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Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa lamented that almost 30,000 public school teachers were not able to receive laptop units for the online classes and blended learning implemented at the height of the pandemic, because the Department of Education (DepEd) agreed to buy “pricey” laptop units recommended by the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM). […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a resolution congratulating and commending the Philippine delegation on its “outstanding performance” in Skate Asia 2022. In his resolution, Lapid noted how the entire Philippine delegation performed commendably and remarkably during Skate Asia 2022 which was held from August 6 to August 14, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Sa kabila […]
To provide access to highly specialized medical care and rapidly respond to the threat of noncommunicable diseases in the country, ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Representative Ray Florence Reyes pushed for the decentralization of specialty hospitals and establish them in the regions. “While we can no longer remain reactive, our regional health systems must continue to ably respond […]
The House committee on local government has formed a technical working group (TWG) that will consolidate the bills seeking the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR). The development came after the body conducted initial deliberations on the three proposed legislations. “The TWG was created to consolidate similar bills and address questions.” “The TWG was […]
Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves has increased the number of forest rangers or “Bantay Lasang” to support his administration’s efforts in stepping up biodiversity conservation and the protection of the environment. Teves hired 51 additional forest rangers and absorbed and re-hired five other existing ones from the previous administration to enforce laws related to […]
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said he is concerned with the recent statement from the Department of Agriculture that the Philippines cannot produce enough salt for its own needs because of government neglect over the past 15 years. “This is quite shameful for an archipelagic country with more than 36,000 kilometers of shoreline. Let’s not […]
The Philippines’ hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup will serve as a stage for the country to showcase itself as both a hoops-loving nation and a destination for tourism, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Chairman Senator Sonny Angara said. One year before the country opens its doors once again as a host country for […]
Providing remedies to taxpayers’ concerns prompted Senator Win Gatchalian to file a bill that will primarily protect taxpayers against any threat to their rights in carrying out their obligation to pay taxes. In the collection of taxes, Gatchalian said that in many instances the collecting agency uses its immense power and resources to go after […]
In the wake of the destruction brought by Severe Tropical Storm Florita on crops, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called on Congress to start deliberations on a measure that would compensate farmers of essential crops for losses inflicted by calamities. Essential crops include rice, corn, cassava, coconut, sugarcane, and vegetables. HB No. 1298 provides […]
Quirino will soon become a “tech hub province,” said Quirino Governor Dax Cua. “We are deep in preparations to position Quirino as a tech hub province. Sa hinaharap, hindi na itatanong ng mga taga-labas na ‘may signal ba doon’? Hindi lang cellphone signal ang magiging malakas, kundi pati WiFi (connection), at iba’t ibang tech services. […]