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The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its condolences on the passing of veteran broadcast journalist Miguel “Mike” Castro Enriquez, during the plenary session recently. Members of the Upper Chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 770 (Adopted Resolution No. 88), introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, taking into consideration SRNs 774, 775, and 781, which […]
Travelers now experience more efficient and safer road infrastructure after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed improvements along Manila North Road (MNR) in Angeles City, Pampanga. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said that the preventive maintenance projects in the amount of P202.46 […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has added the municipality of Abucay and the City of Balanga in Bataan among its roster of Project TRANSFORM recipients, the Department’s program that engages the whole of society in implementing programs to alleviate poverty, strengthen community resilience, and promote strong public-private partnerships in the country. Through […]
The House of Representatives commended and congratulated Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Uy Obiena for winning the silver medal in the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary recently. The message of commendation and congratulation is contained in Resolution No. 1255, which the House adopted unanimously. The resolution was authored by Speaker Martin […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to fulfill its mandate to provide reliable health insurance coverage to our countrymen and to promptly pay their dues to private hospitals using the profits it has made from its investments. Lee made the statement on Wednesday during the budget briefing of […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a measure instituting a policy that prohibits the mandatory collection of any fees or contributions from students attending public elementary and secondary schools. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 2420, Tulfo said students from public schools are mostly from the poorest of the poor families and burdening them with required extra […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the Department of Health and the local government of Nabas, Aklan for the successful groundbreaking of the town’s Super Health Center in Barangay Poblacion recently. Super Health Centers are designed to focus on primary care, consultation, and early detection of diseases, further strengthening the healthcare sector in the country especially in […]
Amid the achievements in the coconut industry, Senator Cynthia Villar assured to continuously do what is necessary to protect and expand the said industry. “We are aware that our work doesn’t stop here as we continually monitor the implementation of relevant laws (in the industry),” stressed Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on agriculture and […]
“Our primary hero, Gat Marcelo, who holds the esteemed title of National Hero, should be our guide and beacon. His ideas, principles, and staunch opposition against corruption and abuse of power continue to inspire us to fight for what is right and just.” This was the message of Governor Daniel Fernando to the Bulakenyos during […]
The national government is investing another P14 billion to develop access roads and bridges to tourist destinations across the country, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism, said. The P14 billion is itemized in the national spending plan for 2024 and is on top of the P17.7 billion already […]