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A proposal to establish and secure standard tourism signs and symbols in the country to improve awareness of the existence of various tourist sites has been filed at the House of Representatives. Bohol Representative Kristine Alexie Tutor filed House Bill 2048, or the proposed “Tourism Signs and Symbols Act of 2022.” In the bill’s explanatory […]
The Pasig City government paid tribute to health care workers for their relentless and exemplary service amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Vico Sotto, in a social media post over the weekend, thanked all their medical frontliners who kept the city’s centralized isolation facility in Rizal High School (RHS) running for more than two years. “Words […]
Senator Win Gatchalian pointed to popular support nationwide on the proposed implementation of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program in senior high school, citing the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey that 69% of Filipinos agree to the proposal. More than 70% of respondents in the National Capital Region (71%) and the Visayas (78%) support […]
The Senate of the Philippines expressed its profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the people of Japan on the death of their former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. The chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 10 authored by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking also into consideration SRNs 28 and 60 authored by Senators Lito Lapid […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has filed a bill to expand and give equal employment opportunities to senior citizens and to encourage private companies to hire the elderly. “There is a need to provide opportunities for our senior citizens who are still able and willing to obtain gainful employment and wish to continue to become economically active […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles vowed to have “an open ear, an open heart, an open mind” as he takes on his role as chairperson of the House Committee on Labor and Employment. “We are committed to having an open ear, an open heart, an open mind, and giving equal opportunity to all as […]
Quirino Gov. Dakila Cua on Friday vowed that provincial local governments will serve as the national government’s active partners in post-pandemic recovery and helping Filipinos cope with the rising cost of goods. Cua was re-elected as the National Chairman of the League of Provinces of the Philippines. The governor vowed to work on putting mechanisms […]
A group of farmers in Manapla, Negros Occidental got a boost in their farm operations through the installation of an integrated solar-powered irrigation system provided by the provincial government. The P6.9-million facility combines the use of upland aquaculture through grow-out and aquaponic system, fertigation, and drip irrigation system, in a 600-square meter farm located in […]
San Miguel Corp. (SMC), one of the country’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, is set to open a $500 million electric car battery plant in Dinagat Islands province, Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. said.Demerey confirmed the company’s decision to establish the plant in Dinagat Islands after his meeting with SMC president and chief executive officer Ramon […]
Senator Grace Poe has refiled her bill seeking to guarantee clean and safe water for all Filipinos through effective and streamlined management that will protect the public’s highest interest. “Water shortage should not be a way of life. We expect reforms in water governance and infrastructure the way the Filipinos deserve this basic utility as […]