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DBM URGED: RELEASE DELAYED COVID HCW ALLOWANCES

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte bemoaned Wednesday the delayed release of Covid-19 allowances due an estimated 20,000 healthcare workers (HCWs) under a law that was passed years back at the height of the pandemic  for the benefit of our medical frontliners. “It is our hope that the Departments of Health (DOH) and of Budget and Management (DBM) […]

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DSWD ASSURES SUPPORT FOR MALASAKIT CENTER PROGRAM

Senator Bong Go commended the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the agency’s assurance that it will continue to support and help strengthen the Malasakit Centers program, among other initiatives that can uplift the lives of the poor.  Malasakit Centers are one-stop shops that provide particularly poor and indigent patients with more convenient […]

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SENATE LAUDS VICTORIOUS PH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM

The Senate lauded the Philippine women’s national football team for bringing pride and honor to the country for their recent victories in international events, and for qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 62 and 61 introduced by Senators Pia Cayetano and Lito Lapid, during the plenary session […]

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POE TO POWER FIRMS: PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY

Senator Grace Poe said power firms granted with a franchise and permits carry the colossal task of providing reliable electricity at all times. “Reliability is a big commitment in the provision of public service. Kailangan ay maaasahan ka ng mga tao sa lahat ng oras, whatever the circumstances are,” Poe said during the recent hearing of […]

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ROMUALDEZ HAILS GILAS FOR SEA GAMES GOLD WIN

Speaker Martin Romualdez commended the entire Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball team for recapturing the gold medal in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in a suspenseful finals bout against the formidable team of Cambodia.“It is truly inspiring to see the SEA Games basketball crown return to the Philippines. I commend and congratulate not only the players […]

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MANDATORY FACE MASK USE BACK IN BAGUIO – MAGALONG

Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the reinstatement of the wearing of face masks in indoor settings is part of the city’s proactive stance to constantly safeguard the health of the populace.  Magalong explained that while the increase in COVID-19 cases had been gradual and in fact had even gone down recently, the city cannot take chances […]

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‘RENATIONALIZATION’ TO DETER INVESTORS – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero cautioned against the “renationalization” or reacquiring of properties formerly owned by the Philippine government, saying it might discourage foreign investors from doing business in the country. “The renationalization of formerly-owned sold state assets is a policy that the national government should be very careful about or should be more circumspect about as […]

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BONG GO CHECKS NUEVA ECIJA SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, recently visited the municipality of Llanera in Nueva Ecija and inspected the town’s new Super Health Center (SHC), which is expected to provide more accessible basic health services to the community. Go was joined by local government officials, including Mayor Ronnie Roy Pascual, […]

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TULFO DISCUSSES ENERGY SECURITY WITH PBBM

Senator Raffy Tulfo personally visited President Bongbong Marcos in Malacañang to discuss the country’s energy security due to the poor performance of and threats brought about by National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, also met with Marcos to get the cooperation of different government agencies to […]

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DAVAO CITY-PUTRAJAYA TWO-WAY RELATIONSHIP EYED

Davao City officials successfully concluded an official visit in Malaysia recently to establish stronger relationship with the Philippines’ neighboring countries and to promote Davao’s Tourism and Investment for the benefit of the Dabawenyos. Consul Ahmadulkuddus bin Husain of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Davao City invited Davao City officials and facilitated the said visit […]