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MODERNIZED JEEPNEYS NOW PLY BACOLOD CITY STREETS

United Negros Transport Cooperative (UNETCO) launched 97 Class 2 FAW Modernized Public Utility Vehicle (MPUV) units, at the Central Hall, Ayala Malls Capitol Central. A motorcade caravan event and an official ribbon cutting ceremony were conducted by UNETCO Chairperson Romelie Soliguen, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region VI Director Richard Osmeña, and Cooperative Development […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO BATAAN POOR COMMUNITIES

After his personal visit to Bataan, Senator Bong Go had his outreach teams continue three separate distribution activities for the indigents of Limay, Orion, and Mariveles in Bataan. Held at Limay Multipurpose Hall, Kamalig Sports Complex in Orion, and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office in Mariveles, Go’s staff provided relief items, including masks and […]

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ESCUDERO TO GOV’T: CRAFT SUPPORT MEASURES FOR RCEP

Touted by the administration as the “world’s biggest free trade deal,” the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) could, however, make the Filipino farmers the biggest losers if the agreement would overpromise but underdeliver like similar laws and treaties in the past. Senator Chiz Escudero warned that RCEP could end up for farmers as another Rice […]

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BOOST MECHANISM VS SCHOOL BULLYING — PADILLA

It is high time to strengthen the mechanisms against bullying in schools, especially when such bullying involves children of wealthy or powerful individuals, Robin Padilla said. Padilla said the current mechanism that provides for a confrontation between the victim and the bully may not be effective, as the bully may harass the victim in retaliation […]

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NOGRALES: BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR PINOYS SOON

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles said that Filipino workers can soon enjoy a better working environment with the recent passage by the House of Representatives on third and final reading of various bills promoting their welfare. “Nagagalak tayo na naipasa na ang mga panukalang batas na dininig ng ating komite na layuning isulong ang […]

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P10.8B ALLOTED IN 2023 BUDGET FOR FEEDING PROGRAM

Congress has earmarked a total of P10.8 billion this year to help feed undernourished children in public schools and day care centers, Makati City Representative Luis Campos Jr., House appropriations committee vice chairperson, said. In the 2023 General Appropriations Law, Campos said the sums of P5.6 billion and P5.2 billion have been set aside for […]

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QC TO HOST 1ST MARKET ONE-STOP-SHOP SYSTEM IN PH

The Quezon City Government will jumpstart this month the country’s first Market One-Stop-Shop (MOSS) system at Murphy Market. MOSS, a project of the Market Development and Administration Department (MDAD), will initially cover the digital and simplified process of market registration and permit application for QCitizen market owners, vendors, and stall owners in its eight city-owned […]

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BONG GO TO GOV’T: TAKE ACTION VS TEEN PREGNANCY

Senator Bong Go has expressed his concern over cases of teenage pregnancies in the country, especially among minors aged 10 to 14, calling on the government to conduct tougher initiatives to address the problem by guiding parents, their children and their communities as a whole to look after the youth. In an ambush interview after […]

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CASES VS ‘DISAPPEARING’ STL OPERATORS URGED

Senator Robin Padilla pushed for the filing of criminal cases against delinquent operators of Small Town Lottery, especially those who disappear after failing to remit their earnings to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Padilla made the call after learning that the PCSO has yet to collect a whopping P5 billion from STL operators who […]

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GIVE AGRI PRIORITY WITH OR WITHOUT RCEP – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero has underscored the need for government to expedite the provision of much needed help in the agricultural sector to make it truly resilient and competitive internationally “with or without” the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement. “Matagal ko nang panawagan sa pamahalaan na bigyan ng tunay na prioridad ang sektor […]