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Opening Statement of Villanueva during the Public Services hearing on the proliferation of text scams

by Centro News

Opening Statement of Villanueva during the Public Services hearing on the proliferation of text scams

Madame Chairperson and to everyone present in today’s hearing, good afternoon. First of all, I would like to thank the Chairperson of the Committee on Public Services, our esteemed colleague, Senator Grace Poe, for conducting this investigation on the proli...
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KTO Manila holds MICE Road Show, Travel Fiesta 2023

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

KTO Manila holds MICE Road Show, Travel Fiesta 2023

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila Office launched a back-to-back events: the Korea MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Road Show and Korea Travel Fiesta 2023 from Sept. 1 to 3. The Korea MICE Road Show was held on Friday (Sept...
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BCDA welcomes House approval of charter amendments

by Erick Silverio

BCDA welcomes House approval of charter amendments

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) welcomed the approval of House Bill 8505, citing the impact of the measure in the development of the economic zones managed by the state-run firm, and in beefing up the state coffers to...
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Villanueva: New travel guidelines unreasonable, burden to Pinoy travelers

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Villanueva: New travel guidelines unreasonable, burden to Pinoy travelers

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said that the guidelines issued by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) are unreasonable and puts an additional burden on Filipino travelers.  “Hindi naman po ata makatarungan na bigyan ng dagdag pasaki...
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SMC, TESDA partner to start training Filipino workers for jobs at NMIA, other major projects

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

SMC, TESDA partner to start training Filipino workers for jobs at NMIA, other major projects

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are launching a skills training program that will enable a greater number of Filipinos to participate in opportunities at its New Manila International Airport (NM...
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Samahan ng mga Komadrona sa CL umapela sa DOH

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Samahan ng mga Komadrona sa CL umapela sa DOH

ANGELES CITY — Nagpahayag ng pagtutol at naghain ng apela ang nasa 100 indignant private practicing midwives o Komadrona na may-ari ng 300 birthing stations sa Gitnang Luzon at kumakatawan sa tatlong grupo sa tanggapan ng Department of Health (DOH)...
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Villanueva: I-upskill, reskill ang mga Pinoy para sa mas kalidad na trabaho

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Villanueva: I-upskill, reskill ang mga Pinoy para sa mas kalidad na trabaho

Hinimok ni Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva ang pamahalaan na paigtingin pa ang mga programa para ma-reskill at ma-upskill ang mga Pilipino upang mabigyan sila ng mas malawak na oportunidad sa trabaho. Sa briefing ng Development Budget Coordinating Commi...
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P16.95B allotted to initial cost of new salary hike for government workers in 2024 NEP

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

P16.95B allotted to initial cost of new salary hike for government workers in 2024 NEP

The proposed 2024 national budget includes a substantial allocation of ₱16.95 billion earmarked for salary increments of government employees, under the provisions of the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF). Department of Budget and Management (DBM)...
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Senate wants to rename Agham Road to Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Avenue

by Erick Silverio

Senate wants to rename Agham Road to Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Avenue

VOTING 22-0-0, the Senate on Monday passed on 3rd and final reading House Bill (HB) 7413 renaming the Agham Road and the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) Road as Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago Avenue. The Agham Road and BIR Road stretches...
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Social pension for indigent senior citizens doubles to P49.81B in proposed 2024 national budget

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Social pension for indigent senior citizens doubles to P49.81B in proposed 2024 national budget

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman announced that P49.81 billion has been allotted from the proposed 2024 National Budget to fund the increase in social pension of indigent senior citizens.  The P49.81 billion allocation...
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