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DOH, PHILHEALTH, INK UHC REFORMS PACT

Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, together with Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Acting President & Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. and Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) President Aniceto Orbeta Jr. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to steward conceptualization and implementation of policy reforms in line with Universal Health […]

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TIME FOR INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS IN CAAP – ANGARA

The technical glitch in the country’s air traffic system that led to the disruption of all flights on New Year’s Day should prompt the implementation of long-term solutions, including the strengthening of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Senator Sonny Angara said. While the Senate Committee on Public Services is preparing investigate the […]

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TIME TO OVERHAUL ELECTORAL SYSTEM – TOLENTINO

In an interview over the radio, Senator Francis Tolentino shared his belief that the time has come for a total overhaul of the country’s electoral system, stating that piecemeal amendments to the Omnibus Election Code will not suffice anymore. According to Tolentino, “[The] proposal na amyendahan na ‘yung Omnibus Election Code siguro napapag-usapan ‘yan na hindi […]

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NOGRALES TO IMPLEMENT MUCH-NEEDED CSC REFORMS

The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the renomination of Atty. Karlo Nograles as chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. renominated him as the CSC’s chairperson-designate in June 2022. “Our officials and employees, are eager to continue working with him on the laid-out plans and much-needed civil service reforms.” “From when […]

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VILLAFUERTE TO CONGRESS: CONTINUE FVR’S REFORMS

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte called on Congress to honor the recent passing of  former president Fidel Valdez Ramos by pursuing more economic reforms under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos .Jr that would further privatize or deregulate big business, with the goal of improving the delivery of basic services and attracting greater private sector  investments. Villafuerte […]

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BELMONTE TO DILG: INSTITUTE JAIL REFORMS

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte called on the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to institute reforms in penal institutions, including intensifying measures to prevent the proliferation of deadly weapons and drugs following the recent riot inside the Quezon City Jail in Brgy. Kamuning. Based on an intelligence report, the riot was staged by […]

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NOGRALES WANTS PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALIZED

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles said he wants to modernize public service delivery and professionalize the civil service as the new chief of the central human resource agency of the government. In his first formal address as CSC chair last 14 March during the agency’s nationwide flag-raising ceremony, Chairperson Nograles said that the […]

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PH NEEDS MORE EDUCATION REFORMS – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon underscored the importance of the government’s continued support of education, as it serves a primary role towards positive nation-building. Gordon, one of the co-authors of Republic Act No. 11635, said that everyone must take up the mantle in keeping the student body informed so that they could step up as the next […]

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MMDA GETS 1ST HIGHEST AUDIT RATING – LIM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received its highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for 2019, a first for the agency in 45 years. The COA gave the MMDA an “unqualified opinion” on the fairness of presentation of the agency’s financial statements for the fiscal year 2019. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim expressed […]

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REVIVE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION – ANGARA

To aid the government in its bid to improve the quality of education in the country, the Senate is pushing for the revival of the Congressional Committee on Education (EDCOM). Five senators, led by Sonny Angara, have filed Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 calling for the creation of the EDCOM, which will be composed of […]