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The congressional approval of a measure creating the CamSur Free Trade Zone will energize the Bicol region and help President Marcos meet his vital goal of creating a Philippine environment much more conducive to generating investments and creating quality jobs, CamSur Rep. and National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has told the House ways […]
The President of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua on Thursday emphasized the importance of investing in internet connectivity infrastructure in bridging the financial divide between rural and urban areas. “In order to fully unlock the transformative potential of digitalization and facilitate comprehensive financial inclusion, it is […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his support for the proposed implementation of salary increases for public sector employees during the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC)’s presentation of the proposed 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) before the Senate Finance Committee. While the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 6 is still pending legislation, Go lauded the finance managers of […]
Better cells and living conditions, and separating the hardcore “crime lords” from the “general population” of the New Bilibid Prison. These are among the urgent reforms that authorities must implement to prevent a repeat of attempts by Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) to escape or engage in illegal activities, Senator Robin Padilla said. “Una, diyan […]
The Senate has adopted a resolution expressing profound sympathy and condolences on the passing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susana “Toots” Ople, a champion of the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Senators unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 747 (Adopted Resolution No. 83), introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking into consideration SRNs […]
In a commemoration marking what would have been the 74th birthday of the late Governor Corazon Malanyaon, the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, led by Governor Niño Sotero Uy, Jr., orchestrated a dedication ceremony of the Davao Oriental Welcome Park in Pintatagan, Banaybanay. The dedication seeks to immortalize Malanyaon’s legacy and her contributions to the province’s development. […]
House Bill 7447, which gives barangay health workers representation in the local health board through their federation presidents at the provincial, city, and municipal levels, has passed the House of Representatives on third and final reading. HB 7447 also gives local health board the mandate to propose incentives or benefits for barangay health workers as […]
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) made an offer to the province of Albay to further boost tourism through infrastructure development assistance. In a forum held recently, TIEZA in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Provincial Government of Albay (PGA), through the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions […]
The national government should bump up to P7 billion the direct fuel subsidies meant to cushion public transport drivers, fisherfolk and farmers from elevated petroleum prices, House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “Our public utility vehicle (PUV) and ride-hailing drivers, along with delivery service riders, deserve highly improved financial […]
More than “keyboard warriors,” a prepared citizenry with skills and discipline sharpened through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is needed to defend our country especially against foreign invaders. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the conclusion of the Visayas Regional Qualifying Leg ng Philippine ROTC Games 2023 in Iloilo City. Padilla pointed out the […]