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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday emphasized the need to update flood hazard maps, noting that the course of floodwaters has changed over time. “What we’re going to have to do here is we’re going to have to really look and see what are the changes that have happened,” the President said during the…
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in partnership with a Danish company known for green innovations, recently rolled out the green map for New Clark City’s sustainability. In a joint forum-workshop held recently in New Clark City, the BCDA and Danfoss Inc. discussed energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies crucial to BCDA’s commitment to develop…
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The Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero, expressed gratitude for the continued public satisfaction with its performance, as reflected in the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey for the second quarter of 2024. “The Senate is grateful for the trust that the Filipino people have placed in the institution. This…
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Senator Win Gatchalian urged the country’s economic managers to focus on addressing inflation for the bottom 30% of income households or the poorest of the poor. Gatchalian noted that while headline inflation for all income households has eased substantially from high rates seen in the second half of 2022 through the first half of 2023,…
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Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for massive reforms in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP) to effectively target learners needing interventions. “It seems to us that, first, it is not reaching the right clientele. Second, it’s not delivering the outcomes that will help our students keep up with their grade level.…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged all political parties to work toward uniting the nation and improving the lives of all Filipinos instead of sowing division and disagreements. In his speech during the party covenant between the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the Nacionalista Party (NP), the President said political disagreements among…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano appealed to the government on Tuesday to focus on growing the economy to boost public funds instead of relying on gambling as a revenue source. Cayetano made this statement in response to recent proposals in the House of Representatives to revive and legalize e-sabong as an alternative revenue stream following the…
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Following its commitment to reinforce taking care of and conserving the environment, Las Piñas held its Waterlily Festival again, now in its 17th year. Through the festival, its founder, Senator Cynthia Villar, wants to continue instilling awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability for future generations. “Through this Waterlily Festival, we are able to showcase…
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed gratitude to the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM) for backing the proposed extension of the Rice Tarrification Law, particularly an amendment to triple funding to enhance the competitiveness of rice farmers. “The revisions to the RTL put us on the right and fast…
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Fisherfolk members of PAMALAKAYA in Cavite received relief goods from the Bayanihan Alay sa Sambayanan (BALSA), a humanitarian arm led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN). The relief drive was initiated to assist the Manila Bay fisherfolk who have been adversely affected by the Typhoon Carina-enhanced Southwest monsoon (Habagat), and the ongoing fishing ban related…
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