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Mandating the registration of subscriber identification module (SIM) cards would mark the end of an era to the “dugo-dugo” or “budol-budol” scam, said Senator Win Gatchalian. “Matutuldukan na sa wakas at maagap nang malulutas ng mga awtoridad ang mga kriminal sa likod ng ganitong klaseng modus kapag naging batas na ang SIM card registration,” said […]
The Kidapawan City government has announced the opening of the newly-completed P35.4-million biomolecular laboratory as a proactive measure against COVID-19 infections. Mayor Joseph Evangelista said the Department of Health – Soccsksargen (DOH-12) Director Dr. Aristides Concepcion-Tan personally inspected and gave the go-signal to start the center’s operation. “The laboratory will hasten the diagnosis and confirmation […]
Several government-owned coronavirus disease (COVID-19) treatment hospitals in Quezon City received a total of P1.3 billion in additional funds this year under the 2022 national budget, said Anakalusugan Representative Mike Defensor. Defensor said the Lung Center of the Philippines, a COVID-19 referral and treatment hospital, will receive an augmentation of P179 million, or from P505 […]
Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the endorsement of a leading agriculture group for the upcoming national elections this May 9th. Gordon, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, thanked the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) for recognizing his efforts in advocating for the sustainable development of agriculture in the country. “Our […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri is taking firm a stand against agricultural importation, calling for the Department of Agriculture to cease importation during harvest season for local farmers. This call comes after two straight weeks of plummeting millgate prices for raw sugar, in anticipation of the impending sugar importation as announced by the Sugar Regulatory […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has declared victory in upholding the rights and safety of Filipino children after the Senate and the House of Representatives ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure that seeks to strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking laws. Gatchalian is one of the co-authors and co-sponsors of the measure. The bicam report resolved […]
Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan said affordable and quality food will entice more tourists to visit Boracay Island and help sustain businesses and livelihood of the people. Pangilinan said this is possible if the government will bolster support to farmers and fishers to improve their catch and production. “Mahalaga ang isda, pagkain lalo na […]
Bulacan was ranked 10th among the country’s most competitive provinces by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). Governor Daniel Fernando said this is the third consecutive year for the province to receive such recognition. Bulacan placed eighth in 2020 and ninth in 2019, showing a huge […]
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has junked the disqualification case against Deputy Speaker Representative Prospero Pichay Jr. of Surigao del Sur for his congressional bid in the upcoming May 2022 elections. In a resolution rendered on February 15, the Comelec’s former First Division dismissed the petition filed in November last year to cancel the Certificate […]
From Build, Build, Build to Bridge, Bridge, Bridge. This is how Manila Mayor Isko Moreno plans to spur economic growth in the Visayas and address shipping delays brought about by port congestion and weather disturbances, as he bared plans to build a bridge linking Norther Samar in the Visayas and Sorsogon in Luzon during a […]