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POE CALLS FOR REVIEW OF NEW TRAVEL RULES

Senator Grace Poe asked concerned government agencies to temporarily put off the implementation of the new travel rules amid concerns raised by the public on the burdensome requirements. “The lingering doubts and questions about the new rules must not be swept under the rug,” Poe said. “Authorities must make travelling through our airports secure against […]

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BAGUIO, NUEVA ECIJA’S SAN JOSE CITY NOW ‘SISTERS’

The city governments of Baguio and San Jose, Nueva Ecija recently entered into a sisterhood agreement for the realization of creative avenues geared towards mutual growth through the sharing of executive, legislative, administrative, technological, cultural and economic developments unique to each of the local governments involved. Signing the sisterhood agreement were Mayor Benjamin Magalong representing […]

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BHW PARTY LIST: TRAIN BARANGAY FIRST RESPONDERS

Many barangays will soon have more people they can mobilize to respond to health emergencies and disasters and help out in the conduct of primary health care services, according to Barangay Health and Wellness (BHW) Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co. “The maiden Basic Life Support session will be on September 14, 2023, for 50 to 100 […]

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GOV’T INTERVENTIONS AGAINST HIGH RICE PRICES URGED

Amid President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s directive to set price ceilings on rice nationwide, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee renewed his call to implement long-lasting government interventions to alleviate rising rice prices. Under Executive Order No. 39 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Aug. 31, President Marcos approved imposing a price cap at […]

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RICE AT P20 PER KILO POSSIBLE, SAYS LEE

Affordable, stable rice prices are possible if the government is willing to invest to ensure the food security of our country. This according to AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee who filed a bill to establish a program that will provide subsidies intended to lower rice prices while encouraging farmers to produce more rice. “Sa […]

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PNP LAUDED FOR SEIZING GUNS OF ROAD RAGE EX-COP

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa commended the Philippine National Police for its decision to revoke the gun privileges of Wilfredo Gonzales, the dismissed policeman who was shown in a viral video carrying a handgun and threatening a cyclist in Quezon City. Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) Chief Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, in a video […]

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PADILLA TO YOUTH: BE INSPIRED BY SCOUT RANGERS

Become an inspiration to the youths so they will embrace discipline. This was the call made by Senator Robin Padilla to the “elite” Scout Rangers of the Philippine Army. Padilla, a reserve Captain in the Philippine Army, voiced hopes the Scout Rangers’ heroism will lead the youth to undergo Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and […]

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MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT WORKERS PROTECTION PUSHED

Senator Bong Go pushed for the passage of a measure to advocate for enhanced protection and benefits for media and entertainment workers to safeguard their rights and welfare. “I always commit myself to advancing and supporting measures that will protect our workers’ rights and welfare,” said Go, a steadfast advocate for Filipino workers welfare and […]

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FORTUN FILES COMPLAINTS VS QC TRAFFIC COPS

Atty. Raymond Fortun, acting as a concerned citizen, has filed a case with the Quezon City People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) against the personnel of QCPD Traffic Sector 4 of Kamuning in relation to the viral gun-toting incident that happened last August 8.   Fortun filed charges against PSSG Darwin Peralta, PSSG Joel Aviso, and PEMS […]

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PANDEMIC RECOVERY FOR SMALL BIZ EYED WITH OTOP LAW

Speaker Martin Romualdez said the recently-enacted One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act is the perfect post-pandemic law that would go a long way in helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recover from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.“The OTOP Philippines Act is the true embodiment of the Filipino first policy. This is exactly […]