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BONG GO WANTS REVIEW OF SOLO PARENTS LAW

Senator and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health Bong Go has called for a review of Republic Act 11861, or the “Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act”, due to mounting complaints regarding its implementation. Based on reports raised by ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo to Go, several solo parents, who should be recipients of the […]

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PADILLA TO YOUTH: PLANT SEEDS OF GOODNESS

Plant the seeds of goodness in order to succeed. This was the advice of Senator Robin Padilla to the youth of Basilan province after he took part in the Taguima Youth Congress there recently. In his speech at the Basilan National High School, Padilla stressed this is the key to success, aside from the youth […]

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RICE PRODUCTION ZONES FOR FOOD SECURITY PUSHED

The country should start weaning its dependence on imported rice and reduce the risk of food insecurity by establishing rice production zones (RPZs) and inundating it with government support and attention. Senate President Migz Zubiri said he made this proposal to no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the dinner hosted by the Chief […]

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ALBAY TO LAUNCH DIGITAL RICE CLUSTER PROGRAM

The Digital Rice Cluster Program will soon be implemented in the Province of Albay. Governor Grex Lagman confirmed that after being chosen as a pilot province, Albay is preparing for its full-blast implementation together with the National Rice Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., where Albay will take […]

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HOUSE PANEL ADOPTS LEARNER TRANSFER BILL

The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chaired by Pasig Representative Roman Romulo adopted House Resolution (HR) 1059, urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to formulate and implement national guidelines on the emergency transfer of learners affected by natural and human-induced disasters in basic education institutions. Romulo expressed dismay that learners who are victims […]

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PROVINCIAL MEDICAL CENTER TO RISE IN TUY, BATANGAS

Senator Bong Go expressed his appreciation for the commitment and dedication exhibited by the Batangas provincial government in advancing healthcare services in the province during the groundbreaking of the Batangas Provincial Medical Center in Tuy town recenly. Go commended the relentless efforts of Batangas officials including Governor Dodo Mandanas, Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Congressmen Eric […]

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ULAP, PCL FORGE TIES WITH MALDIVES COUNTERPARTS

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) embarked on an exchange program with the Local Government Authority of the Republic of Maldives (Maldives LGA) and the Baa Atoll Council to reinforce collaboration and mutual learning in local governance on 20 to 26 July 2023. This initiative was in response to […]

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P9.2B INTEL FUND IN 2024 BUDGET ALARMS PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III expressed deep concern over the priorities set forth by the Marcos administration in the proposed P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) and questioned the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of the country. “The allocation of P9.2 billion to confidential and intelligence funds while our fellow Filipinos in calamity-stricken areas suffer […]

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PADILLA WANTS EXECS BEHIND BOAT TRAGEDY PUNISHED

“Higit po sa lahat, sisingilin natin ang pananagutan ng mga responsableng kawani ng gobyerno.” This was the promise made by Senator Robin Padilla after sending help to families of the fatalities in the tragedy in Binangonan, Rizal last July 27, when the passenger banca MB Princess Aya capsized. Members of Padilla’s office, with Nadia Montenegro, […]

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DAVAO DE ORO JOINS ‘KADIWA NG PANGULO’ LAUNCH

The Provincial Government of Davao de Oro, led by Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga, joined the simultaneous launching of KADIWA ng Pangulo activity, a marketing strategy of the government which seeks to provide consumers with access to quality and safe food items, while ensuring farm producers have a ready market. Various farmers’ associations of the province have […]