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The conversion of the Bislig District Hospital into a medical center will further bolster the medical infrastructure and health services in the area, especially in the second district of Surigao del Sur. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel welcomed the approval of the House Committees on Health and Appropriation of House Bill 9837 […]
Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo is urging authorities to put up covered motorcycle lay-by areas along major roads in Quezon City and other parts of Metro Manila. His appeal is contained in a resolution he introduced in the city council and is addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Public Works […]
Senator Sonny Angara thanked Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez for suspending the implementation of the provisions of Revenue Regulations No. 5-2021 pertaining to the tax on private schools. “Maraming Salamat, Secretary Dominguez and BIR Commissioner (Caesar) Dulay for heeding the clamor of private educators who share with the government the burden of teaching our youth,” Angara […]
Senator Panfilo Lacson assured the public the Senate will pass the proposed P5.024-trillion national budget for 2022 on time, amid preparations for the May 2022 general elections. Lacson, who will seek the presidency in 2022, said he and his fellow senators will do their duty to scrutinize the proposed budget and pass it before Congress’ […]
Even during a lockdown in the NCR Plus area to contain the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will continue to operate its isolation facilities and emergency field hospitals (EFHs). PRC added that it also expects COVID-19 cases to rise in the area because of the Delta variant. Malacañang had […]
The municipality of Claver in Surigao del Norte has brought COVID-19 vaccines closer to residents through its mobile vaccination program. Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee said the town’s mobile vaccination drive would tackle the challenges that prevent people from receiving the life-saving shots. The two-day vaccination activity took place in Hayanggabon, one of the biggest barangays in the town. […]
A leader of the House of Representatives is urging the government to build more modern and spacious jail facilities to prevent prison overcrowding and the spread of COVID-19. Deputy Speaker and Mandaluyong City Representative Neptali Gonzales II stressed the importance of building better facilities to lessen the spread of diseases in jails. “The congestion rate […]
An education advocacy group on Sunday thanked the Bureau of Internal Revenue for stopping the implementation of a controversial regulation that would have increased the amount of income taxes paid by private schools by 150 percent. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa BIR sa pagsuspinde ng regulasyong ito. At a time when all schools are reeling from the […]
As general community quarantine (GCQ) with stricter measures begin again due to the increasing COVID-19 Delta variant cases in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reminds the public to take extra precautions by keeping kids at home. “As there is now the threat of the COVID-19 Delta variant, remind your children to practice protective […]
For bringing honor and inspiration to her country and people, Philippine Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz deserves to be commissioned as an officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). On this note, Senator Panfilo Lacson suggested to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) leadership that Diaz, a PAF sergeant, be given such a commission, […]