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RTR, AGUSAN DEL NORTE KEEPS PEACE WITH INFRA

The municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR) in Agusan del Norte is hoping that the infrastructure projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program will help ease the presence of armed conflict in some of its beneficiary villages. In a Network Briefing News interview, Mayor Richard Daquipil said the projects helped them augment their resources in […]

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PETECIO, PAALAM, MARCIAL TO GET HOUSE MEDALS

The House of Representatives will bestow the Congressional Medal of Distinction on boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial for winning two silver medals and a bronze for the Philippines in the recently concluded Tokyo Summer Olympics.Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Minority Leader Joseph Stephen Paduano have filed House […]

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PEACE PARTY-LIST BACKS SEPTEMBER VAX FOR KIDS

Amid reports that children are susceptible to the Delta variant of COVID-19, a group of educators has backed the government’s plan to start COVID-19 vaccination for minors aged 12 to 17 by the end of September. “We support starting the vaccination of children against COVID-19 as soon as possible, because we believe vaccination will be […]

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PANGILINAN TO COMELEC: EXTEND VOTER’S REGISTRATION

With the two-week lockdown in Metro Manila expected to heavily impact voter’s registration, Senator Kiko Pangilinan asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to reconsider the decision to not extend voter’s registration. “There are now only 52 days left to register to vote. With 11 days to go under ECQ, we will lose two weeks where […]

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ENROL MORE LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES – GATCHALIAN

Following the announcement that the regular enrollment period for School Year 2021-2022 will start August 16, Senator Win Gatchalian seeks a more aggressive and efficient implementation of the “Child Find System” (CFS) to identify, locate, and evaluate more learners with disabilities who are not receiving basic education services. Gatchalian took note that even before the […]

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BE PROACTIVE IN EFFORTS VS DELTA VARIANT – ANGARA

With more cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 being recorded in the country, Senator Sonny Angara called on the authorities to be more proactive in its efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Angara aired his concern over the data showing how the Delta variant is highly contagious and could lead to […]

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MANILA’S 5TH HOUSING PROJECT BEGINS – ISKO MORENO

The fifth city housing project of Manila officially started construction with the groundbreaking ceremony of the San Lazaro Residences in Sta. Cruz. Located at the corner of Alvarez and Quiricada Streets, it will have 20 floors with 382 residential units. A public health laboratory and health center will also be constructed within the property. It […]

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RURAL FINANCIAL LITERACY BILL GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

A House of Representatives panel approved a measure promoting financial inclusivity and literacy especially to those living in rural and underdeveloped areas to ensure equitable access to financial technology. During its online hearing, the House Committee on Rural Development approved the substitute bill to House Bill 7452 subject to style and amendments, the substitute bill […]

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NOGRALES: FORWARD NOW MONTALBAN

A day before the implementation of stricter quarantine restrictions, Rizal 2nd District Representative Fidel Nograles on Friday led the youth of Montalban in a ride for hope and resilience dubbed as “Padyak Montalban.” “We want to assure the people of Montalban that although the next coming weeks or even months may prove difficult, we are […]

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START TRAINING YOUNG NEGRENSE ATHLETES — BENITEZ

A Negrense lawmaker has sought to expedite the approval of the bill seeking to create a National Academy of Sports (NAS) campus in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental to provide specialized training for young athletes in the province. “I hope the House will soon approve this bill so we can start training young Negrense athletes with […]