already assured her of a smooth transition […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the lack of coordination between law enforcement, immigration officers, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and labor agencies in addressing issues related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). In a recent press conference, Tulfo raised the alarm about the raid conducted by authorities on a POGO hub named Xinchuang Network […]
It is the right of Filipinos to avail of their freedom of information from government entities, especially since their taxes pay the salaries of government employees. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he kicked off the hearing on the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill and 30 other proposed measures referred to his Senate Committee on […]
In a significant step towards sustainable waste management practices, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez and Dr. Marlon Era, President of the Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to conduct a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) in the city at the City Mayor’s Office. “This is one […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to Manila will surely give a boost to the Philippines’ tourism sector, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism, said. “South Korea has been the Philippines’ No. 1 supplier of foreign visitors for years, and we are counting on Mr. Yoon’s visit […]