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DEATH PENALTY FOR ‘SMUGGLING’ LAW ENFORCERS PUSHED

Senator Robin Padilla sought the death penalty for Bureau of Customs personnel, soldiers, policemen and other uniformed personnel involved in smuggling – particularly agricultural smuggling – which he said has negatively affected the livelihood of Filipino farmers. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2214, seeking to amend Section 4 of Republic Act 10845 or the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling […]

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ZUBIRI BATS FOR REGIONAL HEALTH SPECIALTY CENTERS

Senate Bill No. 2212, or the Regional Specialty Centers Act, was sponsored by its principal author, Senate President Migz Zubiri, and Committee on Health and Demography Chairperson Senator Bong Go, alongside Senators Sonny Angara, JV Ejercito, Bong Revilla, and Pia Cayetano. “Bilang taga-Mindanao, talagang priority ko po itong Regional Specialty Centers Act, dahil alam kong […]

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BACOLOD CITY LAUNCHES DIGITAL TAX, FEE PAYMENTS

The City Government of Bacolod is proud to announce its partnership with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a leading corporation in the Philippines specializing in remittance services and mobile payment solutions. This collaboration signifies Bacolod City Government’s commitment to embracing digitalization and leveraging technology to enhance government services. Under the implementing agreement signed recently, GXI will provide Bills […]

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HOUSE TO END ONION CARTELIZATION PROBE SOON

Committee on Agriculture Chairperson and Quezon Representative Wilfrido Mark Enverga bared that lawmakers will schedule an executive session to discuss if the panel needs to further investigate the proliferation of onion cartels in the country. The committee has conducted nine hearings already to look into the onion industry and determine whether cartels, hoarding, and price […]

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DBM URGED: RELEASE DELAYED COVID HCW ALLOWANCES

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte bemoaned Wednesday the delayed release of Covid-19 allowances due an estimated 20,000 healthcare workers (HCWs) under a law that was passed years back at the height of the pandemic  for the benefit of our medical frontliners. “It is our hope that the Departments of Health (DOH) and of Budget and Management (DBM) […]

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DSWD ASSURES SUPPORT FOR MALASAKIT CENTER PROGRAM

Senator Bong Go commended the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the agency’s assurance that it will continue to support and help strengthen the Malasakit Centers program, among other initiatives that can uplift the lives of the poor.  Malasakit Centers are one-stop shops that provide particularly poor and indigent patients with more convenient […]

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SENATE LAUDS VICTORIOUS PH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM

The Senate lauded the Philippine women’s national football team for bringing pride and honor to the country for their recent victories in international events, and for qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 62 and 61 introduced by Senators Pia Cayetano and Lito Lapid, during the plenary session […]

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POE TO POWER FIRMS: PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY

Senator Grace Poe said power firms granted with a franchise and permits carry the colossal task of providing reliable electricity at all times. “Reliability is a big commitment in the provision of public service. Kailangan ay maaasahan ka ng mga tao sa lahat ng oras, whatever the circumstances are,” Poe said during the recent hearing of […]

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ROMUALDEZ HAILS GILAS FOR SEA GAMES GOLD WIN

Speaker Martin Romualdez commended the entire Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball team for recapturing the gold medal in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in a suspenseful finals bout against the formidable team of Cambodia.“It is truly inspiring to see the SEA Games basketball crown return to the Philippines. I commend and congratulate not only the players […]

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MANDATORY FACE MASK USE BACK IN BAGUIO – MAGALONG

Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the reinstatement of the wearing of face masks in indoor settings is part of the city’s proactive stance to constantly safeguard the health of the populace.  Magalong explained that while the increase in COVID-19 cases had been gradual and in fact had even gone down recently, the city cannot take chances […]