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ENSURE SAFEGUARDS IN MAHARLIKA FUND – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go reiterated the importance of credible, competent, and trustworthy management should the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund be enacted into law. In a recent interview after aiding residents in Pandi, Bulacan, Go said that the proposed measure will continue to be the subject of heated debate due to various concerns but reiterated that the […]

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FREE TUITION FOR LAW STUDENTS IN SUCS PUSHED

Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a measure that seeks to promote access to quality legal education by providing free tuition and other school fees to deserving students in state universities and colleges (SUCs). In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1610, Tulfo also sought to increase the shortage of workforce in the legal profession by requiring […]

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MAGNA CARTA ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill 6492 or the proposed “Magna Carta on Religious Freedom Act”.  In his sponsorship speech, Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. stressed the proposed bill is consistent with the duty of the State “to protect the right of every person to freedom of religion and liberty of conscience, […]

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SORSOGON LGU EMPLOYEES TO GET P20K BONUS

Sorsogon Governor Jose Edwin Hamor made Christmas merrier for the 2,290 employees of the provincial government. Hamor announced that permanent, job order and casual employees in the capitol will receive an additional incentive and rice assistance. “Permanent, job order and casual employees in the capitol will receive an additional incentive and rice assistance.” “Ngayong linggo […]

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AUGMENTATION OF HEALTH WORKERS GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to establish the Health Emergency Auxiliary Reinforcement Team (HEART) under the Department of Health (DOH) to augment the health workforce in times of disasters, public health emergencies, and health threats. With an overwhelming 254 votes, the lower chamber approved House Bill […]

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QC RECEIVES 2022 GOOD GOVERNANCE AWARD FROM DILG

The Quezon City government has formally received the 2022 Seal of Good Local Governance award from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel. Mayor Joy Belmonte and City Administrator Michael Alimurung received the award, which was also won by Quezon City in 2019 before the COVID-19 […]

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VILLAR FAMILY HOSTS CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR KIDS

For the past 13 years, the Villar family through the Villar- Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG) has been giving Christmas joy and blessings to children from the communities of Barangay Irusin in Tagaytay, Cavite and in Baseco, Tondo, Manila by bringing them to the Christmas Village in Britanny-Crosswinds, an idyllic residential property […]

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SENATE ADJOURNS SESSION FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Senate adjourned sessions for the holidays, wrapping up a productive season with pieces of legislation that recognize and respond to Filipinos’ needs. “Since we first convened 20 weeks ago, we have devoted every single day to carrying out the duties the Constitution has assigned us, and delivering the results our constituents expect of us,” […]

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PROTECT FARMERS VS AGRI SMUGGLING – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go reissued his call for the government to prioritize the welfare of small farmers and agricultural workers as he emphasized the need to eliminate agricultural smuggling, which has adverse impacts on the livelihoods of Filipino farmers nationwide. This after farmers’ organization Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura has earlier reported that there are currently 20 […]

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CUA BACKS MAHARLIKA INVESTMENT FUND

Quirino Governor Dax Cua expressed his support for the Maharlika Investment Fund, which the House of Representatives passed on Thursday after Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. certified the bill proposing its creation as urgent. “I think a sovereign wealth fund (SWF), if managed properly, can help us achieve our objectives of inclusive and sustainable development.  We look […]