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DEGAMO KILLING PROBE YIELDS BILLS, POLICY REFORMS

Senator Bato Dela Rosa, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, has identified five possible legislative measures and four policy reforms based on the initial investigation his panel has conducted regarding the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Dela Rosa said the possible legislative measures are an amendment to the […]

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TARGET ZERO-DOSE CHILDREN FOR VAXXING, SAYS BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay called on the health department and local government units to come up with strategies and life-saving interventions to reduce the number of children who have not received any routine vaccine. According to Binay, targeting zero-dose children and improving the routine “patak” immunization coverage in barangay- and school-levels can be the critical step […]

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ATAYDE WANTS MORE LIBRARIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A freshman lawmaker on Thursday appealed to the private sector to help  the government establish libraries in public schools in order to serve as a means to counter the proliferation of disinformation and fake news in the internet. Speaking at the launch of the Bagong Pag Asa Elementary School library, Quezon City First District Rep. Juan […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SIM CARD REGISTRATION EXTENSION

Senator Bong Go has expressed his support for the decision to extend the deadline for mandatory SIM card registration in the country by 90 days.  This extension came in response to the public’s appeal for more time to register their SIM cards, especially for those who were not prepared for the new requirement. Go shared […]

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LAPID TO STUDENTS: SEIZE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Senator Lito Lapid encouraged students to make the most of their opportunity to study for a brighter future during the inauguration of a 5-storey school building at Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) in Apalit, Pampanga. Lapid, who requested the funding for this project from Okada Foundation and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), urged […]

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FREE MEDS, SKILLS TRAINING FOR KASAMBAHAYS PUSHED

In line with the celebration of Labor Day on May 1, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his push for the passage of the proposed Enhanced Kasambahay Act to provide additional rights and benefits for all domestic workers in the country. Cayetano said if approved, Senate Bill No. 299 will entitle all kasambahay to a paid study […]

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POLIO VAXXING FOR BULACAN KIDS SET FOR MAY

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis Castro led the two-day orientation on Measles Rubella-Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-OPV SIA) before 1,138 Barangay Captains and Sangguniang Kabataan Chairmen in the province. The orientation aimed to intensify the active participation of barangays in the conduct of MR-OPV SIA for children 0-59 months old […]

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HOUSE PANEL BEGINS PROBE ON 990KG SHABU BUST

The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Surigao del Norte Representative Ace Barbers resumed its motu propio investigation of the alleged involvement of some members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the illegal drug trade, pursuant to House Resolution 495. On October 8, 2022, the PNP conducted a buy-bust operation that resulted in […]

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HOUSE PANEL ENDS PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY PROBE

The House Special Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts chaired by Pangasinan 4thDistrict Representative Christopher de Venecia ended its inquiry into the state of the Philippine performing arts industry and other related industries with a clear goal: for the Philippines to be number one Creative Economy in ASEAN by 2030. “It’s April 2023, so […]

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QC GOV’T, FDA SIGN PACT FOR MSME ASSISTANCE

As part of its efforts to aid micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Quezon City government has joined forces with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines for the Bigyang-Halaga, Bangon, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (BBMSME) program. The QC government and FDA Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the BBMSME program, […]