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The provincial government of Agusan del Norte has released sacks of rice to all its employees at the provincial capitol as its early gifts for the Yuletide season.Governor Dale Corvera said that provincial government workers will receive sacks of rice on top of the bonus and cash gifts. “The distribution of sacks of rice is […]
With the local government unit (LGU) allotment from national taxes to increase as a result of the Supreme Court decision in Mandanas v. Ochoa, LGUs will have access to more financial resources that they can use to fund infrastructure development, as well as services that have been devolved to LGUs from the national government. Speaking […]
Senator Bong Go lauded President Rodrigo Duterte for issuing Executive Order 121 granting authority to the Director General of the Food and Drug Administration to issue Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drugs and vaccines once they are available. “Maraming salamat sa ating Pangulo sa pag-issue ng EO na naglalayong mapapabilis ang […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has amended the budget of the Department of Energy (DOE) and proposed an additional P46 million for next year to fund studies on new technologies that will maximize indigenous resources, lowering the cost of energy in the country. “We have to invest in research to explore the potentials of emerging energy sources. […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) achieved twice the target for the supplemental vaccinations for measles-rubella and oral polio, offering protection for the children from these life-threatening diseases. PRC continued its mass immunization program; and from October 26 to November 25, it achieved 110,354 vaccinations in Luzon and Mindanao which is 129% over its target of 50,000 […]
More than just distributing relief goods at the soonest time possible to thousands of families displaced by the recent typhoons that ravaged the country such as Rolly and Ulysses, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) uplifts their dignity and brings hope of rebuilding their lives faster. Senator Dick Gordon, PRC chair and CEO, said this was […]
Senator Win Gatchalian eyes introducing legislation that will give every public school learner a laptop and access to the internet. To emphasize the urgency of this planned measure, Gatchalian pointed to a finding by assessment instruments provider Center for Educational Measurement (CEM) on the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which revealed that access […]
To solve the perennial problem of congestion and complaints against fixers, Sorsogon’s provincial government will implement a “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) policy in the ports of Matnog, Castilla, and Pilar starting second week of December. Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero said he had a series of meetings with concerned government agencies and private business groups to explain […]
A woman who recently turned 100 years old received a total of P200,000 in cash assistance from the local government of Tacurong City and the Department of Social welfare and Development (DSWD).Tacurong Mayor Angelo Montilla personally handed over a P100,000 cash gift to Soledad Nono Libo-on during ceremonies honoring the centenarian at the city gymnasium. […]
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chair and CEO Senator Dick Gordon announced that the country’s foremost organization is lowering its price for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing to help more Filipinos get tested for the virus. “Natawaran natin ang China na makuha natin nang mas mura ang test kits. Ngayon, ang bayad na lang sa Red Cross […]