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TAGUIG OPENS 1ST COMMUNITY CENTER – CAYETANO

Taguig City Mayor Lino Cayetano recently opened the first out of 19 multi-level community centers, the Rockyside Community Center, in Barangay Bagumbayan. Cayetano said this is part of the local government unit’s vision in developing its infrastructure projects. And despite its ongoing campaign against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the mayor said the city government still […]

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DA EXEC DARED : NAME AGRI SMUGGLING PROTECTORS

Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Panglinan dared an official of the Department of Agriculture to name those who are protecting big smuggling syndicates in the country. At the continuation of the investigation by the Senate Committee of the Whole on vegetable smuggling, Pangilinan addressed Agriculture Dialogue and Information Network Groups Assistant Secretary Federico Laciste, urging […]

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BULACAN GOV’T EXECS BACK GORDON’S REELECTION BID

Senator Dick Gordon thanked the province of Bulacan for showering their support in his reelection bid for the upcoming May 9 general elections. Gordon, who is running for his second and final consecutive term in the Upper House, vowed to uphold the interests of Central Luzon, as he hails from nearby Zambales. “We thank many […]

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ESCUDERO KEEPS TOP SPOT IN PUBLICUS SURVEY

Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero retained his No. 1 position among candidates vying for the 12 seats in the Senate, according to the latest voter preference survey conducted by Publicus Asia from March 30-April 6. The latest Pahayag 2022 Senatorial Survey Series of Publicus Asia, which was released less than a month before the national elections, […]

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GOV’T AGENCIES URGED TO SAVE TO EASE INFLATION

Requiring government agencies to set aside 5 percent in budgetary savings could free up to P250 billion out of the P5.04-trillion national budget for 2022 to ease the country’s record-high inflation, a lawmaker said. Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano explained this is one step to addressing high inflation risks caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, […]

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LA CASTELLANA’S GIANT CROSS OPENS TO TOURISTS

A newly-inaugurated giant cross with the majestic Mt. Kanlaon serving as a backdrop is a symbol of faith in God of the people of La Castellana in Negros Occidental. Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said guests were welcome to visit the religious attraction as part of their Holy Week itinerary. “La Castelleños have big faith and the […]

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DON’T TAX POLL WORKERS’ HONORARIA – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian vowed to pursue the enactment of his bill that will grant tax exemption on the honoraria, travel allowance, and other benefits of poll workers, including teachers, officials, and personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd). The election honoraria and allowances of poll workers, including public school teachers, have never been subjected to […]

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PANGILINAN URGES USE OF INTEGRATED PLAN VS ‘HARABAS’

Vice presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the government to employ the same strategy used to quash the “cocolisap” epidemic in 2014 against the “harabas” or army worms now attacking onion crops. “Ang tao may kakayanang mag-isip ng solusyon at magpatupad nang maayos na sistema. Ipatupad sa problema ng onion pests sa Mindoro ang mga […]

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GORDON NAMED ADOPTED SON OF CATANDUANES

Senator Dick Gordon thanked the province of Catanduanes for anointing him as an adopted son. Gordon was recognized by the Catanduanes provincial government in his efforts to help its residents recover from various calamities. “We are merely doing our job to improve the lives of uplifting the dignity of the most vulnerable.” “We are thankful […]

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GARCIA QUITS AS ONE CEBU SEC-GEN; SUPPORTS ISKO

Cebu Representative Pablo John Garcia resigned as the secretary-general of One Cebu after the regional party formally endorsed the presidential candidacy of former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Garcia, who is also a co-founder of One Cebu, said he could not support the party’s decision to endorse Marcos’ presidential bid. “I have been officially informed that […]