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PADILLA WANTS EXECS BEHIND BOAT TRAGEDY PUNISHED

“Higit po sa lahat, sisingilin natin ang pananagutan ng mga responsableng kawani ng gobyerno.” This was the promise made by Senator Robin Padilla after sending help to families of the fatalities in the tragedy in Binangonan, Rizal last July 27, when the passenger banca MB Princess Aya capsized. Members of Padilla’s office, with Nadia Montenegro, […]

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DAVAO DE ORO JOINS ‘KADIWA NG PANGULO’ LAUNCH

The Provincial Government of Davao de Oro, led by Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga, joined the simultaneous launching of KADIWA ng Pangulo activity, a marketing strategy of the government which seeks to provide consumers with access to quality and safe food items, while ensuring farm producers have a ready market. Various farmers’ associations of the province have […]

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HOUSE PANEL BEGINS PROBE ON ‘OVERCROWDED’ NBP

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Order and Safety chaired by Sta. Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez (Lone District, Sta. Rosa City) conducted a motu proprio inquiry on reported disappearance of a person deprived of liberty (PDL) and overcrowding of inmates at the maximum-security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). “The inquiry sought […]

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NOGRALES PUSHES FOR TRABAHO PARA SA PILIPINO BILL

The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee called for the passage of a bill that would establish a national jobs creation plan, which he said is necessary for the country to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. “We need to institutionalize and expand the current National Employment Recovery Strategy or NERS […]

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GOV’T URGED TO ASSERT PCA RULING ON WPS AS LAW

Senator Chiz Escudero suggested the Marcos administration may opt to file a “Special Action for Recognition of Foreign Judgment” before the Supreme Court to formally recognize the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) as part of the law of the land. The Arbitral Ruling in 2016 bolstered the government’s territorial claim as it […]

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GIVE REHABILITATED DRUG USERS LIVELIHOOD – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2115 to provide rehabilitated drug dependents the opportunity to reintegrate into society. “Nakikita naman po sa datos na napakarami na po talaga ang nasira ang buhay nang dahil sa iligal na droga. Huwag po natin hayaan tuluyang masayang ang buhay ng mga drug […]

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SENATE ADOPTS RESO HONORING EX-SENATOR PONG BIAZON

The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, a former senator, congressman, and chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 652 was introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking into consideration proposed SRN 653, 654, 655, 660 […]

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SURIGAO DEL NORTE, SGV SIGN ECONOMIC PACT

In a significant step towards boosting economic growth, Surigao del Norte Provincial Government, Surigao City Government, and SGV (Sycip, Gorres & Velayo) have formed a groundbreaking partnership. This collaboration, sealed with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marks a key milestone for the province’s advancement. Governor Lyndon Barbers and SGV & Co. Chairman and Country Managing […]

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TEODORO, HERBOSA, BRAWNER, 35 OTHERS SET FOR CA

The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) will start confirmation hearings on 38 officials recently appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to various key positions, CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel said. “The CA’s committee on foreign affairs chaired by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will kick off the confirmation hearings on Wednesday, August […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR DISASTER RESILIENCY MEASURES

In the aftermath of the devastating Typhoon Egay that wreaked havoc in different parts of Luzon, including Cagayan province, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering disaster resilience measures and responding to the needs of affected communities. Go recently stood amidst the flood-affected communities in Santa Ana, Cagayan, providing aid to the typhoon […]