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CHARGE ERRING EXECS IN MANILA BAY PROJECT — SOLON

Senator Chiz Escudero said the government should ensure that appropriate charges are filed against erring public officials or individuals if there are sufficient evidence against them in relation to the controversial Manila Bay Reclamation Projects. The veteran legislator supported President Ferdinand Marcos’ decision to suspend ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay, except for one, after […]

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DTI URGED: RETHINK PH AS HTP MANUFACTURING HUB

Anakalusugan Party-list expressed concern over the pronouncements of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) marketing the Philippines as a manufacturing hub for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs). “It is deeply concerning that our economic managers are seemingly disregarding the potential health risks of using e-cigarettes and HTPs in favor of economic gain,” said […]

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LEE TO GOV’T: CURB FOOD INFLATION TO REDUCE HUNGER

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee reiterated his call for the government to focus on interventions to curb food inflation, after a survey revealed more Filipinos families had experienced involuntary hunger in the past three months. “Hindi po nakapagtataka na mas maraming mga kababayan natin ang nagugutom dahil patuloy pa rin ang pagtaas ng presyo […]

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DY TO NEA: STOP MISMANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC COOPS

Isabela 6th District Rep. Inno Dy on Tuesday called on National Electrification Administration chief Antonio Almeda to put a stop to the mismanagement of electric cooperatives committed by unscrupulous officials. “Panahon na para tuldukan natin ang mga pang-aabuso ng ibang mga opisyales ng mga electric cooperatives natin. Panahon na para baguhin ang kanilang mga polisiya […]

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TULFO WANTS TRAINING OF AFP EXECS IN CHINA STOPPED

Senator Raffy Tulfo vented his anger upon learning about the government program sending high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in China to study and train at its military academy with the Chinese government paying all expenses. The said information was divulged by Senator Francis Tolentino during the recent public hearing of […]

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CORRECT IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTY-LIST SYSTEM URGED

Until it is corrected, the twisted implementation of the party-list system will remain a laughingstock because it benefits the wealthy instead of the poor and marginalized Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, where he said even wealthy contractors now have their own […]

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STRENGTHEN RULES ON GOV’T LOGOS, SEALS – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay is pushing for a bill to strengthen and strictly enforce the standards for the creation and changing of official seals and logos in government. “Hindi po basta basta ang rebranding at ang pagbabago ng logo. We need to ensure that official seals and logos convey national ideals and traditions that express the […]

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QC LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR VETMED STUDENTS

The Quezon City Government is launching an internship program for veterinary medicine students from various universities and colleges across Luzon.  The QC Veterinary Department (QCVD) will offer internship training or an experience-based training program, for its services such as clinical practices including animal care and adoption, rabies prevention and control, and spay and neuter. Training […]

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P50B FOR AFP MODERNIZATION IN PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET

Amid the simmering maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration has increased to P50 billion the budget for the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP). “The AFPMP is set to receive another P50 billion in fresh funding in the 2024 national budget,” Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said. […]

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CUA PRESENTS AT ASEAN MAYORS FORUM IN INDONESIA

There is a growing interest and effort among local governments across the ASEAN in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators into their short, medium, and long-term development plans, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua said. “Firstly, it is essential to mainstream the SDGs into local development plans. Our policymakers must […]