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Davao City has earned the Local Champion for Marine Litter Action Award for pioneering the country’s program against marine waste.Ancillary Services Unit (ASU) officer-in-charge Paul Bermejo said the city won the award for having implemented a localized Philippine action plan for marine litter among other local government units in the country. The award was presented […]
The city government of Cagayan de Oro started a 20 percent discount for its taxpayers this year.Mayor Rolando Uy said the discount for local taxes is mandated under Ordinance No. 14389-2022 and applies to those who pay in full before January 1, 2023. The discount covers real property taxes as well as additional taxes accruing to […]
Senator Bong Go is going all in to increase the national calamity fund but said the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) should be created to handle such a budget. Go has been pushing for the DDR since the previous administration to unify and streamline all responsibilities related to disaster preparedness and response. “Bilyon bilyon ang […]
Increasing the ranks of better-trained, better-compensated, and better-appreciated nurses will play a vital role in achieving a more efficient access to Universal Health Care for every Filipino. With this objective in mind, Senator Francis Tolentino recently filed Senate Bill No. 1447 or the proposed “Philippine Nursing Practice Act of 2022” which aims to provide a […]
Senator Lito Lapid filed a resolution congratulating and commending Dagupan’s Bonuan Boquig National High School (BBNHS) for winning the 2022 World’s Best School Prize for environmental action. In filing Senate Resolution (P.S. Res.) No. 278, Lapid recognized the efforts of the Pangasinan public high school to restore lost mangroves and reverse the environmental devastation caused […]
The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by Baguio City Representative Mark Go approved the consolidated measures that would allow aspiring cadets from far flung-areas a chance to fulfill their dreams of becoming merchant marine and naval officers. House Bill 2458 authored by Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep, Rufus Rodriguez and HB 4835 […]
The provincial government of Pangasinan will implement the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) that sets 44 rationalized routes and 12 developmental routes all over the province in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). This after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan recently approved the resolution adopting the LPTRP formulated by the Land Transportation […]
Vice President Sara Duterte joined Senator Bong Revilla recently to distribute relief goods and assistance to the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng in the hard-hit province of Cavite. The two public servants first proceeded to Brgy. Bacao in General Trias where thousands of residents affected by the recent storm were given Family Food Packs […]
Senator Francis Tolentino has suggested that the proposed P5.268-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2023 must be adjusted into an annual government allocation program that is both flexible and receptive to future natural and man-made disasters. Tolentino made the remarks during his weekly radio program on DZRH, amid the catastrophic devastation of Tropical Storm Paeng […]
Senator Lito Lapid commended Filipina Jiujiteira Meggie Ochoa and Kimberly Anne Custodio for their impressive performances in the 2022 JJIF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In filing Senate Resolution (P.S. Res.) No. 277, Lapid congratulated Team Philippines’ Ochoa and Custodio for bagging gold in 48kg and -45kg categories, respectively, of the Women’s Adult […]