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Senator Lito Lapid recently donated P30 million to the Gat Andres Bonifacio Medical Center in Tondo, Manila, for the expansion of its Infectious Diseases Unit. The unit could accommodate 40 patients and is fully air conditioned. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, as well as officials and staff of the hospital, expressed their gratitude to Lapid who […]
As temperatures rise and power outages become a recurring issue in some parts of the country, Senator Bong Go threw his support behind the option of modular learning as a way to keep students safe. During an ambush interview after personally aiding poor residents in Ubay, Bohol recently, Go stressed the importance of prioritizing the […]
Government should move quickly in reverting to the pre-pandemic school calendar to safeguard both children and teachers against potential heat stress during the summer months, House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan said on Sunday. “We are all for the immediate return to the old school calendar with the least […]
As the country commemorates Labor Day, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the national government to “continue investing heavily” in agriculture to help farmers. “Maraming kailangang gawin upang maayos ang agrikultura. But all these measures point to one thing—that the government needs to continue investing heavily to make the sector vibrant.” According to the […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list continues to push for higher compensation and better benefits for barangay health workers who are in the forefront of delivering healthcare services in communities. “AnaKalusugan Party-list joins the nation in celebrating Labor Day. As we continue to fight for the rights of our workers, let us also shed light on the plight of […]
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded employers to remit their employees’ contributions on time. In commemoration of Labor Day and in honor of our workers’ hard work, we would like to remind all employers, both public and private, to remit and report your employees’ PhilHealth premiums on time,” PhilHealth acting president and chief executive […]
A Technical Working Group of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food headed by Kabayan Party-list Representative Ron Salo held its second TWG meeting on the draft Substitute Bill seeking to revitalize the salt industry, create a comprehensive plan for its development, provide incentives to salt farmers and exporters, as well as provide funds therefor. […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed alarm over the continued spike in the number of people diagnosed with autism in the country, which include even those without family history of autism. Tulfo, who made the statement in time for the observance of the National Autism Awareness Month this April, is also pushing for Congress’ swift passage of […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, has identified five possible legislative measures and four policy reforms based on the initial investigation his panel has conducted regarding the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Dela Rosa said the possible legislative measures are an amendment to the […]
Senator Nancy Binay called on the health department and local government units to come up with strategies and life-saving interventions to reduce the number of children who have not received any routine vaccine. According to Binay, targeting zero-dose children and improving the routine “patak” immunization coverage in barangay- and school-levels can be the critical step […]