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PROBE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO BLACKOUTS URGED

Even if Occidental Mindoro’s power supply has been restored after it was hit by a three-day blackout that started last June 25, Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking a Senate investigation to address the problem of power interruptions plaguing the province for several years now. “Kung walang kuryente, walang negosyo, walang kita ang mga tao. At […]

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UPSKILL FILIPINO STUDENTS IN ENGLISH – VILLAFUERTE

A lawmaker supported the plan of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the government to upskill Filipino students in the English language as a way to further sharpen the competitive edge of professionals and other workers in the global market. Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte said proficiency in English has opened a lot of opportunities […]

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VILLANUEVA TO REFILE BULACAN AIRPORT ECOZONE BILL

Despite the aborted jobs and livelihoods that would have benefited his province mates, Senator Joel Villanueva said that he respects the veto on House Bill (HB) 7575 that sought to establish the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (BACSEZFA) in Bulakan town. Villanueva, who hails from Bocaue town and is the author […]

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FREE MEDS, HOSPITALIZATION FOR N. COTABATO SENIORS

North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza assured senior citizens in the province of free medicine and hospitalization services.“Senior citizens play an important role in society and deserve to be provided not only respect but also what they need,” Taliño-Mendoza said. The lady governor led the oath-taking of newly-elected officers of the 121,000-strong Federation of Senior Citizens Association […]

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LAGMAN REFILES DIVORCE BILL

Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman refiled the measure to make divorce legal in the country after his similar bill was not acted on in the 18th Congress. Lagman said he is hopeful that “beleaguered and tormented wives can soon be liberated from irretrievably dysfunctional marriages or inordinately abusive marital relations” with House Bill No. 78, an […]

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BICOL SOLONS FILE P1.5-T BAYANIHAN 3 BILL

A group of Bicolano legislators led by Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has proposed a P1.5-trillion, three-year economic stimulus program that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) may implement in the first half of his term to create millions of sustainable jobs and accelerate the  Philippines’ recovery from the unparalleled global crisis spawned by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic and the […]

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NOGRALES LEADS UNITY WALK FOR MONTALBAN RECOVERY

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Tuesday led a “unity walk” in the Municipality of Montalban to urge the town’s leaders to put on a united front for its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and amid an ongoing economic crisis. Nograles and Montalban Mayor Ronnie Evangelista also signed the “Bangon Bagong Montalban” economic partnership […]

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5-DAY PEOPLE’S FAIR OPENS IN DINAGAT ISLANDS

The provincial government of Dinagat Islands opened a five-day People’s Fair that will highlight the convergence of free services from various line agencies and the private sector.Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. said the activity aims to render free services to thousands of residents in the island province. “This is a celebration of unity, new […]

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QC GETS 2ND COA UNQUALIFIED OPINION — BELMONTE

The Quezon City government has received a second unqualified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its annual audit report for the year 2021, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced. Belmonte revealed the good news during her inaugural speech after she was sworn into office for her fresh three-year term by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo at […]

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‘I AM ROOTING FOR MARCOS’ – BATO DELA ROSA

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa expects the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to do better than that of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s. Dela Rosa welcomed the pronouncement of Marcos during his recent inauguration that he shares the dreams of Filipinos that no one will be left behind. “Hindi naman tayo umaasa na pababa ‘yung trend […]