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SUAL TO BUILD FISH PROCESSING PLANT – CALUGAY

The municipal government of Sual, Pangasinan is eyeing to build a fish processing plant and a National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse to local benefit farmers and fisherfolk. Mayor Liseldo Calugay said there have been numerous requests from fish growers and operators due to the lack of a fish processing facility. With the construction of the […]

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SENATE HONORS CAVITE EX-GOV. AYONG MALIKSI

The Senate has adopted a resolution expressing its sympathy and condolences on the death of former Cavite Governor Erineo “Ayong” Maliksi. In Senate Resolution No. 664 authored by. Senator Dick Gordon, Maliksi was described as “one of the proud sons of Cavite,” the “Land of the Brave.” Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, […]

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SENATE HAILS VICO SOTTO FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT

Senator Joel Villanueva, whose early and continuing work in Congress involves the fight against corruption, asked the Senate to commend Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto for being among 12 “Anti-Corruption Champions” in the world picked by the US State Department, saying the young mayor showed there was no “gray area” in good governance. In a […]

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GATCHALIAN VOLUNTEERS TO GET SINOVAC VACCINE

Senator Win Gatchalian has volunteered to be vaccinated with the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China-based pharmaceutical company Sinovac, if allowed under the government’s prioritization framework for the nationwide immunization campaign to combat the pandemic. “Alam ko may prioritization tayo ngayon. Kung hindi naman lalabag dito, I would volunteer to be vaccinated by Sinovac. This […]

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SAN REMIGIO, ANTIQUE TO HAVE GREENHOUSES – MISSION

Greenhouses worth P19 million will be constructed in Barangay Aningalan in the municipality of San Remigio, Antique for the cultivation of high value crops and cut flowers. San Remigio Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. said the seven greenhouses will be constructed in a one-hectare lot of the village. The project is funded by the Department of […]

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LEYTE, SAMAR TOWNS TO PROCESS VCO – NOEL

Two virgin coconut oil (VCO) processing plants will be constructed in two towns in Eastern Visayas meant to provide higher income to coconut farmers. An Waray Partylist Rep. Florencio Noel said these facilities will rise in the towns of Jaro, Leyte, and Paranas, Samar. “The Philippine Coconut Authority has set aside P17 million funds for […]

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CUA: LGU HEALTH WORKERS SHOULD GET VACCINES ASAP

With the easing of travel restrictions in the country, the head of the umbrella organization of local government unit (LGU) leagues on Tuesday has urged the government to prioritize the vaccination of LGU health workers tasked to facilitate the entry of visitors in their localities.Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National President and […]

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RIZAL SOLON PUSHES FOR HOME BIRTHS ANEW

A baby boom is expected this year, with an estimated 214,000 unplanned babies to be born according to projections by the University of the Philippines Population Institute and the United Nations Population Fund. With many still wary of going to hospitals over fears of contracting Covid-19, the solution offered by Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel […]

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ABANTE TO PDEA, PNP: PREVENT ‘MISENCOUNTERS’

“Law enforcement officials should keep in mind that they should be waging a war on drugs, not a war on each other.” This was the sentiment expressed by Deputy Speaker and Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante Jr. on Wednesday as he called on the leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Drug […]

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NOGRALES BACKS HOUSE PROBE OF PNP-PDEA SHOOTOUT

“How did this happen and how can incidents like these be prevented?” These are the questions Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles hopes will be answered by the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs investigation into the recent shootout between police officers and anti-narcotics agents, which the lawyer-lawmaker backed on Friday amidst calls for an inquiry […]