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GIVE NEW DOT TOURISM SLOGAN A CHANCE – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero said the new campaign “Love the Philippines” launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) is worth giving a chance as the Marcos administration strives to attract more international tourists to help the country recover economically from the effects of the recent COVID-19 health crisis. Commenting on the new campaign slogan, which was […]

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PADILLA GRATEFUL TO UAE FOR PARDON OF 3 OFWS

Senator Robin Padilla expressed thanks for the pardon granted to three convicted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in observance of Eid Ul-Adha. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 665, expressing the Senate’s appreciation for the pardon by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in recognition of the efforts of […]

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TRAINING CENTER TO RISE IN TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE

Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo led the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Macapagal Training Center (MTC) situated in the Provincial Capitol Compound, Pigcarangan, Tubod town. This is a P30M worth of project funded under the capital outlay of the Provincial Governor’s office. “Based on the recommendation of Provincial Architect and Engineer that […]

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BULACAN LEARNS FROM JAPAN’S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando with Dr. Reghis Romero II, former Presidential Special Envoy to Japan, together with the League of Municipalities-Bulacan Chapter paid a courtesy visit to Osaka City Vice Mayor Takahashi Toru at the Osaka City Hall in Japan recently to benchmark the country’s effective solutions to address lingering solid waste management concerns in […]

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LEE WANTS ENHANCED FOOD SECURITY FOR BARMM

AGRI Party-List Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday urged for the speedy passage of House Bill 1299, or the Right to Adequate Food Act, as he called for the strict implementation of the food and security roadmap for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to aid in the continued decline of poverty incidence […]

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PIMENTEL LAUDS MARCOS, UAE FOR PARDON OF 3 OFWS

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel applauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the latter’s decision to grant pardon to three Filipinos who were convicted in the UAE. Pimentel said this “act of compassion and mercy” extended to three Filipinos, two of whom were facing the […]

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ILOCOS SUR TOWN SOON TO HAVE SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his dedication to improving access to essential healthcare services as he conducted a site inspection for the Super Health Center in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. In his speech, Go emphasized the significance of the Super Health Center initiative. The legislator highlighted the need to bring medical services closer to the people, particularly […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR LAUDS NIA ON ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Speaking on its 60th Founding Anniversary, Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged the significant impact of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the country’s agricultural sector. Saying it cannot be overstated, Villar noted that NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture. “NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture.” This […]

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LGBT COUPLES GET RIGHT TO CARE CARD FROM QC GOV’T

The Quezon City Government has launched the Right to Care Card that will empower resident queer couples to make medical decisions for their partners. The Right to Care Card will be made operational through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and will recognize the decision of the cardholders to agree, refuse, or withdraw consent of […]

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P53B SET FOR PRIVATE HS STUDENTS TUITION SUBSIDY

The national government is spending P53 billion this year to shoulder the tuition of underprivileged students “placed” in private high schools either because of the lack of public schools in their communities, or because existing public schools are already packed full. Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, a member of the House appropriations committee, said the […]