TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 7883 or the Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act 1995. Ongchuan said House Bill No. 1785 aims to require all local government units to provide mandatory sponsorship of...
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed House Bill No. 604 proposing critical amendments to Republic Act No. 11310 or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act. The proposed amendments aim to enhance livelihoods through skills development and livelihood training and...
The city government of Parañaque kicks off the 51st Nutrition Month celebration by showcasing a five-day livelihood and food caravan organized by the Cooperative and Development Office and led by Mayor Edwin Olivarez. Olivarez has committed to improving nutrition in the city, emphasizing the...
TACLOBAN CITY – Newly-elected Northern Samar second district Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill institutionalizing the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) in all local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. House Bill 602 seeks to amend...
The city government of Paranaque City conducted a drainage inspection and clearing operation to avoid flooding this rainy season and ensure cleanliness around the city. The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) team headed by Bernie Amurao, together with Mayor Edwin Olivarez and...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated that its “Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program” (AKAP) is intended specifically for individuals earning below the minimum wage and who are affected by rising inflation. In a statement on Friday, June 20, Protective Services...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan has signed an ordinance institutionalizing the Northern Samar green lane policy, the first of its kind implemented by a local government unit (LGU) in the country. The measure – An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Green Lane Policy for Renewable Energy and...
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Committee on Geological Sciences declared Biri Rocks in Biri, Northern Samar, a National Geological Monument on Wednesday. Alongside the declaration was the official launching of Northern Samar as an Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark. The Biri Rock Formation is known for...
DAVAO CITY – The Jubahib political family secured a decisive victory in Davao del Norte 's midterm elections, with reelected Gov. Edwin Jubahib and daughter Vice Gov.-elect Clarice Jubahib winning by wide margins, Commission on Elections results showed Tuesday. GOV. Jubahib. (FB) Gov....
DAVAO CITY – Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib and various organizations welcomed proposed Senate Bill No. 2888 on Tuesday, April 1, calling it a “game-changer for two Davao provinces” as they await President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval. MARCOS and Jubahib SB No. 2888 which seeks to...
Bankers Florido P. Casuela (left) and Edwin R. Bautista (right) Taipan Lucio Tan’s Philippine National Bank is replacing its current President and CEO Florido P. Casuela with former Union Bank of the Philippines President Edwin R. Bautista effective April 29, 2025. In a disclosure to the...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the coverage of its Animal Bite Treatment (ABT) package to P5,850, up from the previous P3,000, to provide essential services for rabies prevention. In a statement, PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin M. Mercado explained that...
