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GO: PROBE INFANT DEATHS IN BOHOL, NEGOCC HOSPITALS

Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, is closely monitoring the investigations into the recent deaths of infants in separate hospitals in Bohol and Negros Occidental. These incidents have raised concerns over possible lapses in medical care, prompting calls for a thorough review of hospital protocols to prevent similar cases in the […]

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PIMENTEL LAUDS VAT-EXEMPTION ON 17 NEW MEDICINES

“Bawat piso na natitipid sa gamot ay malaking ginhawa para sa mamamayan!” This was the strong statement of Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III as he welcomed the recent inclusion of 17 new medicines in the list of VAT-exempt products, saying it can ease the financial burden of Filipinos needing medical treatment. “Every peso saved […]

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TULFO BARES PROBLEMS IN MRT, LRT STATIONS

Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo revealed the numerous problems that he and his Senate team discovered during their inspection of MRT and LRT stations. During a committee hearing recently, one of the issues raised by Tulfo was the shortage of Beep cards in the Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs). As a result, […]

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AGR TO DA: CRACK DOWN ON OVERPRICING PORK VENDORS

AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee has called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify its crackdown on sellers and suppliers who are not adhering to the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork. Lee stressed the need for stricter enforcement measures to protect consumers and ensure fair pricing. “Our local hog raisers are […]

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PCG REFORM BILL GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Transportation, chaired by Antipolo City Representative Romeo Acop, approved House Bill (HB) 11433 which seeks to introduce policy and organizational reforms in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). HB 11433 which shall be entitled the “Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law” when enacted, would amend certain provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9993 […]

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GONZAGA JOINS RRR FELLOWSHIP FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

In championing Davao de Oro’s commitment to healthcare excellence, Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga joined the inaugural batch of the Roberto R. Romulo (RRR) Fellowship Program, along with the three governors in the provinces of Aklan, Kalinga, and Dinagat Islands.For two years, they immersed themselves in workshops, lectures, coaching, and mentoring, deep-diving into public health leadership and […]

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PIMENTEL LAUNCHES BASKETBALL LEAGUE IN MARIKINA

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel showed his full support for Marikina’s sports community as he led the launch of the First Koko Pimentel Malanday Basketball League at the Bulelak Covered Court, Barangay Malanday. The event was attended by Team Kilos Pagbabago, spearheaded by Pimentel, and Team Bagong Marikina, led by Representative Stella Quimbo and former […]

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‘CAYETANO IN ACTION’ WINS 2 PMPC STAR AWARDS

GMA Network’s Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda has bagged two prestigious awards – Best Public Affairs Program and Best Public Affairs Program Host – at the 38th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television. The awards will be presented at a star-studded ceremony on March 23, 2025 at the Dolphy Theater, where […]

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BONG GO TOPS PULSE ASIA SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go continues to solidify his standing as one of the frontrunners in the 2025 senatorial race, securing the top spot in the latest Pulse Asia survey and maintaining strong positions across multiple independent polls. The Pulse Asia survey, conducted from February 20 to 26, showed Go climbing to number one with 58.1% voter […]

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BATO LAUDS SOLGEN FOR DUTERTE ICC PETITION OPT OUT

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa commended Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra for his decision not to represent the Philippine government in the petitions filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s children before the Supreme Court. “Mabuti pa itong Solicitor General alam nila ang kanilang trabaho. Mabuhay po kayo SolGen Guevarra et. al for refusing to defend this […]