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Bohol Governor Arthur Yap said there are no untoward incidents reported in the province, like looting in areas where people are left with no food and water, days after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. “In the past two weeks that I have been going around the province, I am at least happy to share with […]
Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has authored a total of 62 House Bills (HB). In his accomplishment report to the House of Representatives, Duterte said of the 62 HBs, 16 were enacted into laws, 21 were already sent and received by the Senate, and 25 are still pending in the different committees in […]
The next president should make agriculture recovery a top priority during their administration, AGRI Party-list said Friday. AGRI Party-list first nominee and former judge Frank Lobrigo issued the statement as damage and losses caused by Typhoon Odette to Philippine agriculture soared to ₱8 billion. Lobrigo urged presidential candidates to increase the budget for agriculture, telling […]
Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo is proposing the grant of a P50,000 longevity gift to elderly residents of Quezon City who reach the age of 70 and 80. The proposal of Castelo, who is the vice mayoral running mate of mayoral candidate Mike Defensor, is contained in Proposed Ordinance No. 525, S-2021 filed […]
Senator Dick Gordon has underscored the importance of respecting the environment as more destructive storms strike the Philippines every year. Citing his experience as the chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, Gordon said the country must lean towards “green” infrastructure that are considerate of the environment, resilient towards the weather, and provide less carbon footprint […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan sought the help of fiberglass manufacturers in the country to help thousands of fisherfolk whose boats have been destroyed by Typhoon Odette. “Nananawagan po ako sa mga lider ng fiberglass manufacturing industry sa ating bansa na tulungan sanang makabangon muli ang mga mangingisda na nawalan nang kabuhayan dulot ng Typhoon Odette. Nangangailangan […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the approval by President Rodrigo Duterte of a cash incentive to qualified government employees and uniformed personnel in recognition of their hard work and contributions to the country. The President issued Administrative Order No. 45 on December 24, 2021. The Order authorizes the granting of a Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) amounting […]
The city government of Bacolod is set to grant financial assistance to owners of 9,054 houses damaged during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. Data from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) as of December 28 showed some 745 houses were wrecked while 8,309 others were partially damaged in 57 out of 61 […]
A “chef de mission” meeting is set in early January as preparations shift to high gear with under only five months before the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) opening ceremony in Hanoi on May 12 next year, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Bambol Tolentino said. The meeting will be held face-to-face — the first […]
The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA party-list) on Thursday called on Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) president Phillip Juico to resign from his post. PBA Party-list spokesperson Atty. Migs Nograles issued the statement after Juico was declared persona non grata by the Philippine Olympic Committee following the PATAFA chief’s public spat with Olympic […]