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AGRI PARTY-LIST PUSHES FOR AGRI-TOURISM IN PH

The AGRI Party-list on Thursday said it will push for the development of agri-tourism and the establishment of agri-tourism centers in the country. “Alam naman nating napakahalaga ng agrikultura sa ating ekonomiya. Batid din natin ang turismo ang pangunahing pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayang nasa remote at underdeveloped na mga lugar sa bansa,” […]

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PBA PARTY LAMENTS SASO’S MOVE TO PLAY FOR JAPAN

Yuka Saso’s decision to become a Japanese citizen will be a big blow to Philippine golfing, the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list said Thursday. “Yuka Saso is one of the bright lights of Philippine golfing, and of course her decision to play for Japan will leave a gaping hole in the sport here in […]

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SENATE CAN PROBE MALAMPAYA DEAL — GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian debunked the Department of Energy (DOE) for accusing the Senate of “causing undue delay to the timeline of the Malampaya consortium corporations” in relation to the ongoing review of the shares’ sale in the Malampaya gas field. “It is unfair to accuse the Senate of delaying any timeline or work program of […]

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VILLANUEVA : OPEN MORE OFF-SITE PASSPORT CENTERS

As the easing of COVID-19 cases prompts OFWs to job-hunt again, the government should open more off-site passport processing centers in malls outside of Metro Manila, Senator Joel Villanueva said. Villanueva said the move of the Department of Foreign Affairs to open six Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (DFA-TOPS) in NCR last month is “a great […]

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12 GROUPS WIN IN SIPAG POVERTY REDUCTION CONTEST

Citing their efforts to help ward off poverty amid the challenges brought by the COVID pandemic, former Public Works secretary Mark Villar, Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Land Paolo Villar and Senator Cynthia Villar led the awarding ceremonies and congratulated the winners of the 4th Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge. […]

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LIBERTAD, ANTIQUE BAGS DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AWARD

The fifth-class municipality of Libertad, Antique won the Business Empowerment Digital Governance Award 2021 in a ceremony held recently. Mayor Mary Jean Nicopior-Te said it is a big honor for their municipality to be recognized in a virtual ceremony. “Our innovation, the eWaterworks, using the digital system in the billing of the Libertad Waterworks, which […]

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PHILHEALTH REGISTRATION OF SENIORS AT BGYS URGED

The chairman of the House Committee on Senior Citizens said the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should authorize barangays to serve as registration centers so that elderly Filipinos can be registered with PhilHealth conveniently.  Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes said it would be grossly inconvenient to require seniors to go to PhilHealth offices for […]

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PANDEMIC WILL NOT HAMPER GOV’T SUPPORT — BONG GO

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally visited Barangay Panacan in Davao City on Saturday, October 30, to check on the condition of the residents and ensure they have the support they need during these trying times. “Huwag kayong magpasalamat sa amin. Kami ang nagpapasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan niyo kami ng pagkakataon para makapagserbisyo. Hindi namin […]

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PHILHEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS TO KEEP HOSPITAL JOBS

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) delays in reimbursing private hospitals for treating members of the state health insurer will make it harder for hospitals to retain critical manpower, Senator Joel Villanueva said. “You can have hospital beds but without medical staff, those beds are reduced to pieces of furniture.” “This is also a jobs […]

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GORDON TO ROTARY: IT’S A GREAT TIME TO SERVE

Senator Dick Gordon has commended members of the Rotary Club of the Philippines for its invaluable role and contribution in providing humanitarian and community services to Filipino communities, especially during this pandemic. Speaking before the members of Rotary District 3810 during its recent Community Service Webinar Project, Gordon urged Rotarians to step up to the […]