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DY VOWS TO STRENGTHEN BASES CONVERSION, DEV’T

Isabela 6th District Rep. Inno Dy, the newly-elected chair of the Special Committee on Bases Conversion of the House of Representatives, vowed that his committee will continue efforts to strengthen bases conversion and development amid the country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will continue and build on efforts to strengthen bases conversion and development, […]

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BACOLOD CITY STARTS BOOSTER VAXXING IN MARKETS

The city government of Bacolod kicked off the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster shots caravan in public markets as part of the Department of Health’s (DOH) “PinasLakas” nationwide campaign. Dubbed “One Week, One Market”, the caravan covers the city’s three major markets, including the Libertad Market in the south, Central Market in the downtown area, […]

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ANTIQUE LAUNCHES BOOK OF HEIRLOOM RECIPES

Antique is the pioneer among the six provinces in Western Visayas to formally launch its recipe book containing heirloom menus during the opening of its tourism month. Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao during the launch of the “Flavors of Antique” recipe book in San Jose de Buenavista said the province dreams of receiving the tourists’ spillover […]

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DSWD BUDGET HIKE GETS HOUSE SUPPORT

The House of Representatives heaped high praises on the Department of Social Welfare and Development personnel nationwide, with Appropriations Committee Chairman Representative Zaldy Co referring to them as “angels in red vest” and expressed “full support” for the DSWD programs and projects. “DSWD is always at the forefront of bringing support and services to our […]

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LAPID LAUDS PH WRESTLING TEAM FOR SINGAPORE WIN

Senator Lito Lapid filed P.S. Res No. 176 congratulating and commending the Wrestling Association of the Philippines for their outstanding performance in the 2022 Singapore Beach Wrestling Fiesta held recently in Sentosa, Singapore. The Wrestling Association of the Philippines represented the country in the international sporting event which featured wrestling, sambo and belt wrestling events, […]

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NURSING HOMES FOR ABANDONED SENIORS URGED

Senator Win Gatchalian has refiled a bill that seeks to establish in every city and municipality a nursing home that shall serve abandoned and homeless senior citizens. Under Senate Bill No. 950 or the “Homes for Abandoned Seniors Act of 2022,” these nursing homes will be operated and maintained by the Department of Social Welfare […]

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DELA ROSA BACKS SENATE PROBE ON TEXT SCAMS

The consensus among senators to immediately act to stop the rampant text scam has triggered Senator Bato Dela Rosa to push anew for a Senate inquiry into the alarming rise of text fraud. In a manifestation on Monday, Dela Rosa threw his support to the call of Senator Jinggoy Estrada and other senators to stop […]

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HOLD TEXT SCAMMERS ACCOUNTABLE! – AGRI PARTY-LIST

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee calls for a swift investigation on the rampant text spam and phishing messages in the country to protect consumers’ rights to privacy and security, and prevent these scammers from causing more harm. In his House Resolution No. 334, Lee underscores the need for Congress to determine the effectiveness of […]

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MISAMIS ORIENTAL LAUNCHES ‘PAGLAUM’ HOTLINE

Misamis Oriental’s “Paglaum” Hotline that will cater to public complaints and emergency response is now operational, according to the provincial government.Provincial Administrator John Venice Ladaga said the hotline is in line with Governor Peter Unabia’s participatory governance, which is also anchored on the 1987 Constitution and Republic Act 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act. “This […]

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DREDGING OF RIVERS, CREEKS IN BULACAN STARTS

The provincial government of Bulacan has started dredging rivers and creeks to mitigate flooding, especially during this rainy season. Governor Daniel Fernando said that while dredging the rivers is not the permanent solution to flooding in the province, he said that it is a crucial component to prevent extensive flooding in Bulacan. “Pansamantala, ito muna […]