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MORE VAX HOTLINES FOR VIGAN RESIDENTS – MEDINA

The city government of Vigan has opened more vaccination hotlines where residents can pre register to avoid long queues for vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In a public advisory posted on its official Facebook page, the city government said all individuals who belong to A1, A2, and A3 categories who have not yet preregistered […]

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SIQUIJOR’S 1st MALL TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION – VILLA

The provincial government of Siquijor is strengthening its recovery program through long-term local investments as the country continues to grapple against the challenges brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Siquijor province is set to open soon its first-ever community mall, provincial hotel, and domestic airport. Lone district Representative Jake Villa said the construction […]

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RIZAL REP LAUDS TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION EO

Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles lauded Pres. Rodrigo Duterte for declaring as a national priority the implementation of measures to control the growing problem of teenage pregnancy. “We thank the President for recognizing this brewing crisis affecting our youth and directing all of government to address it. Magiging magandang pamana ang pagkakaroon ng polisiya […]

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QC STORES OFFER DISCOUNTS TO VACCINATED CUSTOMERS – CASTELO

Scores of business establishments in Quezon City are offering discounts to vaccinated customers to encourage people to get themselves inoculated against Covid-19. In the Ever Gotesco-Commonwealth Avenue area in the city’s second district, food and service shops have launched Bakuna-Diskwento in partnership with Councilor Winnie Castelo and his wife Rep. Precious Hipolito-Castelo. Councilor Castelo said […]

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MAKE NAT’L JOB RECOVERY PLAN CONCRETE – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva has welcomed Malacanang’s unveiling of its jobs plan, but said work lies ahead in translating a “Powerpoint presentation into paychecks.” “Maganda po ang layunin ng National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) na nakikita natin bilang isang panimulang aksyon tungo sa paglilikha ng trabaho at kabuhayan para sa ating mga manggagawa. Nagpapasalamat po tayo […]

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PH RED CROSS LAUNCHES MOBILE VACCINATION – GORDON

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) introduces the mobile vaccination for COVID-10 to serve senior citizens and persons with disabilities who do not have access to the different “bakuna” centers. PRC’s goal is to make the vaccination program more accessible due to the low turnout rate. “6 out of 10 Filipinos do not want to get […]

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SENATE PANEL REVIEWS NGCP PERFORMANCE – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said that the Senate Committee on Energy has been reviewing the performance of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and its compliance with its obligations under the constitution, the EPIRA, its franchise, and concession agreement. “Maraming bagay na dapat nilang i-comply at tuloy tuloy ‘yung aming review. If they will […]

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FUNDS FOR VACCINES ARE HOUSE PRIORITIES – ALONTE

Deputy Speaker Marlyn Alonte said the House of Representatives would ensure the availability of funds for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines and funding of the health care system amid the global pandemic. Alonte said this would be one of her priorities for the third regular session as she aims to help iron out any problems hampering […]

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ANGELES CITY DEPLOYS VAX BUS FOR SENIORS, PWDS

The city government of Angeles will deploy two buses for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination of some 462 bedridden elderlies at the comfort of their own homes. Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. said the buses – one owned by the city government and one lent by the local Korean community – will go around the […]

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PROTECT WORKERS AMID PANDEMIC — VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva underscored the importance of ensuring the welfare of workers affected by the pandemic as the Senate labor committee started deliberations into several proposed measures. Villanueva’s committee tackled bills on media workers welfare, occupational safety and health standards for workers in the movie and television industry, service incentive leave, registry of skilled workers […]