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AnaKalusugan Partylist is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to make anti-leptospirosis drugs readily available in evacuation centers during the rainy season. AnaKalusugan Partylist Rep. Ray T. Reyes said diseases like leptospirosis are likely to surge during typhoons where flooding is common. “Leptospirosis is a preventable disease. Sa mga panahong ganito na inaasahan ang pagbaha, […]
The government must aggressively address factors contributing to food inflation or it will be unable to hit its 2.9% inflation target in 2024. This was stressed by AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, who on Tuesday said that with food and non-alcoholic beverages being the top group contributing to the June 2023 inflation of 5.4%, […]
Senator Sonny Angara congratulated the Philippine women’s national football team or the Filipinas for their historic feat at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Angara said the entire nation is proud of the Filipinas, who “defied the odds and showed the world that they deserve to be part of the biggest event in women’s football”. “Filipinas […]
Senator Bong Go took note of the successful implementation of the medical assistance program overseen by the Malasakit Center located in Davao City’s Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which has served more than 212,000 patients from 2019 to mid-2023. After aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and […]
Members of the Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the “enduring bonds of friendship” between the highest legislative bodies of the Philippines and Japan, honoring the 67 years of bilateral relations between the two countries in many areas such as trade and investments, and defense and security, among others. Senators approved P.S. Resolution No. 703, introduced […]
The Quezon City Government has launched a StartUp QC Business Plan Competition for students to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. “Through the Startup QC Business Plan Competition, our aim is to foster an innovative culture among our youth, enable them to broaden their perspectives, and open up opportunities for them to reach their full potential. I am confident […]
“An act of grace that will help heal the nation.” This was how House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan called President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to grant amnesty to individuals who may have committed violations of existing laws in pursuit of their political beliefs. “Forgiveness is necessary in conflict resolution. We are in full […]
Following the MB Aya Express tragedy that killed 27 people, a member of Congress has called for the compulsory donning of life jackets on all passenger motorized boats. “Every traveler on a motorized boat should be wearing a life jacket at all times throughout the voyage as a precaution. This is a simple and practical […]
Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez led a post Typhoon Egay Task Force Baha Action Team meeting discussing vital points that are relevant to the recent flooding in the city caused by #EgayPH. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Department of Public Works and Highways District of Bacolod Engineer Abraham Villareal, Bacolod Disaster […]
Senator Grace Poe asked the authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight investigation on the capsizing of a boat in Laguna Lake off Binangonan, Rizal to make those responsible accountable. Poe issued the statement even as she announced that the Senate committee on public services, which she heads, is prepared to open its own probe […]