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Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has allowed the optional wearing of face masks in outdoor spaces across the province as a continuing prevention and control measure to limit the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “The wearing of face masks in outdoor and open spaces shall be optional for all persons within the territory […]
Following the celebration of National Teachers’ Month from September 5 to October 5, Senator Win Gatchalian vowed to pursue measures that will uphold the welfare of teachers and raise their salaries. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education thanked teachers for their hard work and sacrifice to ensure learning continuity despite the threat […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa has co-sponsored and sought immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1290 under Committee Report No. 2, otherwise known as the “Walkable and Bikeable Communities Act” for the safety of all Filipinos. “With the passage of this measure, we can ensure the safety of all of our kababayans, may they be pedestrians, […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III said that nurses and doctors, who he called the pandemic heroes, should not be made to bear the brunt of the budget cuts in the name of fiscal tightening. “To cut the health sector’s budget in the name of fiscal tightening is a mistake that can be proven costly, […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee urged the Congress leadership to tackle soon proposals to create a Department of Water Resources Management, as he said the “disorganized and unwieldy framework governing the country’s water resources is untenable amid increasing food insecurity.” Lee is the author of House Bill No. 2880, which is among a number of […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles, chairperson of the labor and employment committee of the House of Representatives said his panel is set to tackle the issue of higher wages soon. “May mga panukalang batas tungkol sa pagtataas ng sahod na nakatakda nating isalang sa lalong madaling panahon. Once preparations are done and all stakeholders […]
The back-to-back state visits of President Marcos to Indonesia and Singapore were “highly rewarding” debut official trips that yielded better-than-expected outcomes, including almost P840 billion worth of combined investment pledges projected to create more than 15,000 jobs for Filipino workers, and deepened our ties with these two long-time Southeast Asian partners that spruced up his standing […]
A famous musical dancing fountain in the heritage city of Vigan will be replaced with a better one after a strong earthquake and lightning caused damage to the man-made attraction. Ilocos Sur Governor Jerry Singson confirmed this as he reported they have found several cracks in the foundation after the July 27 magnitude-7 earthquake in […]
The annual Panagdadapun Festival opened in Quirino province with various activities lined up until Sept. 11. The festivity with the theme “I Love Quirino @ 51: A Celebration of Strength, Resiliency and Unity” highlights its people’s unity and resiliency amid the pandemic. “This year’s Panagdadapun has converged villagers from six towns for historical dance performances, […]
“All hands on deck.” Senator Nancy Binay wants the tourism department to work closely with the private sector to ensure there will be no hitches to the country’s co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup next year. Binay said that the Department of Tourism should take advantage of the massive opportunity that the FIBA event […]