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SENATORS TO DPWH: CHECK INTEGRITY OF BRIDGES

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III and Senator Bong Revilla urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to inspect the integrity of bridges and other public structures given the recent natural disasters that hit the country. Revilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Works, said the DPWH should immediately retrofit all old […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN, FOOD BANK ADDRESS MALNUTRITION

“ANAKALUSUGAN commits its resources and our network of volunteers to help Rise Against Hunger expand its reach and further alleviate the plight of malnourished, stunted, and wasted children in rural areas.” This ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Representative Ray Florence T. Reyes revealed yesterday after his site visit in RAH’s Better World – Tondo multi-service facility, where the […]

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CUT TAXES TO BRING DOWN MOVIE TICKET PRICES – CO

A party-list lawmaker said cutting down local and national taxes on production costs for both local and foreign films would bring ticket prices down and a “step in the right direction” to make more people go out to watch movies. BHW Rep. Angelica Natasha Co said watching movies and stage plays should be valued more […]

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CAMIGUIN REOPENS LANZONES FESTIVAL

The Lanzones Festival in the island province of Camiguin officially reopened after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government launched the 2nd Camiguin Divefest Underwater Photo Contest, one of the festival’s highlights. Provincial Tourism Officer Candice Dael said festival events such as the photo contest were also supported by the Department […]

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QUEZON CITY BAGS DTI, PCCI AWARDS

The Quezon City government has received awards from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for providing exemplary service to businesses in the city through efficient and convenient processes. The Department of Trade and Industry presented the 1st Overall Most Competitive City recognition to the QC […]

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NO NEED TO RUSH DOH CHIEF APPOINTMENT – GO

Naming a Cabinet official is not as easy as it looks. Aside from the ability to lead a department, the Cabinet secretary must have the trust and confidence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In the case of the Department of Health (DOH), Senator Bong Go said it is in good hands under its officer-in-charge (OIC), […]

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COMPUTERIZED PRC EXAMS LONG OVERDUE – VILLANUEVA

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva expressed concerns about the “long overdue” status of the computer-based licensure examinations (CBLE) project of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), as the PRC Modernization Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8981) was enacted more than two decades ago. This was Villanueva’s reaction after PRC Commissioner Dr. Jose Cueto Jr.’s statement […]

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DEATH PENALTY RETURN AMID ‘JAIL CONSPIRACY’ URGED

“If a prison cell cannot stop a criminal from plotting and ordering the murder of another person, then the death penalty may be the only way to prevent the murder of innocent citizens and journalists like Percy Lapid.” This was stressed on Wednesday by Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante Jr., who called for the […]

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STRENGTHEN ROLE OF MIDWIVES IN PH – SALO

As the midwifery profession celebrates its 100th year anniversary in the country, Kabayan Party-List Representative Ron Salo filed House Bill 3882 which seeks to strengthen the role of midwives in the country’s health care system. “The proposed measure does not only strengthen the role of midwives in the health system but also promotes the optimal health […]

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SURIGAO COMMEMORATES BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT

The city government of Surigao and the government of Japan paid respects to the Japanese soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Surigao Strait in a ceremony. The candle lighting and wreath-laying ceremony at the Japanese Cremation Site inside the Surigao del Norte National High School (SDNNHS) ground were led by Mayor Pablo […]