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ENERGY FIELD ‘VETERAN’ AS DOE HEAD — GATCHALIAN

A veteran in the field with a long-term vision for the country’s energy security. This, Senator Win Gatchalian said, should be the qualification of the country’s next Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). “Having been at the helm of the Senate Energy Committee for the past six years, I can say that the next […]

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ZUBIRI IS BEST CHOICE FOR SENATE PRESIDENT – SOTTO

Reelected Senator Migz Zubiri will do well as his replacement in the 19th Congress, outgoing Senate President Vicente Sotto III said. Sotto said Zubiri has learned so much and all those lessons will give him “a very good pulse” to run the Senate. “I expect him to do well.” “He was the best choice as […]

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EARTH IS OUR HOME, LET US TAKE CARE OF IT – VILLAR

In celebration of the 49th World Environment Day, Senator Cynthia Villar encouraged everyone to be responsible and passionate to contribute and inspire others to do their own part in healing Mother Earth. Villar, a chairperson of the Senate committee on environment and natural resources, guaranteed that our collective efforts will make a difference in the protection […]

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SAGAY CITY OPENS LGU-OWNED BUS TERMINAL – MARAÑON

The City of Sagay unveiled what can be considered the most modern local government unit (LGU)-owned bus terminal in Negros Occidental. Situated in Barangay Poblacion II, the P156.684 million Sagay City Public Bus Terminal comprises a two-story glass building and a parking space designed by Architect Wendel Duran. “We constructed this to afford our residents, […]

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HIGHER LIMIT FOR INDIGENCY ELIGIBILITY PUSHED

A party-list lawmaker said the new minimum qualification to be classified as indigent should be either the minimum wage rate or the nontaxable income rate. Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes said the current poverty limit, or the eligibility of indigent people, for availing of government charity social services is “too low.” “Raise the qualification […]

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PBA PARTY-LIST HAILS PH SAMBO TEAM’S EXPLOITS

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list hailed the victorious exploits of the Sambo National Team led by ace Davao-hailing siblings Sydney Sy Tancontian and Chino Sy Tancontian in recent sambo competitions. “Congratulations to the power siblings Sydney and Chino for once again bringing pride and honor not only to their home city but to […]

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GATCHALIAN PUSHES FOR TRAINING OF TEACHERS

To effectively address the crisis hounding the education sector, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the incoming administration to ensure quality education and training for teachers. “Kung maganda ang mismong pundasyon ng mga guro, inaasahang dekalidad din ang ibibigay nilang klase ng pagtuturo sa mga estudyante nila,” the veteran legislator stressed. According to Gatchalian, who is […]

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SC UPHOLDS DOH, FDA AUTHORITY OVER CIGARETTES

Senator Pia Cayetano called it a victory for the future generation as she commended the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that upheld the validity of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 9711 or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009 and recognized the continued regulatory authority of the Department of Health (DOH) […]

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HOUSE PASSES 311 BILLS IN 18TH CONGRESS

The 18th Congress has passed a total of 311 measures that received President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature and were enacted into law, a House leader reported. According to the House accomplishment report, House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez said 119 of the laws were national in scope, while 192 were local. “A number of laws enacted were […]

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POWER PLANT BARGE ARRIVES IN THE DINAGAT ISLANDS

Dinagat Islands province officials welcomed the recent arrival of a diesel power plant barge that will energize more areas of Loreto town and part of the neighboring Tubajon municipality. Nicolas Arcena, the acting diesel power plant head in the province, said Power Barge 116 of the National Power Corporation (NPC) arrived in Loreto on June […]