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SAMAR NAT’L SCHOOL GETS RECYCLED PLASTIC CHAIRS

The Samar National School received a total of 240 monobloc chairs from the Provincial Government of Samar at the Samar National School Covered Court, Catbalogan City.Governor Sharee Ann Tan expressed her enthusiasm about the provincial government’s efforts to address the critical resource needs of educational institutions, ensuring a high-quality learning environment. “These chairs are then […]

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AGRI LAUDS BOC FOR SEIZURE OF SMUGGLED AGARWOOD

AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for intercepting P750,000 worth of smuggled agarwood, as he renewed his call for the passage of a measure to develop a sustainable agarwood industry that will increase the income of farmers and provide new opportunities in the country. “We laud the BOC for […]

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NOGRALES PUSHES FOR DAVAO CITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles has underscored the need to invest in youth development and education to ensure that young Dabawenyos are employable in various industries and are able to benefit from the city’s wealth.  “If we want to make our city’s development more inclusive, meaning that families and communities benefit from the great […]

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GATCHALIAN: FAST-TRACK DEPORTATION OF POGO WORKERS

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to expedite the deportation process for foreign nationals who previously worked for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). “Government agencies must work together to deport foreign POGO workers quickly so that law enforcement can focus on tracking down those who […]

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TOLENTINO BACKS DEVELOPMENT OF PANAY ECONOMY

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino expressed his full support to key government programs seeking to accelerate economic development in Panay Island. At the press conference of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates held in Iloilo City, Tolentino said that he is “all for the completion” of the 210-kilometer Iloilo-Capiz-Aklan Expressway (ICAEx). The expressway […]

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EDCOM2: SPECIALISTS NEEDED FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

The Second Congressional Commission (EDCOM 2) highlighted the need for more specialized healthcare workers to fully implement the Inclusive Education Act, or RA 11650. The Commission conducted a visit to Batino Elementary School, a Special Education (SPED) Center, in connection to its priority areas on learner well-being and inclusion. EDCOM 2 noted in its Year […]

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QC GOV’T LAUNCHES CENTRALIZED VEHICLE MGMT SYSTEM

In a bold move towards enhanced efficiency and environmental sustainability, the Quezon City Government officially launched a centralized vehicle management system. This initiative starts with an impressive fleet of 23 state-of-the-art hybrid vehicles and three commuter vans, designed to meet the diverse transportation needs of various government departments. The new system is set to revolutionize […]

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82 BULAKENYOS HIRED DURING 2025 OPLE DAY JOB FAIR

A total of 82 jobseekers hit the jackpot and were considered hired on the spot at the 2025 Ople Day Job Fair for Local and Overseas Employment, hosted by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PPESO) in honor of the 98th Birth Anniversary of Gat Blas F. Ople at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in […]

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BATO SLAMS PROMOTION OF DRUG USE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa lamented the current drug situation in the country as he thanked Manila’s barangay chiefs for supporting his reelection bid aimed at fighting illegal drugs and criminality. In an event in Manila on Sunday, Dela Rosa thanked more than 160 barangay captains from the 5th District of Manila for their courage […]

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YAMSUAN BATS FOR ‘TAMBAN’ POST-HARVEST FACILITIES

Bicol Saro party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has underscored the need to equip municipal ports with cold storage areas and  other modern post-harvest facilities  to sustain the production of “tamban” (native sardines) and other fishery products for the global market and raise incomes for small-scale fisherfolk.    Yamsuan, who chairs the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, […]