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ILOCOS SUR TOWN SOON TO HAVE SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his dedication to improving access to essential healthcare services as he conducted a site inspection for the Super Health Center in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. In his speech, Go emphasized the significance of the Super Health Center initiative. The legislator highlighted the need to bring medical services closer to the people, particularly […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR LAUDS NIA ON ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Speaking on its 60th Founding Anniversary, Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged the significant impact of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the country’s agricultural sector. Saying it cannot be overstated, Villar noted that NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture. “NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture.” This […]

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LGBT COUPLES GET RIGHT TO CARE CARD FROM QC GOV’T

The Quezon City Government has launched the Right to Care Card that will empower resident queer couples to make medical decisions for their partners. The Right to Care Card will be made operational through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and will recognize the decision of the cardholders to agree, refuse, or withdraw consent of […]

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P53B SET FOR PRIVATE HS STUDENTS TUITION SUBSIDY

The national government is spending P53 billion this year to shoulder the tuition of underprivileged students “placed” in private high schools either because of the lack of public schools in their communities, or because existing public schools are already packed full. Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, a member of the House appropriations committee, said the […]

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DOH URGED: HIRE LICENSED NURSES NOT NURSING GRADS

Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes believes the Department of Health should focus on hiring unemployed and inactive registered nurses first before hiring unlicensed nursing graduates to fill vacancies in government hospitals.  “Marami po tayong nurses, board passers, na naghahanap ng trabaho. ‘Di ba dapat unahin natin ang mga licensed nurses bago bigyan ng pagkakataon ang […]

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BONG GO ASSURES SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL LAB SCIENTISTS

Senator Bong Go extended his support and encouragement to medical laboratory scientists who have played a crucial role in the country’s healthcare system during the 3rd National Summit of the Philippine Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists Inc. (PSMLS) held at Winford Hotel in Sta. Cruz, Manila City. Go, who also serves as Chair of the […]

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PADILLA PUSHES FOR FREEDOM OF INFO BILL IN SENATE

Senator Robin Padilla is prepared to push the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill in the Senate to fight fake news and disinformation. Padilla said the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media which he chairs has already conducted hearings on how to fight fake news, even as he noted the bill […]

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HONTIVEROS LEADS ‘MAYON 360°’ RELIEF OPERATIONS

Senator Risa Hontiveros has facilitated P11.5 million worth of allocations for families and individuals affected by the recent Mayon Volcano eruption in the Province of Albay. Dubbed as the “Mayon 360° Relief Operations,” Hontiveros hopes to cover all areas affected by the recent volcanic activity. The veteran legislator facilitated the allocation of P10M for relief […]

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LAGMAN ORGANIZES MAYON DISASTER RESPONSE DESK

Albay Governor Grex Lagman has ordered the creation of a Disaster Response Desk (DRD). “The DRD will facilitate support from national government Agencies (NGAs), non-government organizations (NGOs), local and international organizations, and private sector agencies to provide for the needs of our Mayon-affected evacuees,” Lagman explained. The governor issued Executive Order No. 33, or “Creating […]

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CONGRESS COMMITS TO HELP PINOY SEAFARERS

Speaker Martin Romualdez said Filipino seafarers can depend on the full support of Congress to the initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. meant to safeguard their rights, welfare, and well-being and promote as well the country’s entire maritime sector. “Under President Marcos’ leadership, we are committed to fostering an enabling environment that promotes the welfare […]