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MUNTINLIPA TRICYCLE DRIVERS, OPERATORS SUPPORT BONG GO – SEVILLA

A federation of tricycle operators and drivers associations (TODAs) in Muntinlupa City has thrown its full support behind the senatorial bid of former Special Assistance to the President (SAP) Bong Go. In the “TODA, TODO Suporta para kay Bong Go sa Senado” gathering of the Federation of Muntinlupa Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association(FEDMUNTODA), National Capital […]

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LAUNCH ‘MADE-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES’ CAMPAIGN – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said the government should look for ways to attract investments that would create higher-paying jobs to encourage Filipinos to stay and work in the country. “It’s not enough that we create just more jobs, we need to create better jobs so we can prevent our countrymen from leaving the Philippines to […]

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LAW ON BIGGER MOTORCYCLE PLATES TO PROTECT MOTORBIKE OWNERS – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon has assured that Republic Act 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act will protect motorcycle owners too and will not pose a danger to the safety of riders. Gordon, author and sponsor of the law, allayed fears of motorcycle riders and manufacturers that the use of bigger license plates at the front […]

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GATCHALIAN TO DOE: CRAFT ROADMAP FOR E-VEHICLE ADOPTION

Senator Win Gatchalian has reiterated the importance of a sound policy and regulatory framework for electric vehicles (e-vehicles) to usher in the uptake of electric vehicles in the country. During the Senate Committee on Energy hearing on Senate Bill No. 2137 or the Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Act, Gatchalian quizzed the Department of Energy’s […]

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IMPLEMENT REFORMS IN THE WATER SECTOR – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara is seeking wide-ranging reforms in the water sector to ensure the availability of the precious resource across the country at all times in the wake of the water shortage in most parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province. According to Angara, the water shortage also exposed the lack of a master […]

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WE ENDORSE FOR SENATORS CHAMPIONS OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY – TATAK KALAMAY

Tatak Kalamay, a multi-sector group composed of the country’s sugar industry stakeholders, has endorsed seven senatorial candidates whom they consider as champions of the sugar industry. The movement, which was launched in Bacolod City, said their “Magic 7” includes former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, former Philippine National Police Chief Bato dela Rosa, […]

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PRRD’S HOMETOWN WELCOME TO HNP TICKET IS SO WARM – GO

Senatorial candidates under the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) ticket received a warm welcome from residents of Danao City, Cebu which is the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte’s father. The President’s father, Vicente, was born in Danao City and served as its mayor in an acting capacity by virtue of an appointment by then President Sergio […]

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LET US PATRONIZE LOCAL PRODUCTS – GO

Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go earned the affection and support of Marikina City residents as he appealed to the Filipino people to patronize footwear made in the city as well as other locally-made products to promote local small businesses and industries. Go vouched for the excellent craftsmanship of Marikina shoemakers who […]

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DOF POSTING LOAN DEALS ON WEBSITE IS A GOOD DECISION – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian lauded the move of the Department of Finance (DOF) to post on its website, for greater transparency, the loan agreements for flagship infrastructure projects signed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. “In the spirit of transparency, mabuti na napagpasyahan ng Department of Finance na maglaan ng espasyo sa kanilang website para […]

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ANGARA TO EMPLOYERS: DO NOT DISCRIMINATE WOMEN

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara is urging employers not to engage in discriminatory recruitment practices that would favor men over women just to avoid paying additional benefits, particularly maternity leave claims. “Employers should never hire new employees based on their gender, much more if the intention is to evade payment of maternity benefits. Such practice is […]