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DOT MOURNS DEATH OF EX-TOURISM CHIEF MON JIMENEZ – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) extended its condolences to the family of former Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. who passed away at 64. “On behalf of the officials and employees of the Department of Tourism, I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the bereaved loved ones of former Tourism Secretary Ramon ‘Mon’ Jimenez, […]

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ISABELA LOST ONE OF ITS ‘DISTINGUISHED SONS’ WITH PASSING OF FORMER SEN. HEHERSON ALVAREZ––REP. INNO DY

Amid news of  the passing of former Senator and 4th District of Isabela Representative Heherson “Sonny” Alvarez due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Inno” Dy V on Monday said Isabela lost of one of its most prominent figures, “a public servant with a sterling record in both the Legislative and […]

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HOLD KUWAITI GOV’T ACCOUNTABLE FOR DEATH OF JEANELYN VILLAVENDE – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian has castigated the Kuwaiti government for failing to fulfill its promise of providing better labor conditions and to ensure the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Gulf country. Gatchalian cited reports he has been receiving on the case of OFW Jeanelyn Villavende who died in December last year. “Kinukuha ang […]

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SENATE HONORS LIFE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NENE PIMENTEL

Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. was praised and honored by his colleagues and friends during a necrological service held in his honor at the Philippine Senate in Pasay City. Visibly moved by the snippets of anecdotes and stories about his father, Senator Koko Pimentel III thanked colleagues, friends and the Filipino people for […]

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SENATORS MOURN PASSING OF NENE PIMENTEL

Senators have expressed grief over the passing of former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., whose commitment to public service has helped shape the nation. Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said Pimentel was not only a great dissenter, but also a great builder. “While others sought comfort in numbers, Nene drew strength from his […]

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EX-DENR SEC. GINA LOPEZ TO BE REMEMBERED FOR HER ADVOCACIES – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III extends his deepest and sincerest condolences to the family of former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez, a famous philanthropist and staunch children’s right advocate. “I am saddened by the demise of such a great public servant and environmentalist as Gina Lopez. She will truly be remembered […]

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HOUSE TACKLES 5 BILLS GRANTING BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR GOV’T AND PRIVATE SECTOR WORKERS – SILVERIO

In a joint hearing, the House Committee on Labor and Employment chaired by Rep. Randolph Ting (3rd District, Cagayan) and Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation chaired by Rep. Marvey Marino (5th District, Batangas) initially discussed five proposals to grant bereavement leave with pay to employees in the private and public sectors, which they […]