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AMORANTO SPORTS COMPLEX GETS MAKEOVER – BELMONTE

In order to revitalize sports and harness the potential of the city’s athletes, the Quezon City Government is currently renovating the Amoranto Sports Complex. The master plan covers the construction of new sports facilities such as the Amoranto Arena which will have an approximate seating capacity of 3,500 for basketball competitions and other big events. […]

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POSTPONE BRGY ELECTIONS TO 2024 – ESCUDERO

Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero is in favor of postponing the December 2022 Barangay Elections to 2024 so the government can start desynchronizing barangay and local elections. “Papaburan ko ang postponement ng barangay elections—hindi simpleng postponement lang pero dapat i-desynchronize na sa taon kung saan may local elections. Ang aking layunin ay hindi lamang anim na […]

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GORDON LAUDS LAW CREATING JUDICIAL MARSHALS

Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 11691 establishing the Judicial Marshals, calling it a great day for the Philippine justice system. Gordon, author, and sponsor of the measure, said that members of the judiciary could breathe a sigh of relief with the formation of the new body. “Today, members of the […]

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KIKO, SHARON CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIV WITH FARMERS

Vice-presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan, together with his family and San Simon, Pampanga farmers who first endorsed him, welcomed the Sumilao farmers who marched from Bukidnon to Manila to campaign for him and Vice-President Leni Robredo. With “Rosas” as the background music, and the ringing of church bells, the farmers walked from the church gate […]

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GIVE FARMERS, FISHERS ‘AYUDA’ NOW – PANGILINAN

Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged concerned agencies to ensure that farmers and fishers are receiving fuel subsidies, especially in the light of the new round of fuel increases. “Ang ayuda sa magsasaka at mangingisda, dapat ibigay na. Kailangan kumilos dito ang pamahalaan nang madalian dahil hindi na kinakaya ng ating magsasaka ang gastos […]

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MARAWI SIEGE COMPENSATION BILL NOW A LAW – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the passage of Republic Act No. 11696, which awards compensation to the victims of the 2017 Marawi siege. Gordon, co-author, and co-sponsor of the measure is hopeful that the law will be used as the first step by victims seeking to recover from the horrors of armed conflict. “With the signing […]

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LAYLO SENATE RACE SURVEY RANKS ESCUDERO 4TH-6TH

Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero, who is seeking a Senate return, remains one of the leading candidates according to the recent Laylo senatorial survey less than two weeks before the national elections on May 9. Escudero, who served two full terms in the Senate from 2007-2019, was preferred by 39 percent of 3,000 likely voters who […]

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QC GOV’T TO RENOVATE QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE

In a bid to restore green spaces in the city and create opportunities for economic exchange, relaxation and recreation, the Quezon City Government plans to redevelop the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC). The Quezon Memorial Circle is a 27-hectare national park located at the heart of Quezon City and is dedicated to the memory of President […]

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INCLUDE REHAB IN DISASTER RESPONSE – CAYETANO

Taguig-Pateros Representative Alan Peter Cayetano said disaster response has to go beyond delivering relief goods and must include rehabilitation as well, as he called on the Senate to pass the bill creating the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). Cayetano made the call as parts of Visayas and Mindanao continue to reel from the aftermath of […]

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DEPED URGED: GET LWD ENROLLEES TO PRE-COVID LEVEL

As early as now, the Department of Education (DepEd) should work towards increasing the number of enrolled learners with disabilities (LWDs) to pre-pandemic levels, a party-list of educators said. “With the signing into law of Republic Act 11650, the DepEd should focus on getting more LWDs to enroll for the school year 2022-2023. We have […]