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A series of tragic deaths as a result of vehicular accidents involving large commercial vehicles highlight the need to increase Compulsory Third Party Liability Insurance (CTPLI) for commercial vehicles and total indemnity claims for the death or injury of passengers, third parties, or pedestrians without the necessity of proving fault or negligence. This according to…
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AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes stressed the importance of promoting early consultations to help curb the rising cases of dengue in the country. “Malaking bagay po ang proper health-seeking behavior gaya ng pagpunta sa pinakamalapit na health facility pag nakitaan na ng sintomas ng dengue,” Reyes said. “Napakaimportante po na ito ay maagapan bago…
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Following the release of a report which showed the Philippines lagging behind its East and Southeast Asian peers in terms of skills, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the urgency of implementing reforms to boost Filipinos’ competitiveness. Out of 100 countries, the Philippines placed 99 in online learning platform Coursera’s 2023 Global Skills Report, which ranks skills…
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Sen. Cynthia Villar exhorted everyone to work together and support the country’s Food and Beverage Industry. During the Opening Ceremony of the 17th Manila Food and Beverage Expo 2023 held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, she also urged backing to the agricultural sector to further promote our local produce. At present, she…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano acknowledged the selflessness of community and youth volunteers by giving them assistance through his Sampung Libong Pag-Asa program. Aired on June 14, 2023, the special episode featured 50 beneficiaries, of whom 14 were fire brigade volunteers, 13 were security guards, and two were youth volunteers who all continue to serve their…
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In light of the persisting humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Senator Francis “TOL” N. Tolentino favors the Philippine government’s initiative to extend help to Afghans who have been tragically affected by war. With a resolute commitment to human rights and international solidarity, Tolentino, vice-chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations calls for swift actions, similar…
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Rep. Jocelyn Tulfo of ACT-CIS Partylist with Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo of the 2nd District of Quezon City, filed House Bill No. 8446 or the Anti-Bullying in the Workplace Act. According to Rep. Tulfo, institutions both in the government and in the private sectors often normalize and tolerate office bullying without regard to the…
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), on 15 June 2023, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration and work towards a synchronized and well-coordinated information and communication technology (ICT) system. This partnership aims to promote the integration, interoperability, and interconnection of their…
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On this year’s Father’s Day celebration, Former House Speaker and Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez boldly reaffirms his resolute commitment to pushing for divorce legislation in the Philippines. Acknowledging the heavy responsibility of being a father and the perception of fathers as providers, protectors, and pillars of the home, Congressman Alvarez…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stood firm on Friday that the agricultural cooperation between the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China is very promising, as both countries share the same priorities and outlooks for the sector. “It’s very, very promising,” President Marcos told reporters after the turnover ceremony of the 20,000 metric tons of…
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