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SENATE TO SCRUTINIZE NEW TAX MEASURES – ESCUDERO

Approval of President Marcos tax proposals will not be a “slam dunk” in the Senate, and may even be blocked, if they will cause misery to an already overtaxed people, Senator Chiz Escudero warned. And if the administration team that will be selling the tax proposals “is the same crew that did a poor job […]

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PIMENTEL, WIFE MOURN DEATH OF SHEIKH SAEED

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III and his wife Kathryna Yu-Pimentel expressed profound sorrow and extend their heartfelt condolences to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the entire Al Nahyan family on the untimely passing of his esteemed brother, Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Representative of the Abu […]

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DFA URGED: SPONSOR UNGA RESO TO BOOST PH WPS CLAIM

A reaffirmation of the Philippines’ claim of sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) before the United Nations General Assembly through a resolution will solidify and rally international support against China’s military and political incursion into Philippine territory. This was stressed by Senate President Migz Zubiri in his sponsorship speech of a Senate resolution urging […]

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SORSOGON TOWN GETS AMBULANCE FROM PROVINCIAL GOV’T

In a heartwarming display of solidarity and support, the municipality of Castilla was the recipient of a generous donation from the provincial government of Sorsogon. Governor Boboy Hamor, during his visit to the town, identified the pressing need for an ambulance to enhance their disaster response and health services. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, […]

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HOUSE PANEL BACKS PHILHEALTH’S KONSULTA PACKAGE

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) presented to the House Committee on Health chaired by Batanes Representative Ciriaco Gato Jr. its Konsulta Package. PhilHealth Vice President for Primary Care and Head Executive Staff Albert Francis Domingo, MD, MSc, described the Konsulta package as a primary healthcare program that provides consultations, laboratory tests, and medicines to […]

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NEW PROCUREMENT LAW TO EMPOWER LGUS – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero has vowed to support the passage of a new procurement law and auditing code, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. tackled in his State of the Nation Address, saying these amendments would help facilitate decentralization and devolution process that will further empower local government units (LGUs). As Congress opened its second regular session, […]

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TULFO WANTS UNIVERSITY OF MANILA EXECS PROBED

Senator Raffy Tulfo deplored the irregularities relating to the decision of the University of Manila (UM) to not allow all the 140 civil engineering students to graduate after the school’s premature collection of graduation fee supposedly due to failing grades. The graduating civil engineering students of UM who first complained on “Wanted sa Radyo” against […]

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BONG GO: REGULATE USE OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

Senator Bong Go has called upon the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be more aggressive in guiding the public on the potential health impacts of artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, have gained popularity as low-calorie sugar substitutes in recent years. They are commonly found in sugar-free […]

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ABANTE LEADS INAUGURATION OF STA. ANA FOOTBRIDGE

Through the efforts of 6th District Representative Cong. Benny Abante, Tulay Pangarap – Abante Footbridge was inaugurated in the City of Manila. The said bridge is the first footbridge along Pasig River connecting Punta Sta. Ana to Sta. Ana Proper in the city. Mayor Honey Lacuna lauded Abante for the historic bridge. “Ang Tulay Pangarap […]

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E.B. MAGALONA, VICTORIAS CITY SHARE BEST PRACTICES

The Municipality of E. B. Magalona in Negros Occidental strengthened its partnership with the City of Victorias through “knowledge sharing” of best practices.   Mayor Marvin Malacon and several heads of the Municipal Government presented some of the best practices of E. B. Magalona with Victorias City delegation, led by Mayor Javee Benitez, at the […]