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As the second State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., scheduled on July 24, looms, Senator Bong Go expressed his optimism regarding the administration’s capacity to uplift the lives of more impoverished members of the Filipino society and roll out further pro-poor initiatives. With the current government’s focus on the nation’s economic […]
If farmers are given the proper support to make farming a viable livelihood, then agrarian reform beneficiaries would not be tempted to sell the land they acquired, said AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee. “Naiintindihan natin ang pangamba ng ating mga civil society organizations (CSOs), ngunit bilang principal author ng New Agrarian Emancipation Act, nais […]
As the country commemorates National Nutrition Month, AnaKalusugan Partylist Rep. Ray Reyes said they will continue to push House Bill No. 2189, or the Zero Hunger bill, to ensure food security in the country. “Malnutrition remains a serious problem in our country, and it is our duty to address, not just hunger incidence, but also […]
Senator Bong Go continues to push for a more responsive government to meet the needs of Filipinos amid the changing times. Go filed a series of proposed measures including bills that aim to address the need for enhanced digital infrastructure, modernized immigration services, and fiscal autonomy for the Judicial Branch. “Our government must adapt to […]
As the country grapples with a recurring water shortage and the looming threat of El Niño, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called upon the President to prioritize long-term measures to tackle these pressing issues in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Huwag puro Maharlika Investment Fund,” Pimentel quipped. The veteran legislator emphasized […]
Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signing into law of a bill condoning loans of farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). The President signed Republic Act No.11953 or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, which condones all principal and interests of loans of 610,054 ARBs arising from the award of agricultural lands under the […]
The City Government of Surigao, together with the Municipalities of San Francisco and Sison, recently signed a significant Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) to solidify their partnership in Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) initiatives. The purpose of the MOU is to establish clear terms and conditions under which these involved LGUs will collaborate as DRRM partners, […]
Hundreds of thousands of farmers will now have extra resources to spend on food, education, shelter, wellness and other family expenses that they would otherwise forego as Republic Act (RA) No. 11953, or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, gave them a clean slate by condoning their P57.56 billion debt.Speaker Martin Romualdez said over 600,000 agrarian […]
Senator Chiz Escudero lauded President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for the expeditious signing of the New Agrarian Emancipation Law, which frees over 600,000 farmer-beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) from debts tied to land reform sponsored by the state. The President signed Republic Act 11953, which in effect wiped out some P58 billion in […]
Senator Robin Padilla visited famous Filipino tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od in Kalinga. “Isang karangalan po ang bisitahin at makasama kayo. Tutuparin po natin ang inyong mga kahilingan sa Buscalan (It is an honor to visit and be with you. We will address your wishes for Buscalan),” Padilla told her. “Isang karangalan po ang bisitahin at […]