Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement could help advance the country’s agricultural sector, and the nation’s economy adapt to the fast-changing global trade. Legarda said that an innovative approach that...
Senator Christoper “Bong” Go on Wednesday, February 22, urged Malacañang to guarantee the safeguards to protect local farmers and industries from any potential adverse impacts of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. Go made the call following the Senate’s...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said he is confident the Philippines will reap more benefits as the Philippines joins the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. On Tuesday night, February 21, the Senate gave its concurrence in the ratification of the RCEP,...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Tuesday, Feb. 21, dismissed criticisms of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the Marcos administration pushed for its ratification to address long-standing issues in the country’s agricultural...
330929230_1818370085215883_9209895895097742214_n Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano announced that 99 out of 201 barangays in the city have been declared drug-free. Rubiano made the announcement during the regular Monday (Feb. 20) flag-raising ceremony held at the Pasay City Hall quadrangle. She...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez announced that persons with disability (PWDs) will enjoy free parking in all commercial establishments in the city. Olivarez made the announcement on Tuesday, Feb. 15, after the City Council approved an ordinance giving exemptions to PWDs in paying parking fees...
In celebration of Civil Registration Month, the Pasay City government is offering free certified true copies (CTC) of birth, death, and marriage certificates. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the free services is being offered by the Local City Registry Office (LCRO) on Feb. 13 - 17. Romulo...
The Las Pinas City government conducted a free civil service examination review for City Hall employees who want to earn eligibility on Saturday, Feb. 11. The free review, a project of Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice-Mayor April Aguilar, was participated in by 200 employees. Aguilar said the activity...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. thought that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would be good for the country because of the increased trade it would bring to different member economies. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. talks to the media onboard...
DOH Palawan is the only province in the country that is not malaria-free, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that “80 out of the 81 provinces in the country are all malaria-free” at present. “Iisa na lang po at yun po ang Palawan (There is...
The Las Piñas City Health Office (CHO) conducted free x-ray examinations on city residents aimed at detecting cases of pulmonary tuberculosis on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said she and Vice- Mayor April Aguilar initiated the project to ensure that city residents are free from...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has declared 12 police units in Nueva Vizcaya as drug-free workplace. First to be declared drug-free was the provincial police office last November and the most recent was the Solano police station. The other units which obtained the accomplishment was the...
