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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s designation of Francisco Laurel Jr. as Secretary of Agriculture has been welcomed by House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan. “The President’s decision to finally relinquish the post of agriculture secretary is most welcome, as he can now concentrate wholly on his job as chief executive,” Libanan […]
Senator Cynthia Villar called on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their family members to register for the upcoming 12th OFW and Family Summit on November 10 to be held at The Tent, Vista Global South, C5 Road, Las Piñas City. Villar said the theme for this year’s summit is “Masaganang Kabuhayan Para sa OFWs and […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic processes and the voice of the people after the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) recently. Go has urged the electorate and the newly elected officials to embody the values of responsibility and discernment associated with suffrage. “The outcomes of the BSKE […]
Senator Chiz Escudero welcomed the appointment of businessman Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. as Agriculture secretary. At the same time, Escudero commended President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for relinquishing the Cabinet portfolio he held concurrently since he took office last year and appointing Laurel, saying it needs a full-time secretary who fully knows the sector and its […]
It is all systems go for Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s speech before a joint session of Congress on Nov. 4, which Senate President Migz Zubiri said was an honor accorded to a foreign head of state only five times in Philippine history. Kishida’s visit, Zubiri said, will “strengthen cooperation between two allies in confronting […]
Senator Bong Go extended pivotal medical assistance to a family in Kiamba, Sarangani. The plight of the family, in dire need of surgical intervention for their child born with a severe medical condition, was alleviated by the timely intervention of Go, Kiamba Mayor George Falgui, and the Department of Health (DOH)’s Medical Assistance Fund. Eunila […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the inclusion of Iloilo City in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. Legarda, a veteran legislator known for her cultural advocacies and a proud daughter of the island of Panay, welcomed the addition of the Visayan metropolis to the prestigious list. “We express […]
“I will give P500,000 as reward for the surrenderors of the New People’s Army,” announced Apayao Governor Elias Bulut Jr. during the 2023 Indigenous Peoples Month Celebration and 26th IPRA commemoration held at Apayao Tourism Sports Complex (ATSC) grounds in San Gregorio, Luna, Apayao. The message came after the army clashed with the rebels anew […]
With millions of voters who went to the polls for the long-delayed barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. appealed to the elected leaders of the nation’s 42,001 barangays to “be the country’s champions against vice” as he warned against the “normalization” of vices such as gambling and tobacco […]
Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo wants the Department of Tourism (DOT) to use the rifle, and not the shotgun, in advertising the Philippines as a preferred destination for foreign holidaymakers and a hub for international meetings, conventions, and exhibitions. “We would urge the DOT to consider shifting to rifle marketing – as opposed to shotgun […]