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Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the Department of Health and its partnership with the local government of San Jose, Dinagat Islands, led by Mayor Yngwie Hero Ecleo and Vice Mayor Ruben Zuniega, for the successful turnover of the town’s Super Health Center recently. The Super Health Center is […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano took a significant step in bolstering the country’s digital infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for all Filipinos after the Konektadong Pinoy Act was formally filed in the Senate as a committee report recently. Senate Bill Number 2699, submitted jointly with the Committees on Public Services and Finance, seeks to overhaul the nation’s […]
Newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero continued his series of office visits within the Senate, underscoring his commitment to addressing the needs of Senate employees and boosting operational efficiency. Interviewed by reporters, Escudero explained that checking the facilities and ensuring they function well is part of his role as Senate President. “Itinuturing kong administrative head […]
“Wala dapat nawawalan ng kabuhayan o lalong nababaon sa hirap dahil sa pagkakasakit.” This is the purpose of pushing for a quality, affordable, accessible, and compassionate healthcare service, stressed AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee as he filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the “No Balance Billing (NBB) Policy”. No Balance Billing is a government […]
Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo graced the signing of a memorandum of agreement between East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) and Passion Healthcare Philippines Inc. (PHPI) to collaborate with the aim of ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of hemodialysis treatment services to underprivileged patients. EAMC chief Dr. Alfonso Nuñez III and PHPI president Eric Olay signed the […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua urged all local government units to start preparing for the onset of the southwest monsoon, even as many parts of the country are still experiencing drought at the tail-end of the El Niño phenomenon. “Preparedness is key to averting disasters. Torrential rains induced by […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano advocated for just compensation for the victims of the 2017 Marawi Siege, expressing support for restoring their pre-war status. This statement followed a recent meeting of the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC) of the Senate, presided over by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, with key government agencies. The meeting focused on […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the Senate approval of Senate Bill No. 2514, or the Philippine National Games (PNG) bill, on second reading, following the proposal of significant amendments. Go is the principal sponsor and author of the measure. The bill, which aims to strengthen grassroots sports development and provide a structured national sports program, hurdled […]
The hardships being suffered by Filipino farmers and consumers due to cartel, holding, profiteering and other corrupt practices will soon be stopped as the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act is closer to becoming a law. Before the 2nd Regular Session of the 19th Congress adjourned, the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Anti […]
The Senate started reorganizing key posts following the change in leadership, with former Senate President Migz Zubiri getting the economic affairs panel. In the plenary session presided over by new Senate President Chiz Escudero, several senators have been elected to lead major committees as follows: * Senator Sonny Angara, Committee on Justice and Human Rights; […]