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85TH MALASAKIT CENTER OPENS IN MANDALUYONG – GO

Senator Bong Go called for solidarity and compassion to beat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Go, chair of the Senate committee on health made this appeal as he joined Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita Abalos, Rep. Neptali Gonzales II and other national and local government officials, during the launch of the 85th Malasakit Center at […]

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CARDONA FERRY TERMINAL OPENS SOON — RIZAL SOLON

Residents of Rizal province will soon enjoy another convenient transport option to Metro Manila as the Cardona Ferry Terminal breaks ground.Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Tuesday announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Cardona Ferry Terminal will be held on Thursday, October 8th. “Laguna Lake has many growth areas that […]

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TAGUIG LAUNCHES ‘TELE-ARAL’ PROGRAM AMID PANDEMIC

The Taguig City government recently launched its “Tele-Aral Program” to assist students in blended learning amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Mayor Lino Cayetano said this is part of the city’s preparations to ensure learning continuity in the new normal as classes in public schools started on October 5. “Kailangan ho tanggapin nating magiging […]

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WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN WINNING A SEAT IN THE SENATE?

First and foremost, awareness. Without awareness, there can be no conversion. Without conversion, there will be no election into office. In the last four elections held in the country, from 2010-2019, all winning senatorial candidates had an awareness rating of more than 90% in the last survey conducted before election day, except only four out […]

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REMEMBER MARTYRDOM OF WENCESLAO VINZONS – GORDON

On the commemoration of the 110th birth anniversary of the late Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, one of the country’s most notable patriots during the Second World War, Senator Dick Gordon called on Filipinos to honor the memory of the former legislator from Camarines Norte. “Wenceslao Vinzons is a true hero of the Philippines. He died defending […]

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EX-NEGOCC GOV. MARAÑON WAS A VISIONARY – ZUBIRI

“I am mourning with the people of Negros Occidental and the friends and family of Gov. Alfredo Marañon,” said Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri on the news of the passing of former Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon at the age of 84. “I am saddened by the loss of our former governor, who was also my […]

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MAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORT MORE CONVENIENT – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to exert more effort in improving the experience of commuters by making their daily commute more convenient. As chair of the Committee on Finance, Angara addressed DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade during a recent hearing on the proposed 2021 budget of the agency and expressed his […]

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BOHOL EYES FISH RETAIL TERMINALS – YAP

The province of Bohol has planned to establish retail terminals to stabilize the supply of fish and fishery products to meet the demand without depending on the season. Governor Arthur Yap said he requested the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assist Bohol in acquiring a seaweed powder facility, cold storage facilities, ice-making […]

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QC AUTOMATES BUSINESS REGISTRATION PROCESS

In a bid to put ease in doing business and encourage more entrepreneurs to operate in the city, the Quezon City government has launched a new portal that will enable the online processing of business permits applications. According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the QC: Biz Easy Online Unified Business Permit Application System (OUBPAS) is one […]

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CUA BACKS P16B BARANGAY ANTI-INSURGENCY DEV’T FUND

“Our barangays need all the help they can get.”This sums up the sentiments of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) President and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua regarding the government’s proposal to allocate P16 billion to fund barangay development projects as a means to prevent the insurgency from growing in the country’s provinces. […]