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Cayetano files bill giving BCDA power to assist gov’t in creation of new military bases

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has filed a measure seeking to grant the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) the power to assist the government, through the Department of National Defense (DND), in the creation of new military bases and facilities. 

 

DOH chief says he is unaware of alleged pharma gifts, pyramiding schemes involving doctors until...

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa has told senators that he had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes happening in the medical industry. 

Hontiveros: More victim survivors eager to testify vs Apollo Quiboloy

More victim-survivors are eager to testify against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said. 

Gordon: Filipinos should be inspired by Lapu-Lapu’s bravery against foreign aggression

Filipinos should draw inspiration from Lapu-Lapu, the first Filipino to defend the Philippines shores and the first Asian to successfully repel a colonial occupation, former senator Richard “Dick” Gordon said. 

 

Legarda seeks greater participation of women in climate change adaptation

“Any climate adaptation plan should recognize that while women are uniquely attuned to the needs of their communities, they are also the most vulnerable to climate disasters,” Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said.