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Considering the speed by which the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases is spiking, Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the government to be involved and proactively seek out persons at risk of contracting the coronavirus disease. Gatchalian said it should start from the local government units (LGUs), emphasizing that if their constituents have symptoms […]
Local government units (LGUs), specifically its municipal or city councils, should prioritize job creation programs and providing healthcare benefits for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), said Senator Joel Villanueva. Villanueva said Senate Bill No. 1278 which he filed, seeks to amend a provision of Republic Act No. 7160 that will emphasize the importance of […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu wants to make the establishment and operation of a sanitary landfill easier and less expensive to allow more local government units (LGUs) to set up their own solid waste management facility amid the worsening garbage collection and disposal problem in the country. A sanitary landfill is the waste disposal method allowed under […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to adopt an ease of doing business (EODB) reform model that harnesses digital innovation to streamline the processing of business permit applications in their respective jurisdictions. Gatchalian cited Valenzuela City’s recently launched EODB model called “Paspas Permit” system, which is an online service that aims to […]
Senator Bong Go was sentimental as he joined local executives and hospital administration and staff in the inauguration of the 44th Malasakit Center at the JR Borja Memorial Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. “It feels just like yesterday when the very first Malasakit Center opened in the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reported that 90 percent of national roads and “Mabuhay Lanes” are now cleared while 60 percent of inner roads in Metro Manila are also free of obstructions. MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia came out with the report after meeting with Metro Manila mayors to discuss the compliance of […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the need for stronger collaboration between DTI and the country’s local chief executives to generate more jobs and employment opportunities, while providing better and comfortable lives for all Filipinos. During a dialogue with provincial governors, city mayors, and municipal mayors recently, Lopez highlighted the important […]
The Joint Congressional Power Commission (JCPC) has approved the amendments to the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act Law (EPIRA) in order for communities to feel the benefits of hosting power generation facilities as quickly as possible. During the last JCPC hearing for the 17th Congress, both panels of […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara wants local government units (LGUs) to spend their local disaster funds wisely by prioritizing disaster planning and risk management, saying such moves are more proactive and cost-effective in terms of disaster response. “It is always better to be prepared than hope for the best and deal with the consequences after disaster […]
Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and 2019 senatorial candidate Bong Go renewed his pitch for improved and long-term sports development programs targeting athletes in the grassroots. Go made the call after gracing the Philippine Basketball Association’s All-Star Game at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan. The former presidential aide—who is an adopted son […]