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VILLAFUERTE BACKS PALACE FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has given his full backing to the comprehensive action plan that President Duterte had approved to strengthen the domestic economy, stabilize food supplies and prices, and provide social protection to vulnerable sectors in a bid to stem the fallout from Russia’s war on Ukraine. Villafuerte backed the set of initiatives […]

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ISKO TO PRIORITIZE THE WELFARE OF FARMERS

Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Isko Moreno on Sunday wrapped up a three-day sortie of the Cagayan Valley region and Kalinga province by committing to protect the welfare and livelihood of farmers should he be elected to the highest post in the land. Speaking to residents and farmers in Tabuk, the presidential aspirant, who as a teenager […]

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CREATE JOBS IN REMOTE AREAS WITH TOURISM – ISKO

More tourist sites in the country will lead to more jobs and will generate more economic activity. This, according to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, is the premise behind his tourism development strategy, which will focus on developing and promoting lesser-known and under-developed tourist spots in the country to enhance countryside development. The tourism sector is […]

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MINDANAO RAILROAD TO DEVELOP BUKIDNON — GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon relayed his vision in promoting the province of Bukidnon through food, tourism and infrastructure development during his visit to Malaybalay City. Gordon said that the province needs to be empowered with facilities in order to unleash its full potential. “You need the transportation. One thing that I’d like to push is for […]

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VILLANUEVA : IMPLEMENT STCW IN MARITIME EDUCATION

Senator Joel Villanueva has warned that the European Union’s (EU) recognition for Filipino seafarers might be revoked if the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) is still not properly implemented in the country’s maritime education, training, and certification systems. Villanueva called on the heads of the Maritime Industry Authority […]

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PANGILINAN LAUDS MANGYAN FARMERS

Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan commended the important role the Mangyan tribe plays in the local agriculture produce of Mindoro. During his speech at the mini-rally in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Pangilinan noted that the Mangyan tribe is behind the high yield of root crops of the province, including gabi (yam) and camote (sweet potato). “Ang […]

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6,233 COUPLES TIE KNOT IN QC ‘KASALANG BAYAN’

A total of 6,233 indigent couples from Quezon City have legally sealed and solemnized their union, for free, hosted by the city government’s “Kasalang Bayan” program for the entire month of February. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said a number of the couples who availed of the program have already been living together for years, […]

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VILLAFUERTE TO DOE: SET SPR PLAN IN MOTION

Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has said the global oil price spiral triggered by the Ukraine-Russia conflict should rouse the Department of Energy (DOE) to “put its money where its mouth is” and finally set the national strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) plan in motion instead of just endlessly talking about it. With oil prices now […]

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ISKO MORENO TO IMPROVE BENEFITS OF ECOZONE WORKERS

More benefits for the country’s close to 300,000 ecozone workers. This was the commitment made by Manila Mayor and Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Isko Moreno Domagoso, who on Wednesday vowed to provide additional benefits for workers in the various economic and industrial zones in the country if elected president. According to data from the Department of […]

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VILLANUEVA: PROTECT WORKERS DURING ALERT LEVEL 1

Senator Joel Villanueva welcomed the news from the Department of Trade and Industry around half a million jobs will be generated with an eased Alert Level 1 restrictions in the country. “This is a loud and clear alert signal for our workforce. The lowering of restrictions as well as COVID-19 cases in the country is […]