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The Provincial Government of Bulacan through the Provincial Health Office-Public Health (PHO-PH) has intensified its initiatives to prevent further spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), the viral infection affecting young children, in the province. Governor Daniel Fernando emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in controlling HFMD and urged the Bulakenyos to remain proactive […]
With the heat index continuing to rise in recent days, former Senator Ping Lacson hopes the public will take the proper precautions – including supporters who go to candidates’ rallies to show their support. Lacson pointed out that the hot weather has prompted many local government units to suspend classes, and may pose health dangers […]
Former congressman and Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles on Sunday called for a stronger and more focused approach to addressing the concerns of women in Davao City as he stressed that respect for women must go beyond mere rhetoric. “As a nation, we’ve made significant strides in advancing women’s rights, but the reality […]
Congress has allocated more than P3.2 billion for the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Program since its establishment in 2022, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, a member of the House committee on public accounts, announced on Sunday. “We have earmarked an additional P1.15 billion for the program in the 2025 General Appropriations Law. This is […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero lauded local officials of Sorsogon, led by Governor Boboy Hamor, for steering the province toward sustained growth for the last three years, outpacing all but one province in the entire Bicol Region. According to Escudero, Sorsogon continued its upward trajectory to post a 6.2-percent growth in 2023, increasing its economy in terms of […]
Alarmed over the growing exposure of young children to online gambling, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III threw his support behind proposals to ban Philippine inland gaming operator (PIGO) licenses or what is known as e-gambling businesses. “Online gambling has become so accessible that even e-wallet platforms, which are widely used for digital transactions, provide […]
Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Pangasinan and Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, was invited to the inauguration and blessing of a new Super Health Center in Bani town recently. In his speech, Go emphasized the central objective of the Super Health Center project, which is to alleviate the burden on […]
Department of Transportation (DoTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has pledged swift action to improve the Iloilo International Airport, assuring Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. of the agency’s commitment to the project.Dizon arrived in Iloilo to personally inspect the airport, where he was welcomed by Treñas, Defensor, Uswag Ilonggo Partylist Representative James Ang, and […]
The chair of the House committee on labor and employment hailed the signing into law of a measure allowing employees with at least five years of experience to attain a college degree through an alternative education program. “Thanks to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s signing of Republic Act 12124 that institutionalizes the expanded tertiary education equivalency […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero welcomed the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Nickel Asia Corporation and DMCI Mining Corporation to develop a nickel processing plant in the country, calling the partnership a “monumental stride” in adding greater value to mineral resources obtained from the Philippines. Escudero, a staunch advocate of sustainable mining, said the […]