Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Romblon province, was honored with a plaque of appreciation by the local government of Corcuera town, Romblon, in recognition of his significant contributions to the community. Mayor Elmer Fruelda and Aubrey Fondevilla visited the Senate recently where they personally presented the award to Go, expressing the town’s deep gratitude […]
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Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone was awarded as Most Outstanding Stakeholder along with other individuals in the 2023 Division Pasidungog Awards – an annual awarding – with the theme “Lamrag han DepEd Sinirangan at The Oriental Hotel, Tacloban City, Leyte. Evardone was honored with a plaque recognizing him as one of the most outstanding stakeholders […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the inclusion of Iloilo City in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. Legarda, a veteran legislator known for her cultural advocacies and a proud daughter of the island of Panay, welcomed the addition of the Visayan metropolis to the prestigious list. “We express […]
As one of the implementing countries of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools (WinS) policy in Southeast Asia, the Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) has been recognized for its implementation of the said program. The Regional Fit for School Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with the […]
“Grateful for the opportunity to help our people in one of the most difficult chapters in our nation’s history.” This was the reaction of Deputy Speaker Benny Abante Jr. after being recognized by House Speaker Lord Alan Velasco on the last session day of the 18th Congress. The legislator added that Congress also worked to […]
Education Secretary Leonor Briones praised Filipino learners who excellently represented the Philippines in international science, mathematics, and research competitions in the past years. Briones cited the recent triumph of Oriental Mindoro National High School’s Grade 10 STEM learners Symone Monika Yambao and Juliene Gabrielle Catibog in the 12th Regional Congress Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists’ […]
Quezon City, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, and Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya led the nine local government units (LGUs) that were recognized for their outstanding achievement in issuing Safety Seals to business establishments during the Recognition of Best Performing Local Government Units in the Safety Seal Certification Program, VaxCertPH Program, and National Vaccination Day held recently at the […]
The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Rachel Marcial Donaire for being the first woman and Filipina to receive the honorary World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Trainer’s Belt. Senator Pia Cayetano, the sponsor of the measure, said Rachel Marcial Donaire is the woman behind the defensive strategies of renowned Filipino boxer Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr., […]
The Senate gave its nod to a legislative proposal that would recognize foundlings as natural-born Filipinos and give them protection as such. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2233 hurdled the Upper Chamber on third and final reading with 23 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention from the senators. The measure seeks to promote the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) recognized the six “Outstanding Youth Agribusiness Models” during the 1st National Young Farmers Summit and Young Farmers Challenge: Kabataang Agribiz Awarding Ceremony held recently in Calasio, Pangasinan. The Young Farmers Challenge: Kabataang Agribiz aims to provide competitive financial assistance to the youth […]