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Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said government needs to roll out more measures in support of Filipino organic farmers to help the sector survive and deliver on its promises of environmental safety, health benefits and agricultural sustainability. “The government should strengthen support services for farmers who refuse to use chemical-based farm outputs and genetically-modified technologies. This […]
Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go reminded athletes in Dipolog City to stay away from drugs as he vowed to support the development of sports in the country. Go graced the opening rites of the Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy Inter-Barangay Basketball Cup and Inter-Barangay Volleyball Tournament at the Dipolog Sports Events […]
Regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) and the Bacolod-based political coalition Grupo Progreso (GP) have sealed an alliance for mutual support and cooperation in the May 13 senatorial and local elections. The alliance agreement was signed by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, chairperson of HNP, and Mayor Evelio Leonardia, head of Grupo Progreso, during the […]
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed support to a proposal to monitor and record the number of foreign workers employed in Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) in the hopes of generating tax payments and closing the gaps on the rise of illegal foreign workers in the country. The seasoned legislator said he was alarmed by estimates of […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara is urging the government to put in place measures that would create more jobs and increase productivity in the agriculture sector to encourage young people to venture into farming. “Kailangan nating palakasin ang sektor ng agrikultura at palakihin ang kita ng mga magsasaka para mahikayat natin ang mga kabataan na magsaka,” […]
To ensure that the spirit of the law will not be lost, Senator Dick Gordon reminded the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to be careful in drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the newly-enacted Republic Act 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. Gordon, author and sponsor of the law, stressed that the IRR should […]
Senator Loren Legarda said Senate will now submit the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte after Senate President Tito Sotto III signed the bill “with strong reservations.” Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said the Senate President signed the 2019 GAB with an annotation saying that his […]
With the national government already taking steps to address water supply problems as a result of the El Niño, senatorial aspirant Francis Tolentino on Monday said proposals to resolve the water crisis should involve and empower local government units “that are at the frontline of this problem.” Tolentino said he agreed with proposals floated regarding […]
Coughing failed to stop Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte from attending the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) campaign caravan in Metro Cebu, said an official here who noticed the presidential daughter’s health condition. Vice Mayor Edgar Labella thanked Mayor Sara for her effort to pitch for local and national candidates who are supportive of the regional […]
To prevent delays in implementing Republic Act 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, Senator Dick Gordon said the Land Transportation Office (LTO), in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), should immediately create an operations center. “I will call on the LTO to build a 24/7 Operations Center immediately because we cannot implement the […]