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Senator Grace Poe called for a tougher policy on air passengers rights to address the cancellations and delays in flights by local airlines besetting travelers. “This pressing public service issue calls for urgent effective solutions as it involves not only the air passengers’ rights, but also the overall impact on the country’s tourism and economy,” […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri signed three enrolled bills in Washington, DC, namely the Maharlika Investment Fund Act, Estate Tax Amnesty Extension Act, and the act recognizing Baler, Aurora, as the birthplace of Philippine Surfing. Zubiri signed the enrolled bills at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, where he is conducting a working visit, and holding […]
Thousands LGBTQIA+ members and allies are expected to attend this year’s Pride Festival at the Quezon Memorial Circle on June 24 to culminate the month-long celebration of Pride. The Quezon City Government and Pride PH anticipate around 50,000 participants to one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the country, beating last year’s record of 25,000 attendees. During the […]
The Department of Education and the Province of Davao Oriental are working together to increase the number of qualified teachers hired. This joint effort is focused on improving access to high-quality education for all students while also meeting the demand for deserving educators. “We are now conducting the recruitment and evaluation of teacher-applicants for elementary, […]
Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte is making an 11th-hour appeal for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to put off the impending fare increases at Metro Manila trains at this time when ordinary commuters continue to reel from the persistent elevated inflation brought about primarily by high oil and food prices. “I am making […]
In the wake of the recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off Batangas province and jolted parts of Luzon, and amid the continued state of unrest of the Mayon Volcano in Albay, Senator Bong Go reiterated his call for the passage of his proposed measures that will establish the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), as […]
Former and current members of the Philippine Senate paid their last respects to former senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon in a necrological service held recently. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the chamber’s arrival honors for Biazon, who, after his three-decade military service, served in the upper chamber […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has been appointed as “Ambassador of the Woman in Organic Agriculture in Asia in the Philippines” or WOAA-Ph, IFOAM-Asia and the League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces during the 6th Organic Asia Congress hosted by Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte recently. “As Organic Agriculture Ambassador, I am determined to continue promoting […]
Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II and Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Congressman Ace Barbers met with SGV Chairman Wilson Tan in Manila to begin discussions on investment opportunities and partnerships. City Planning and Development Coordinator Dominador Gualberto II was also present during the visit. The Provincial Governor of Surigao del Norte Governor […]
As Secretariat officials and employees, as well as congressional staff of the House of Representatives gathered for its June flag-raising ceremony, Zamboanga del Norte 2nd District Representative Glona Labadlabad asked her fellow government workers to take stock of their personal values, aspirations, and beliefs. Labadlabad was the ceremony’s guest of honor. “At the bottom of economic […]