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The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is set to take grilling to a whole new level with its longest inasal grilling event at the Upper East, Megaworld on May 28, 2023. With 320 meters of grilling space, this year’s event is longer than previous years, promising more opportunities to showcase Bacolod’s signature dish. Over 80 groups […]
The House of Representatives gave the final nod on a measure that seeks to aid indigent jobseekers in their pursuit of gainful employment by granting them discounted or waived fees on pre-employment requirements such as National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and police clearances. With an overwhelming 270 votes, the House members approved on third and […]
The House Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation chaired by Bohol 3rd District Representative Kristine Alexei Tutor approved the consolidation of three bills seeking to strengthen the practice of midwifery as a profession in the Philippines. At the meeting presided over by Committee Vice Chair PBA Party-list Representative Margarita “Atty. Migs” Nograles, the panel agreed […]
The Provincial Government of Albay and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay, headed by Vice Governor Baby Glenda Ong Bongao has launched the ABA KAgayon, Fashion • Lifestyle • Heritage at the Albay Astrodome. This is to recognize the importance and dedication of local abaca weavers and farmers to provide products for the abaca industry in […]
Senator Bong Go continues efforts to help bring public health services closer to communities in far-flung areas as he traveled north of the country to personally attend the inauguration of the Super Health Center in Santa Praxedes, Cagayan recently. Accompanied by local officials, including Vice Governor Melvin “Boy” Vargas Jr., Sta. Praxedes Mayor Esterlina Aguinaldo […]
Lamenting that current laws have so far failed to deter offenses relating to illegal drugs, Senator Robin Padilla has filed Senate Bill 2217 seeking the death penalty for law enforcers and elective officials involved in the drug trade. Padilla, in his bill, said the leniency of current laws has caused a “sorry state of affairs […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has filed a proposed bill that will enable the Office of the Ombudsman to retain at least 30% of the value of the ill-gotten assets acquired from the forfeiture cases that the government won in courts against corrupt public officials as a move to augment the financial resources of the country’s graft […]
Ang Probinsyano Party-list Representative Alfred Delos Santos emphasized that COVID-19 vaccine primary doses and booster shots should remain free of charge for all individuals in the country who wish to receive them. In response to suggestions that people may be charged for vaccination now that COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency and […]
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. sternly warned parents and legal guardians of those rescued from the streets in violation of the anti-mendicancy law to look out for their kids and families or face charges. “It is against the law to tolerate begging and alms-giving,” Lazatin said. “We are intensifying its reinforcement to eradicate […]
Inspired by his personal journey and the strength of his wife, Former Undersecretary Emmeline Villar, who battles Lupus with courage and resilience, Senator Mark Villar showed his support to Lupus Warriors during World Lupus Day recently. “My message to all those who have loved ones who have Lupus is, research about the disease don’t be […]