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‘LAB FOR ALL’ CHEERS UP MANDALUYONG CITY HOMELESS

The “LAB (Lingap at Alagang Bayanihan) for All: Christmas for All” Gift-Giving Project, organized by concerned government agencies, cheered up homeless families and street dwellers at the Jose Fabella Center in Mandaluyong City a week before Christmas Day. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said the concept of the “Lab for […]

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VILLAR FAMILY HOLDS 18TH LAS PIÑAS PAROL FESTIVAL

In line with their commitment to support the lantern industry which made Las Piñas Metro Manila’s parol-making capital and promote environmental sustainability, the 18th Parol Festival was held recently by the Villar family at the Villar SIPAG complex in Las Piñas City. The 14th Street Dancing competition was also staged in the same venue on […]

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PADILLA BATS FOR CHANGES IN ELECTED EXECS’ TERMS

Citing the need to ensure a balance between leadership stability and democratic continuity, Senator Robin Padilla has filed a resolution proposing changes to the constitutional terms of elected officials including the President, Vice President, and lawmakers. In filing Resolution of Both Houses of Congress No. 5, Padilla proposed amendments to Sec. 4 and 7 of […]

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BI EXCESS INCOME TO FUND REFUNDS OF AIR PASSENGERS

Senator Chiz Escudero has assured employees of the Bureau of Immigration that their salaries and benefits will remain intact and untouched even with the inclusion of a provision in the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) that allows the reimbursement of thousands of passengers who missed their flights due to long immigration assessment. Addressing the issue […]

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LAZATIN JOINS OTOP STORE’S ONLINE LIVE SELLING

The One Town One Product (OTOP) store of the Angeles City government earned P85,470 during its 12.12 Pasal-One online live selling on Dec. 12. Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., an avid supporter of Gawang Angeleño products, joined the live selling as his yearly commitment for OTOP’s continuous promotion.  During his visit at the OTOP Store […]

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MANGALDAN BAGS REGION 1 BEST HEALTH PROGRAM AWARD

The Local Government Unit of Mangaldan in Pangasinan, under the leadership of Mayor Bona Fe De Vera Parayno, has been recognized as Region 1’s Bannuar Iti Salun-At Awards Best Environmental and Occupational Health Program Implementer by the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD). The municipality is the sole recipient of the award during the […]

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DPWH FINISHES FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS IN BATAAN

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) finished two flood control structures for the low-lying communities of Orani and Hermosa in the province of Bataan. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Bataan 1st District Engineer Erlindo Flores, Jr. said that a 441.50-meter flood control system project was completed in Barangay Tapulao, Orani. […]

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POE FAMILY GIVES AID ON FPJ’S 19TH DEATH ANNIV

A simple gathering at his grave at the Manila North Cemetery and distribution of assistance to needy families in his home province in Pangasinan marked the 19th death anniversary of Fernando Poe Jr. recently. The Poe family began the tradition of giving as a way to celebrate the life and legacy of the late National […]

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BONG GO: MORE SUPPORT FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMERS

Senator Bong Go emphasized the need for increased government support for the country’s small-scale farmers and fisherfolks after attending the groundbreaking of a Super Health Center in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro. This call for action is in line with Go’s efforts to alleviate the challenges faced by the agricultural sector. The legislator highlighted the significant legislative […]

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ECONOMIC MANAGERS TOLD: HIKE GDP TO MANAGE DEBT

Senator Chiz Escudero has urged the Marcos administration’s economic managers to increase the gross domestic product (GDP) moving forward in order to maintain the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio at a manageable level. During the recent plenary session, Escudero cited the need to explore all possibilities to maintain the debt-to-GDP ratio as he made the manifestation on […]