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Senator Joel Villanueva has warned that the European Union’s (EU) recognition for Filipino seafarers might be revoked if the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) is still not properly implemented in the country’s maritime education, training, and certification systems. Villanueva called on the heads of the Maritime Industry Authority […]
Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan commended the important role the Mangyan tribe plays in the local agriculture produce of Mindoro. During his speech at the mini-rally in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Pangilinan noted that the Mangyan tribe is behind the high yield of root crops of the province, including gabi (yam) and camote (sweet potato). “Ang […]
A total of 6,233 indigent couples from Quezon City have legally sealed and solemnized their union, for free, hosted by the city government’s “Kasalang Bayan” program for the entire month of February. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said a number of the couples who availed of the program have already been living together for years, […]
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has said the global oil price spiral triggered by the Ukraine-Russia conflict should rouse the Department of Energy (DOE) to “put its money where its mouth is” and finally set the national strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) plan in motion instead of just endlessly talking about it. With oil prices now […]
More benefits for the country’s close to 300,000 ecozone workers. This was the commitment made by Manila Mayor and Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Isko Moreno Domagoso, who on Wednesday vowed to provide additional benefits for workers in the various economic and industrial zones in the country if elected president. According to data from the Department of […]
Senator Joel Villanueva welcomed the news from the Department of Trade and Industry around half a million jobs will be generated with an eased Alert Level 1 restrictions in the country. “This is a loud and clear alert signal for our workforce. The lowering of restrictions as well as COVID-19 cases in the country is […]
Senator Dick Gordon lauded the Philippine “yes” vote to the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) demanding that Russia immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine and immediately, completely, and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Special emphasis was given by […]
As oil prices surge higher, vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan demanded the immediate release of the P8 billion in fuel subsidy to farmers, fisherfolk, and drivers allocated in the 2022 national budget. Pangilinan, who expanded the coverage of the fuel subsidy program in the General Appropriations Act of 2022 to include taxi, tricycle, and ride-hailing […]
Presidential aspirant Mayor Isko Moreno said what is happening in Ukraine should be a wake-up call for the Philippines. In his sortie in Bataan, Moreno said the country should always be prepared for any eventuality. “Ang paghahanda ang importante lalo na ang posibleng mangyari na hindi naman natin pinapangarap o iniisip na mangyari pero maigi […]
With the government preparing for the fourth round of Bayanihan, Bakunahan or National Vaccination Day this March, Senator Win Gatchalian bats for the participation of schools and Department of Education (DepEd) field units to increase vaccination coverage in the pediatric population. Gatchalian cited the crucial role of COVID-19 vaccination among learners to ensure the safe […]