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AGRI PARTY-LIST FILES BILL FOR AGRI ED SCHOLARSHIP

In a bid to boost enrollment in tertiary agriculture education, which has seen a long and steady decliner, the AGRI Party-list is seeking the passage of a bill that incentivizes students who take up agriculture and agri-related courses. “If we are to improve agriculture in our country we have to ensure that we have a […]

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SUSPEND, REVIEW ‘NO CONTACT’ POLICY – BARBERS

Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers, in his privilege speech, discussed the ‘No Contact Apprehension Policy’ (NCAP), and asked the House of Representatives to suspend it immediately for further review.  Barbers stated that while the objective of the new policy is laudable, the NCAP’s implementation gave rise to more questions than answers.  “What […]

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JAPAN CITY MAYOR WEARS MARIKINA-MADE SHOES

Sakai City Mayor Masahiro Hashimoto proudly displayed his Marikina-made shoes during his visit to the Philippines’ shoe capital. The Japanese official made this gesture during his visit for the donation of two fully-equipped emergency vehicles to the city government. Hashimoto thanked Marikina Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro for fostering a good relationship between the cities of […]

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PROBE LEARNING POVERTY AMID COVID — GATCHALIAN

Weeks before the new school year starts, Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking an inquiry on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic school closures, including recovery mechanisms for the basic education sector. In filing proposed Senate Resolution No. 11, one of Gatchalian’s priority measures under the 19th Congress, the legislator seeks to identify and address the […]

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READY PLANS FOR OFWS AMID CHINA-TAIWAN ROW – TULFO

Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the national government and other concerned agencies to come up with a contingency plan for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) should the tension between the Peoples Republic of China and Taiwan escalates. Tulfo, who is set to lead the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, said the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), the […]

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VILLANUEVA FILES BILL TO END SPAM CALLS, MESSAGES

Senator Joel Villanueva has filed a bill to finally end spam messages and calls that have been proliferating and victimizing many people due to the absence of an enabling law that will protect telephone and mobile subscribers against the so-called electronic scams and threats. Villanueva said Senate Bill No. 366, once passed into law, will […]

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NOGRALES SELECTED FOR US IVLP IMPACT AWARDS

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles has been selected for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Impact Awards Initiative by the United States State Department. “It is an honor to be selected for the IVLP Impact Awards Initiative and to be able to push a project for an advocacy that is close to my heart,” […]

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SCOUTING PROGRAM IN BASIC ED CURRICULUM URGED

Agusan del Norte 2nd  District Representative Dale Corvera filed a bill seeking to include the scouting program in the elementary and junior high school curriculum in all public and private schools in the country. Corvera said he introduced House Bill No. 3035 before the House of Representatives plenary. In his explanatory note, the legislator said […]

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QC IS TOP PERFORMING CITY IN REVENUE COLLECTION

The strong commitment of the Belmonte administration to good governance has remained the most important driver of Quezon City’s success in terms of tax collection, according to City Treasurer Ed Villanueva. “Our QCitizens have seen significant improvements in the way they transact with the city. In various ways, they have expressed their satisfaction with the […]

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SENATE HONORS 2021 TOYM AWARDEES

For their distinguished service and contribution to Philippine society, the Senate of the Philippines congratulated and recognized the Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2021 awardees at the plenary session. All members present unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 77, authored by Senator Win Gatchalian, taking into consideration SRN 91. All other senators have been made co-authors […]