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PBA PARTY-LIST CALLS FOR JUICO’S RESIGNATION

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA party-list) on Thursday called on Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) president Phillip Juico to resign from his post. PBA Party-list spokesperson Atty. Migs Nograles issued the statement after Juico was declared persona non grata by the Philippine Olympic Committee following the PATAFA chief’s public spat with Olympic […]

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SPEEDY REHAB OF ‘ODETTE’-DAMAGED SCHOOLS URGED

The Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment (PEACE) Party-list urged the government to fast-track the rehabilitation of school buildings destroyed by Typhoon Odette as the country anticipates the expansion of face-to-face classes by January. “Umaasa tayong mamadaliin ng pamahalaan ang rehabilitasyon ng mga paaralan na nasalanta ng bagyong Odette nang hindi na muling maantala ang […]

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GORDON TO LGUS: ADAPT TO MORE DESTRUCTIVE TYPHOONS

Citing the drastic effects of climate change to the Filipino people, Senator Dick Gordon urged local government units (LGUs) to adapt to the adverse impact of stronger and more destructive typhoons traversing the country. Gordon, who chairs the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the country’s premier humanitarian organization, said local authorities must accept the fact that […]

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VILLARS AWARD 16 COOPS FOR ANTI-POVERTY PROJECTS

Due to their exemplary performances and contributions to improve the quality of life of Filipinos, especially those from the countryside, former Senate President Manny Villar and Senator Cynthia Villar led the awarding of 16 cooperatives nationwide during the virtual and face-to-face ceremony recently. The acknowledgement by the Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and […]

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AGRI-FISHERY FACILITY OPENS IN ILOCOS SUR – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar led the inauguration of the Dr. William D. Dar Research Innovation Center, a facility established to serve as a hub for the promotion of technologies generated from agri-fishery research and development (R&D) and breakthrough products and services in the field of agricultural sciences. “Thank you Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) […]

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NGCP LAUDED FOR RESTORING POWER ‘ODETTE’-HIT AREAS

The chairman of the House Committee on Energy lauded the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and all those in the energy sector for restoring power to areas ravaged by Typhoon Odette in time for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Pampanga Representative Juan Miguel Arroyo said he has been in constant coordination with […]

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MARIKINA GIVES SHOEMAKERS TAX RELIEF – TEODORO

Shoemakers and manufacturers of leather goods thanked the city government of Marikina over its move to provide a tax relief, which means lower business tax and permit fees for five years. Tony Andres, chair of the Marikina-based Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI); and Corazon Espiritu, chairperson of the Marikina bags and leather goods, expressed gratitude […]

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PANGILINAN THANKS MEDIA FOR ‘ODETTE’ COVERAGE

Senator Kiko Pangilinan thanked Filipino journalists and their companies for their coverage of Typhoon Odette and the ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations in Cebu, Leyte, Surigao, Dinagat Island, and Palawan. “Napakahalaga ng role ng media, at nagpapasalamat tayo. Napakahalagang nandyan kayo sa frontlines para malaman ng mga kababayan natin ang mga problema,” Pangilinan said. “Mahalaga […]

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KEEP NATIONAL HEROES IN PESO BILLS – GORDON

Philippine currency should not set aside its depiction of national heroes in recognition of their bravery and invaluable contribution to the country’s rich history and culture, re-electionist Senator Dick Gordon said. Gordon made the statement in response to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s announcement in phasing out World War II heroes in its experimental […]

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SHIPPING LINES TRANSPORT ‘ODETTE’ AID FOR FREE

Senator Kiko Pangilinan lauded shipping lines and associations volunteering to ferry relief items from port to port for free. “The shipping lines only request that cargoes should be properly and safely packed and with clear identification and contact details of the recipients,” Pangilinan said in a radio interview. The ports covered are Bacolod, Cagayan de […]