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The new farm-to-market road under the Barangay Development Program (BDP) in Pantukan town’s Barangay Napnapan is seen to spur tourism and business opportunities in the area, Davao de Oro’s governor said.Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy, who turned over the 1,580-length road project to the villagers, said BDP-funded projects in the province have “set a trajectory” for […]
Fourteen local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Norte have been recognized as among the most child-friendly places in the country, based on the latest evaluation of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC). Out of the 315 eligible local government units for the seal of child-friendly local governance nationwide, the Department of Interior and […]
A lawmaker asked President Rodrigo Duterte to sign into law a measure seeking to make producers and their distributors responsible for proper management and disposal of their plastic packaging waste. Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte said the measure, which has been ratified by both chambers of Congress and transmitted to Malacañang for President Duterte’s […]
Senator-elect Loren Legarda welcomed the new economic team of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. led by Central Bank Governor Benjamin Diokno as Secretary of Finance, BSP Monetary Board Member Felipe Medalla as Central Bank Chief, former budget Undersecretary Amenah Pangandaman as Secretary of Budget and Management, Arsenio Balisacan as Secretary of the National Economic Development Authority […]
With the continuing pervasiveness of widespread corruption in government, Senator Win Gatchalian is eyeing to pursue policies that mandate the shift to a digital government. This means accelerating digitization and digitalization efforts in government processes and transactions, including the collection of tax payments and other regulatory fees. “Basta may pila sa mga transaksyon sa gobyerno, […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to launch a massive crackdown on corrupt officials and personnel victimizing not just large corporations but even small businesses. “Marami sa ating mga maliliit na negosyante ay kinikikilan ng ilang hindi matitinong kawani ng gobyerno. Hindi ko nilalahat pero alam naman natin na meron tayong […]
The Senate has passed on the third and final reading local bills that are expected to improve services and bring down electricity rates in the provinces of Iloilo and Davao del Norte. Voting 17-1-0, senators approved House Bill No. (HBN) 10306, which proposes to expand the franchise granted to MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE […]
A bill seeking to create a development authority embracing Baguio City, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay in Benguet province received unanimous support from senators who voted 18-0-0 to pass it on the third and final reading. House Bill No. 9215 sponsored by the chairman of the Committee on Local Government, Senator Francis Tolentino, […]
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is exploring opportunities for collaboration with Guam during his four-day visit to the United States island territory. Lacson graced the 124th Philippine Independence Day celebration of the Office of the Consulate General at the RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort in Tamuning. “I met with Guam Lieutenant Governor Joshua Franquez […]
The small town of Pudtol in the landlocked province of Apayao is banking on its vast forests, clean rivers, and various agricultural products to achieve sustainable development. In time for the 7th Pinya Festival, re-elected Mayor Hector Reuel Pascua said his administration is bent on stirring economic activity in the area with a greater focus […]