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SOLID NORTH BACKS STUDENT-LED AGRI-AQUA STARTUPS

Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos hailed a program providing funding to student-led startups in the agri-aqua sector, saying this would give young innovators a platform to engage in projects that have a positive impact in society. “The SIBOL: Student Technology Business Incubation Program for the Agri-Aqua Sector is a great initiative by the Commission […]

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SOLID NORTH WELCOMES PUSH FOR PH NUKE ENERGY

A member of the House of Representatives’ nuclear energy committee welcomed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s call to revisit nuclear energy production to reinforce the country’s energy security and reduce rising electricity costs. “The effect of the Middle East conflict to our country only underlines the need to lessen our dependency on oil. Mahabang usapin pa […]

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SOLID NORTH SLAMS ‘DESECRATION’ OF IP COMMUNITY

“Respect, don’t desecrate indigenous peoples’ ancestral domain.” This was the appeal of a vice chairperson of the House committee on indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples after a recently aired documentary showed the plight of an Aeta community in Subic, Zambales. “The  deplorable conversion of ancestral domains for the convenience of others must stop. Let us […]

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DIGITAL LITERACY FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH PUSHED

Tech training can be a tool that can help provide the youth with livelihood. This was the message of Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos, who called on the government to provide digital literacy training to Filipino youth who are unable to enroll for higher studies to increase their chances of finding work. Bernos has […]

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SOLID NORTH: HELP TESDA GRADS FIND JOBS ASAP

Over 600,000 Filipinos are expected to graduate from trainings provided by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority this year. The next challenge now lies in ensuring that these graduates find jobs immediately, according to a member of the House of Representatives’ higher and technical education committee. Tesda secured a historic P19-billion allocation for […]

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REVIEW OF SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROCESSES PUSHED

A member of the House of Representatives higher and technical education committee has urged higher learning institutions to review their processes to ensure students’ safety during extra-curricular activities especially outside campus. “In light of the unfortunate and untimely deaths of Ateneo basketball team members Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, now is the time for universities […]

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SOLID NORTH HAILS SCHOLARSHIP FOR FUTURE TEACHERS

A member of the House of Representatives’ higher and technical education committee hailed the launch of a scholarship program for aspiring teachers, saying it would help attract the best minds to the teaching profession. “The Teacher Education Scholarship Program could prove crucial in encouraging outstanding high school graduates to go into the teaching profession and […]

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SOLON TO PAGCOR:  IMPROVE PH SPORTS FACILITIES

A party-list lawmaker called on the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.(Pagcor) to continue working with the Philippine Sports Commission towards improving sports facilities across the country. “Sports are crucial in developing our youth. It instills discipline, grit, a drive for excellence, among many other positive values. These are values that will benefit not only young […]

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BERNOS LAUDS PHILHEALTH’S MATERNITY BENEFITS

Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos lauded the announcement of expanded PhilHealth maternity benefits starting April 30, saying the development “will help ensure the health and welfare of expecting mothers and their children.” President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday announced the expanded Philhealth benefits, which includes the increase in coverage for normal delivery to P29,000 […]

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LGU SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AMID ONLINE SHIFT PUSHED 

A lawmaker urged local government units to provide support to students who encounter difficulties in meeting class requirements due to lack of access to digital resources. This after the Commission on Higher Education allowed higher education institutions to shift fully to online classes amid the ongoing oil crisis. “Sadly, due to the oil crisis we […]