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The Senate has passed on second reading the “Doktor Para Sa Bayan” bill that provides scholarships to aspiring doctors, and widens the availability of medical education, as the country seeks to improve people’s access to medical attention, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. The bill seeks to address the gap between doctors and patients as data […]
Food security has been proven critical during the country’s six-month-long coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related lockdowns, necessitating a significant increase for agriculture in the national government’s 2021 budget, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Naging malinaw nitong nakaraang mga quarantine na agrikultura pa rin ang magsasalba sa Pilipinas. Dahil sa mga quarantine, nakita ang pangangailangan sa isang maunlad […]
The city government of Catbalogan in Samar province is boosting its e-market program as one of the measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Catbalogan City Mayor Dexter Uy is asking residents to support the program by staying at home and sending a request via Facebook for their shopping needs. The […]
Deputy Speaker LRay Villafuerte said the full backing of the country’s biggest business group of about 35,000 enterprises nationwide for the fast-tracking of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa program, should serve as a strong impetus for Congress to pass the measure that guarantees both the creation of jobs in the countryside and urban decongestion. “The full […]
To Filipinos adjusting to the various quarantine levels during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has revealed the secret of farmers to mental health: sunshine and physical activity. That was part of his response to a question during the webinar entitled “Moving Up: Youth Empowerment on Leadership and Personality Development,” led by the […]
For faster and more efficient transactions in both the government and private sector, all agencies and establishments should institute digital payment systems at the soonest possible time. Senator Sonny Angara took note of the growth of digital payments in the Philippines at a rate of 27% to 30%, which is higher than the 25% average […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that will intensify the government’s crackdown on human trafficking. Senate Bill No. 1794 strengthens Republic Act No. 9208 as amended by Republic Act No. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012) to provide standards and guidelines on surveillance, interception, investigation, and prosecution of different forms of human trafficking, including sexual exploitation, prostitution, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has recognized Davao City as the cacao capital of the Philippines. After years of promoting the cacao industry, the city has now become the pride of Davao region following the declaration by Agriculture Secretary William Dar in a ceremony held recently. The city has been a consistent major producer of cacao […]
The first drive-thru swab testing facility for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bulacan was opened recently in Guiguinto town in line with the continuing effort to curb the respiratory disease. Guiguinto Mayor Ambrosio Cruz said motorists can avail of the drive-thru swab test for P3,500. “Interested motorists can avail of the drive-thru swab test […]
As part of the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sagip Saka Act of 2019 which institutionalizes and incentivizes direct food purchase from farmers, fisherfolk, and other food growers will ensure that no one goes hungry in the country, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Ito ang ibig sabihin ng food security: Walang nagugutom, walang […]