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As pre-pandemic activities return after the easing of COVID-19 health restrictions, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee filed a measure to create a sustainable network of bicycle lanes and provide safe and convenient pathways for commuters. According to Lee, this network shall connect users to essential destinations such as work, schools, and medical facilities, among […]
Underscoring the vulnerability of the Philippines to natural disasters, Senator Bong Go renewed his call to establish clean and safe evacuation centers nationwide to make certain that calamity victims are comfortable as they recover. Go’s team recently visited Tinio, Nueva Ecija and provided assistance to 500 Typhoon Karding victims. In his video message, the legislator […]
The first day of December also marked Day One of the distribution of Christmas gift boxes in the City of Manila. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo handed over the Noche Buena food boxes to Manila residents. A day before the Day 1 of the distribution, Lacuna and Servo inspected thousands of […]
Senator Mark Villar recently filed Senate Bill No. 1528 or the 13th Month Pay Law for Contractual and Job Order Personnel to provide benefits to all government workers. “Contractual workers (COS) and job order (JO) personnel play a vital role in government service. They fulfill their duties diligently and passionately comparable to permanent government employees. […]
The Senate adopted several resolutions commending and congratulating Filipino athletes who have given honor and pride to the country through victorious feats in various international competitions. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sponsored several Senate resolutions congratulating and commending chess prodigy Rafael Operiano for winning the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand; Aleia […]
The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by Baguio Representative Mark Go, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation chaired by Bohol Representative Kristine Alexie Tutor, approved subject to style and amendment, the substitute bill seeking to amend Republic Act 10912, or the “Continuing Professional Development (CPD) […]
The Province of Davao Oriental is set to sign a sisterhood agreement with Hau Giang province, the biggest rice-producing province in Vietnam. President and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, expressed strong support for the proposed sisterhood agreement as he held a special meeting with Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon in […]
House Speaker Martin Romualdez said they will push for the retention of funds allocated for fuel subsidy and Libreng Sakay programs under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). “This is one of the pro-people provisions of the proposed national budget. Kailangan ito ng mga mamamayan,” Romualdez said. The House of Representatives decided to earmark P5.5 billion […]
Senator Grace Poe said the government should ensure the availability of adequate, reliable and safe transportation amid the expected rush of passengers travelling to various destinations this Christmas season. “For millions whose only option is to take public transportation, public utility vehicles (PUVs) should be readily and safely accessible,” Poe said. “The lack of PUVs […]
The Senate adopted a resolution commending the Philippine powerlifting team for its outstanding performance during the 2022 Southeast Asian Cup held in Johor Baru, Malaysia. The upper chamber adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 246 congratulating and commending the Powerlifting Association of the Philippines for their successful campaign representing the country in the said competition held […]