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As the government’s “no vaccination, no ride” policy meets strong backlash, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the wise decision by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to junk the controversial policy supports the marginalized in the province. “Pro-poor ang magaling na desisyon ni Cebu Gov. Gwen na ibasura ang no vax, no ride policy. She is receiving wise […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) released a total of P3 billion-worth of agricultural interventions to aid farmers and fisherfolk affected by Typhoon Odette, which caused havoc in almost 10 regions, with the Visayas severely hit. “For the last two weeks of January, the DA has been doubling its efforts in the distribution of these interventions […]
The accredited pharmacy for the “Resbakuna sa Botika” program in Marikina City is expected to serve a maximum of 200 recipients daily, Mayor Marcy Teodoro said. During the program’s launch at the Southstar Drug branch in Barangay Concepcion Uno, Teodoro said the program will help achieve the city’s target of administering 10,000 booster doses daily. […]
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and members of her “UniTeam” went back to Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte to check the situation and oversee the continuing relief and rehabilitation efforts being undertaken for the victims of Typhoon Odette. Duterte was welcomed by Surigao del Norte 1st District Representative Francisco Jose Matugas and municipal mayors […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading the Timbangan ng Bayan Act which aims to institutionalize the establishment of “timbangan ng bayan” centers in public and private markets in the country. With 23 affirmative votes, no negative vote, and no abstention, the Senate passed during its hybrid plenary session recently Senate Bill No. (SBN) […]
Pharmacists and other personnel in private drug stores who will serve as COVID-19 vaccination centers must receive the benefits granted to health workers under the 2022 national budget and other laws, Senator Joel Villanueva said. “Frontline health workers fighting against COVID should be entitled to and receive every benefit that the government can provide. It […]
The national government should go after those involved in the corruption of COVID-19 response funds, including the overpriced Pharmally contracts, and not ordinary citizens who are unvaccinated due to various reasons including the inaccessibility of vaccines, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. Pangilinan said the P7.5 billion Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP) in this year’s budget can be used […]
Butuan City’s triumph in the 2021-2022 Global Mayors Challenge of the Bloomberg Philanthropies was a big honor including for its residents that showcased the competitiveness of local farmers. This was the statement made by Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada emphasizing that dedication and hard work have led the city to attain the prestigious award. “This is […]
A Bicameral Conference Committee of the House of Representatives and the Senate on Wednesday approved the bicam report on the disagreeing provisions of House Bill 9007 and Senate Bill 2239, which would regulate the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use, and communication of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products, as well as novel tobacco products. This […]
The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list is calling for the institutionalization of support and financial literacy training for national athletes as it hailed the rags-to-riches story of boxer and Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam. “Carlo Paalam’s story is an inspiration to us all, especially for the athletes striving to make it big in the […]