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House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera filed a proposed resolution to commend and congratulate the Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games, especially the gold medal winners and Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers. The Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China comprised 395 athletes, personnel, and officials led by Chief of Mission Chito Loyzaga and […]
A colorful and festive Kambal Festival transformed the streets of Angeles City in a mixture of hues recently. This after Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. led its celebration while riding a float made of indigenous and recyclable materials. “This is in line with our celebration of Fiestang Kuliat, bringing the importance of these momentous occasions […]
While one third of Mindanao is devoted to agriculture and Davao region supplies 40% of the country’s food requirements, the challenge lies in harnessing this potential to support the region’s overall economic development, Senator Cynthia Villar said. “Davao Region is still the top coconut-producer which contributed 14.4% to the country’s total production. Zamboanga Peninsula followed […]
Senator Mark Villar condemned the multiple cyber attacks against government agencies as the Philippine Statistics Authority has been a recent victim. This is only a few weeks after the Medusa ransomware cyber attack against the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). “Ang mga atake na ito laban sa ating mga government agencies ay hindi lamang laban […]
Senator Bong Go, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to strengthen government support for agricultural workers to help ensure food security in the country while also expressing his support to the current efforts of the department as well […]
Senator Chiz Escudero is pushing for the automatic promotion of government employees upon retirement like their counterparts in the military and the police organizations to ensure that they will have a comfortable life after serving their country for many years. Escudero’s Senate Bill 297, which proposes to grant a promotion of one salary grade level […]
In a resolution filed recently, Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, expressed his congratulations to members of the Philippine team for their commendable performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. Senate Resolution No. (SBN) 825 acknowledges the athletes’ achievements and their contribution […]
Senator Robin Padilla is prepared to help revitalize the People’s Television Network (PTV) by way of support for its employees and facilities, so it will have the needed tools to fight fake news. Padilla, who chaired the Senate hearing on the issues involving PTV, said he is looking for ways to address the problems at […]
Mayor Joy Belmonte strongly urged Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan to reinstate relieved cop Executive Master Sergeant Verdo Pantollano. Belmonte made the call following the statement made by Acting MMDA Chairman Rolando Artes that giving courtesy to VIPs in using public roads is normal. “We extend courtesy especially to the […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to Department of Agriculture officials to use excess rice tariff collections to help farmers.“This gesture manifests the unwavering resolve of President Marcos, Jr. to boost agricultural production, particularly of rice, to ensure a stable supply of food for every Filipino family at affordable prices and uplift […]