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NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATORY BODY GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Special Committee on Nuclear Energy chaired by Pangasinan 2nd District Representative Mark Cojuangco approved the Substitute Bill to House Bill 7049, in consolidation with HBs 371, 481, 526, 542, 1255, 2103, 3301, 3898, 4822, 6030, 7003 and 7330, establishing the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority. The bill also provides for a comprehensive legal framework […]

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FERNANDO TO FIREWORKS MAKERS: SAFETY FIRST

To refresh fireworks stakeholders about safety practices in manufacturing, sales, distribution and proper use of fireworks products, the Philippine Pyrotechnics Manufacturer Dealers Association Inc. together with the Philippine National Police Civil Security Group-Firearms and Explosive Office conducted a seminar at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos.  The safety seminar is a requirement […]

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FULL SUPPORT FOR ORIENTAL MINDORO HEALTHCARE — GO

To ensure the efficient operations of Malasakit Centers, Senator Bong Go conducted a monitoring visit to one of the 157 Malasakit Centers in the country at Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital (OMPH) in Calapan City. During the inspection, Go personally checked the situation of the hospital’s staff and likewise thanked them for their hard work and […]

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PADILLA TO SENATORS: DISCUSS CHA-CHA WITH HOUSE

Senator Robin Padilla appealed to the leadership of the Senate for a “collaborative effort” with the House of Representatives in deliberating on the preferred mode of amending economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Padilla made the appeal in letters sent to Senate President Migz Zubiri, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, […]

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E-VEHICLE MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO RISE IN CLARK

Senate President Migz Zubiri attended the signing of a lease agreement between Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (EVT) and real estate developer Berthaphil, Inc., to cement EVT’s move to establish a manufacturing facility at the Clark Freeport Zone. EVT is a United States-based transportation industry provider, specializing in all-electric vehicles for commercial and industrial use. Headed by […]

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CUA TO LGUS: HELP FUND SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM

The president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) urged local government leaders to help fund the school feeding program in their respective areas. This, after the World Food Programme found that only a little more than a quarter of Filipino schoolchildren are being covered by the program. The WFP considers school […]

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116 AETA SCHOLARS IN PAMPANGA GET CASH AID

At least 116 Aeta scholars received educational financial support from the provincial government of Pampanga to continue their college education. Governor Dennis ‘Delta’ Pineda led the distribution of P5,000 and P10,000 educational assistance to the Aeta student beneficiaries. The Aeta student beneficiaries received P5,000 and P10,000 educational assistance. The Aeta scholars are taking up Bachelor […]

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SUPER HEALTHCARE CENTER TO RISE IN ALBAY TOWN

Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-list is funding a super healthcare facility that will be located in the town of Manito in Albay. AKB Representative Zaldy Co announced this as he led “Tarabangan Caravan”, a one-day medical-dental mission in Barangay Poblacion. “It is important for you to have access to health services.” “It is important for you […]

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LEGARDA AIDS OIL SPILL-HIT ORIENTAL MINDORO

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reached out to affected communities by the recent oil spill in Oriental Mindoro that has been impacting various provinces in MIMAROPA and Western Visayas (Region VI) after MT Princess Empress capsized off the coast of Naujan on February 28. In […]

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SENATE HAILS 10 YOUTH GROUPS IN 2022 TAYO AWARDS

For their outstanding contributions to the promotion of the welfare of the youth and in nation building as a whole, the Senate commended the winners of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards for 2022. Senate Resolution 548 sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara, recognized TAYO Awards for giving due recognition to youth organizations who have […]