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A lawmaker stressed the need to prioritize and fast-track the training of personnel at the local government level on the proper storage, handling, and administration of the highly temperature-sensitive vaccine against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte said the training would help prevent drug wastage and ensure the success of the […]
Making strides towards the road safety of Filipinos, the House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 8914, which provides for stiffer penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and other similar substances. The bill would amend Republic Act 10586 or the “Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013.” It garnered 203 affirmative […]
The local government of Taytay in Rizal said vaccine confidence among its residents has increased since their rollout began while medical frontliners continue to avail of the COVID-19 jabs. Mayor Joric Gacula said that based on talks with residents, the municipal health office’s personnel noted more are willing to be vaccinated. “The number of residents […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the National Task Force on COVID-19 (NTF) and the Department of Health (DOH) to release a vaccine tracker immediately so that the public can view the progress of the National Vaccination Program after the country contracted another loan of $900 million for vaccines. “Ang taumbayan ang magbabayad ng mga utang […]
As the torchbearers of tomorrow, the Filipino youth plays a vital role in shaping the future. Despite the current global political climate, they remain undeterred to extinguish the pervasive wildfire of injustice and inequality, both physically and digitally. This belief is what drove the University of the Philippines Political Society (UP POLSCi) to conceptualize one […]
Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles has demanded that law enforcement authorities pursue those responsible for putting up a poster Judge Monique Quisumbing-Ignacio of the Mandaluyong City Regional Trial Court (RTC) linking her to communists. “I’d like to know what our police and other law enforcers are doing regarding this. Sa pampublikong lugar nailagay ang […]
A House leader on Thursday urged authorities to address the rising spate of killings in the country, as he condemned the murder of respected pastor Rev. Dioscoro “Jet” Tan, Jr., who was gunned down in Samar just over a week after the ambush of Calabyog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino.House Deputy Speaker and Manila 6th District […]
Adjusting the optional retirement age for government workers would open up opportunities for the next generation of civil servants and allow retirees to enjoy the next phase of their lives, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. Villanueva asked resource persons at the hearing of the Senate civil service committee on the likelihood of staffing shortage should […]
As the Philippines faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, Senator Kiko Pangilinan wants the government to provide health kits and financial assistance to the country’s almost 1.5 million fisherfolk, who are suffering from low selling price due to checkpoints and access to ice for their catch. “Wag po nating kalimutan ang ating mga mangingisda dahil […]
Senator Grace Poe urged students in need of electronic gadgets to avail of the loan program offered by the Landbank of the Philippines to have a better shot at online learning. “For many families, the leap to digital has become prohibitively expensive. We must enable them to obtain devices as an investment for their children’s […]