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Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri took on a recent Senate hearing on the proposed 2021 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as an opportunity to secure Secretary Mark Villar’s support in filing a measure that will limit the participation of foreign firms in local projects, limiting them from competing with local […]
Senator Francis Pangilinan welcomed the promising results of the research on the effectiveness of compounds from virgin coconut oil (VCO) against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), especially in lowering viral load. “Magandang balita itong naging resulta sa bisa ng VCO sa pagsugpo sa COVID. Good news ito para sa ating mga kababayang maysakit at good news […]
Citing the importance of strengthening one’s faith amid these difficult times, Senator Dick Gordon lauded the Jesus is Lord Church and its president-founder, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, for giving people a beacon of hope by spreading the Word of God, not only in the country but throughout the whole world. In a manifestation, Gordon noted that […]
Senator Dick Gordon, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights lauded the Supreme Court’s recent approval of guidelines for the use of community service as a penalty for minor offenses as stated in Republic Act 11362 or the Community Service Act. Gordon said, the law, which he authored, will allow the courts […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said reports of consumer products with hazardous materials being sold online should have authorities worried. Gatchalian said online platforms should be more aggressive in going after deceptive, prohibited, and unconscionable sales and practices. The EcoWaste Coalition has claimed that mercury-laden products are being sold illegally by third-party dealers in e-commerce marketplaces and […]
In a bid to protect environment protection officers, particularly forest rangers, who are continually on the receiving end of acts of violence and impunity, Senator Nancy Binay filed Senate Bill No. 1878 creating the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (EPEB) under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The bureau would strengthen the DENR’s […]
The town of Libertad in Antique aims to become the center for the production of “balut” (fertilized duck egg) in the province. Libertad Mayor Mary Jean Te said they are fortunate to be a recipient of assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) under its “Itik-Pinas” project. “The 1,800 heads of ducks are given for […]
The initial roll-out of the National ID to the provinces will help improve access to banking and financial services for the majority of the Philippine population that does not have bank accounts.This is according to Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National President and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua, who on Wednesday emphasized the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian sounded the alarm on the low passing rates of the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) as he reiterated the need to improve the quality of teacher education and training in the country. In a Senate panel hearing, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board for Professional Teachers Chairman Dr. Rosita Navarro shared that from […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan reiterated the need to prioritize Filipino skilled workers and professionals in the construction industry for foreign-funded projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a radio interview, Pangilinan called for the renegotiation of these contracts as the COVID-19 pandemic rendered major job cuts in the construction and manufacturing sectors. […]