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Congress has increased this year’s budget for the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) by P6 billion, raising the total new appropriations to P45 billion. “In all, there’s P45 billion for the AFPMP in the 2023 national budget – P27.5 billion in programmed appropriations plus P17.5 billion in unprogrammed appropriations,” Surigao del Sur […]
As prices of agricultural products such as onions remain high, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee underscored the importance of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) efficient budget spending to address this perennial issue. The agriculture sector received P174 billion for 2023—a 20.2% increase from its P144.8 billion budget last year. The skyrocketing of prices is […]
The City Government of Davao and representatives from AboitizPower Distribution Unit, and the Davao Light recently signed the Memorandum of Agreement for Project Bilis –the digitalization of the business processes of LGU- Davao City to enhance and promote the ease of doing business within the city. Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte, Senior Vice President and […]
Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte wants the funding for small business loan program to go to building job-intensive tourism infrastructure. Villafuerte made the proposal after the Small Business Corp. (SBCorp) reported that travel and tourism-related micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) availed of just P329 million worth of financing assistance. “Travel and tourism-related MSMEs availed […]
Recognizing its continuing care for the holistic well-being of the people, Senator Cynthia Villar has commended the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (PMCC) 4th Watch on the occasion of its International Missionary Day. On January 15, 2023, the PMCC 4th Watch will hold its International Missionary Day which will be attended by the brethrens and […]
The Senate may increase session days when Congress convenes on January 23. According to Senate President Migz Zubiri, they plan to do this in order to tackle more laws. “That way, hindi naman puyatan ang ating mga kasamahan.” “So, request ko kay Senator (Sonny) Angara, maybe instead of tackling these six working days, baka pwedeng, maybe, […]
After attending the Minasa Festival alongside Vice President Sara Duterte, Senator Imee Marcos and other officials, Senator Bong Go made time to personally conduct a site inspection of the ongoing construction of the Bustos Multipurpose Sports Facility in Bulacan. Go helped push for sufficient funding for the said infrastructure. Citing that the said facility will […]
The House Special Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts chaired by Pangasinan 4th District Representative Christopher De Venecia held its initial deliberation on House Resolution No. 451, authored by Deputy Speaker Camille Villar. The Resolution assesses the plight of Philippine Cinema in order to promote more film productions to generate employment, reviving its renaissance […]
The Iloilo City government continues to undertake initiatives to serve the healthcare needs of more city residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The old health centers in Tanza-Esperanza and Arevalo will be expanded and rebuilt from the ground up, and transformed into mega-health centers that will house the clinical laboratory, dialysis stations, x-ray machines, and ultrasound […]
Senator Jinggoy Estrada hailed the Philippine contingent for clinching medals in the recently-concluded 2022 Asian Kickboxing Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. “The Filipino fighters and warriors in the elite kickboxing competition embodied the unyielding courage, resilience, and indomitable spirit of the nation confronted with adversities and formidable challenges,” Estrada said. “Their successful outing and victory in […]