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QC CAR-FREE SUNDAYS TO CONTINUE – BELMONTE

The Quezon City Government will be continuing its “Car-Free, Carefree Sundays” along Tomas Morato Avenue, a monthly event dedicated to promoting active mobility and creating a safe, open space for residents and visitors to enjoy recreational activities. Based on Ordinance N. SP-3345, S-2024, a portion of Tomas Morato Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic giving […]

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EXCLUSION OF EX-PRESIDENTS FROM NSC DISMAYS BATO

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa expressed his dismay over the removal of the country’s former presidents from the National Security Council by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., as he emphasized that their “wealth of experience” could prove valuable in crafting the country’s national security policies.  “Sayang, ako’y nanghihinayang sa experience –the wealth of experience ng mga […]

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2ND THURSDAY OF JANUARY IS NATIONAL BAPTIST DAY

“National Baptist Day is more than a celebration; it is a recognition of the indelible impact that Baptist communities have in uplifting lives and spreading the teachings of faith, love, and hope across our nation.”This is according to the House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante, who urged Baptist […]

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BULACAN GETS NEW DISASTER RESPONSE VEHICLES

The Provincial Government of Bulacan continues to enhance its disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities with the Blessing and Turn-over of New Disaster Response Vehicles to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) during the Flag Ceremony at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos.The new fleet includes 1 unit of […]

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ANGARA RECONSTITUTES DEPED UNIFORM COMMITTEE

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the pressing concerns of its workforce regarding uniforms by reconstituting the Department of Education Uniform Committee (DUC). In DepEd Memorandum No. 004, s. 2025, the Department aims to foster greater inclusivity and practicality in uniform policies with the newly reconstituted DUC instructed to oversee […]

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LEGARDA LAUDS SEAFARERS’ MAGNA CARTA IRR INKING

Senator Loren Legarda pins her hopes for better working conditions for Filipino seafarers, after the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of their Magna Carta was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. recently. The signing of the IRR ensures the full implementation of this landmark legislation, which aims to safeguard the rights and welfare of […]

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2025 BUDGET BOOSTS SHS TECH-VOC LIVELIHOOD TRACK

To boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) learners under the technical-vocational livelihood track (TVL), the 2025 national budget will continue funding free assessments for the issuance of national certifications (NCs), Senator Win Gatchalian said. The national budget carried a special provision proposed by Gatchalian, making it mandatory for SHS-TVL learners to undergo free […]

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PHIVOLCS TOLD: SIMPLIFY EARTHQUAKE WARNINGS

Consistent with his call to make weather advisories easier to understand for ordinary Filipinos, Senator Francis Tolentino is also urging the same for earthquake terms and warnings, stressing that effective communication during disasters can save lives. Tolentino relayed his appeal to Dr. Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) during […]

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NOGRALES BATS FOR HIGH-PAYING JOBS IN DAVAO CITY

The increase in self-rated poverty and food poverty in Mindanao is a development that highlights the need to bring quality and high-paying jobs to Davao City so that its residents can cope with the rising costs of living. This was stressed on Thursday by former Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo Nograles, who said that the […]

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VILLAFUERTE: GIVE PINOY SEAFARERS BETTER LEGAL AID

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is counting on better legal protection, cutting-edge training  plus other benefits for our estimated 700,000 mariners following the swift release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers that aims to look after our sailors here and abroad from the time of their […]