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POGO-LINKED CRIME VICTIMS TOLD: COOPERATE WITH PNP

Senator Bato Dela Rosa appealed to the victims of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)- related crimes to closely coordinate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) so that the authority can immediately address the problem. During the recent plenary session, Dela Rosa interpellated Senator Grace Poe who disclosed in her privilege speech an incident concerning a […]

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BONG GO INSPECTS SUPER HEALTH CENTER IN BULACAN

Senator Bong Go personally led his team on an ocular inspection of the Super Health Center in Pandi, Bulacan. During the inspection, Go and his team also provided support to struggling residents to help them overcome challenges amid various crises encountered this year.   Advocated by the Department of Health and the legislator, the Super Health […]

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BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS MAGNA CARTA GETS HOUSE OK

The proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) or House Bill (HB) No. 6557 was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading with an overwhelming 258 votes. Once enacted into law, accredited BHWs shall be entitled to incentives and benefits that include hazard allowance, transportation allowance, subsistence allowance, one-time […]

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ALBAY TO START ABACA REHAB PROGRAM – LAGMAN

The Provincial Government of Albay has received the P40 million funding for the Abaca Rehabilitation Program. It was officially received by Albay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman during the turnover program held recently at the Dignitaries Hall, Albay Capitol. “Agriculture is the driver of our economy,” Lagman said as he expressed his gratitude to the people […]

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IMPROVE SERVICE, FIX CONGESTION AT AIRPORTS – POE

Senator Grace Poe exhorted the government to implement a string of measures to ease congestion and improve the services at the country’s airports. Poe made the call amid the expected influx of passengers using the Philippines’ various gateways, including the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to travel for the holidays. “Space is becoming increasingly scarce […]

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CREATE MORE COURTS TO DECONGEST PRISONS – TULFO

To ensure speedy disposition of all pending cases and help decongest prisons and detention centers, Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the Judiciary to create more courts and increase its pool of judges nationwide. Tulfo said the Judiciary should immediately assess places with insufficient number of judges and court houses to address clogging of court dockets that […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO RESIDENTS OF LIMAY, BATAAN

To help more Filipinos adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises, Senator Bong Go continues to intensify his efforts in supporting more vulnerable communities as he had his team visit Limay, Bataan to provide necessary aid to hundreds of its indigents.  Go, in his video message, reminded the public to remain vigilant and […]

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ABANTE: PASS MAGNA CARTA ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

House Committee on Human Rights chairperson Benny  Abante Jr. is urging fellow legislators in the House of Representatives to again pass the Magna on Religious Freedom, a measure that was passed by the 18th Congress on third reading, a bill intended “to protect and promote the right of a person to propagate one’s religious belief without […]

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CSC BARES APPLICATION PERIOD FOR MARCH 2023 EXAM

Applications for the 26 March 2023 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test for Professional and Subprofessional Levels will be accepted starting 22 December 2022 until 25 January 2023, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced. A special application period is also scheduled on 14 December to 21 December 2022 for examinees of the cancelled 15 March […]

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PAMPANGA BRINGS BACK GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL

Heightened safety and security measures will be implemented as San Fernando City in Pampanga launches its first fully face-to-face Giant Lantern Festival. San Fernando City Mayor Vilma Caluag says she doesn’t want anything to mess up the Christmas festival. Caluag is also the chairperson of the festival’s executive committee. “I will ask the Pampanga police […]