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BOOST NTF-ELCAC TO SUPPORT EX-REBELS – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go called for the continued provision and enhancement of government initiatives designed to encourage and aid rebel returnees in reintegrating into mainstream society. “Alam niyo, gaya ng dati, kapag may namatay na sundalo, nasasaktan po ako, sumasakit ang dibdib ko ‘pag may nauulilang pamilya. Habang mayroong nagpapatayan na Pilipino sa kapwa Pilipino, nasasaktan […]

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LEGARDA TO PINOYS: DON’T USE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

In observance of Zero Waste Month, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged Filipinos to shun the use of single-use plastics and be more prudent in waste disposal. Legarda, one of the foremost legislators in terms of climate justice, said that the country needs to re-assess itself at the heels of the 28th UN Climate […]

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SURIGAO CITY, DOLE INK P1.4M LIVELIHOOD GRANT PACT

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Region, represented by DOLE Caraga Regional Director Atty. Joffrey Suyao, joined forces with the City Government of Surigao, led by Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II, in a significant step toward community development. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony attended by key […]

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ANGELES GOV’T WORKERS GET P6K RECOGNITION BONUS

Some 1,232 employees at the Angeles City government — 889 permanent, 328 casual, and 15 contractual — received their ₱6,000 Service Recognition Incentive recently. Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. said this is in recognition of the hard work and service of the employees.  “Matibay po kayong kaagapay ng siyudad sa pagbibigay ng serbisyo sa mga […]

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NOGRALES HAILS DEPED TREE-PLANTING PROGRAM

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles hailed a recent program by the Department of Education that resulted in the planting of nearly 2 million trees across the country. “The success of the  ‘236,000 Christmas Trees’ program points the way to how we can involve our institutions in efforts to restore our country’s greenery. That it has […]

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GOV’T ASSURES SUPPORT TO BOOST 2024 RICE YIELD

Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is optimistic that the country’s rice production would further improve this year despite a prolonged dry spell, as palay producers are expected to receive at least P31 billion in support from the national government under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA).  A total of P30,889,904,000 has been allocated […]

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BONG GO LANDS 2ND IN OCTA 2025 SENATORIAL SURVEY

Senator Bong Go continues to maintain a good standing among potential senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm elections after placing second again in OCTA Research’s latest survey. In a nationwide survey conducted last December 10-14, 2023, Go placed second with 53% of respondents indicating that they will vote for him for the Senate. “Huwag muna […]

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LEGARDA BRINGS ‘PASSPORT ON WHEELS’ TO ANTIQUE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Rep. Aa Legarda recently brought the “Passport on Wheels” service in her home province of Antique at the third floor of Robinson’s Mall Antique in San Jose de Buenavista. A total of 2,300 Antiqueño applicants benefitted from the endeavor — 900 each during the first and second days, […]

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OFW HOSTAGED BY HAMAS GETS P630K WORTH OF AID

Speaker Martin Romualdez facilitated the release of P630,000 worth of assistance package from him and the Marcos administration to the Filipino caregiver who was taken hostage and subsequently released by Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas.Jimmy Pacheco, 33 years old, was taken by Hamas in Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel during the group’s attack on […]

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BORONGAN AIRPORT TO GET P200M UPGRADE — LIBANAN

Borongan Airport in Eastern Samar will receive P200 million in capital outlay for the upgrade of its aviation infrastructure, House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “The amount of P200 million has been earmarked in the 2024 General Appropriations Law to build up the infrastructure of Borongan Airport,” Libanan said. […]