A Quezon City congressman has filed a measure that's in line with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s declaration during the 77th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly that food was “the very basis of human security". Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas (Facebook)...
A neophyte lawmaker from Quezon City wants to institutionalize a monthly allowance worth P2,000 for Filipino persons with disabilities (PWDs). (Unsplash, MANILA BULLETIN) Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas filed House Bill (HB) 5803 or the “Disability Support Allowance Bill”, even as he...
Citing the benefit that "Kadiwa ng Pasko" stores will give to poor Filipinos, Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas thanked President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for coming up with the project. From left to right: Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro...
The promotion of indigenous games in the country through regular competitions and the strengthening of local sports programs through institutionalized funding for young athletes were at the forefront of a House panel’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, as the committee approved three bills for these...
A rookie solon is prodding the country's local government units (LGUs) to establish their very own Persons with Disability Affairs Offices (PDAOs) in accordance with Republic Act (RA) No.10070 or the amended Magna Carta for Disabled Persons. (Marianne Bos/ Unsplash) This, as Quezon City 5th...
Rey Vargas dethroned Mark Magsayo and successfully claimed the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight belt with a split decision victory Saturday night (Sunday PH time), July 9, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Mark Magsayo and Rey Vargas (Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Boxing) Vargas towered over...
Mark Magsayo and Rey Vargas are ready to rumble and dispute the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title as the two boxers made their respective weights ahead of their bout on Saturday, July 9, at the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas (Sunday in Manila). WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo...
Expect fireworks and a fierce slugfest when Filipino champion Mark Magsayo defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight belt against Mexican foe and top contender Rey Vargas on Saturday, July 9, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas (Sunday in Manila). WBC featherweight champion Mark...
Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas has called on the national government to address the shortage of public transportation, emphasizing that the government has not effectively addressed the transportation crisis. House Social Services Committee chair Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas (Photo...
A wake up call. (Unsplash) That's how outgoing Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas described the power outages in Luzon over the weekend, which affected an estimated one million residents, “This incident, which has been attributed to insufficient power supply, is a stark reminder that we...
Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas has called on the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to reform its skills training programs to align with the target industries of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. House Social Services Committee chair Quezon City...
A three-term congressman has vouched for incoming Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco's capability to help boost the country’s economic recovery through tourism development. In particular, outgoing Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas hailed Frasco's plan to strengthen...
