The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will repurpose the equipment of 14 molecular laboratories to strengthen the blood facilities across the country. Â (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In a statement on Tuesday, July 11, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon said the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has given President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. an excellent rating for his first year in office. “He is doing an excellent job,” Tulfo replied to a Senate media query on how he rates President Marcos’ performance ahead of his scheduled July 24 second State of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, July 11 said the power rate reduction that the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced for the month of July is only minimal and temporary. The senator pointed out the decrease in electricity charges is bound to happen considering that the price of imported coal...
FINDING ANSWERS Valenzuela City is going all-out against gambling — from jueteng and other grassroots gambling activities, to e-games and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). Three local ordinances were recently passed by the city council and approved by Valenzuela City Mayor Wes...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Monday, July 10 slammed the lack of coordination between police, immigration officers, state gaming regulators and labor agencies in addressing issues related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)....
It is the right of Filipinos to avail of their freedom of information from government entities, especially since their taxes pay the salaries of government employees. Sen. Robin Padilla, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, presides over a hearing on several...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, July 10 said the Senate is eyeing the passage of the bill imposing a 12 percent value added tax (VAT) on digital transactions before the end of the year. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) ...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Monday, July 10, urged residents of Metro Manila to curb water consumption as levels in Angat Dam have continued to fall beyond its minimum operating level. Legarda emphasized the cooperation of consumers as levels are inching towards a lower level for...
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has generated 5,461,731 jobs, or 64.67 percent of the Philippines’ total employment for 2021, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Monday, July 10 said. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren...
Senate Committee on Agriculture chairperson Sen. Cynthia Villar has acknowledged the significant role of cooperatives as the government and private sector's partners to curb poverty. Sen. Cynthia Villar addresses cooperatives during the opening of the 11th Annual General Assembly and 2023...
Senator Grace Poe on Sunday, July 9 urged state regulator Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to take urgent action on the planned water service interruption of Maynilad Water Services Inc. starting July 12. Sen....
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, July 9 expressed hopes that his proposal for the establishment of the National Film Archive of the Philippines (NFAP) will gain momentum during the Second Regular Session of the 19 th Congress. Sen....
