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(File photo) MANILA - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed hope that Congress would heed his call to pass at least 19 priority measures of his administration. This, as Marcos enumerated his administration's priority legislative measures in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). "As I am here today addressing the legislature, let me propose legislation that we would like for you to pass," he said in his SONA delivered before lawmakers at the plenary of the House of Representatives. Better government services Marcos pushed for the passage of bills that would help improve the government services under his leadership. The proposed National Government Rightsizing Program (NGRP), the Budget Modernization bill, the proposed E-Government Act, and the proposed E-Governance Act are among the measures aimed at improving service delivery in government, Marcos said. The NGRP is a reform mechanism that seeks to enhance the government's inst ....
PDP-Laban president and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi (File photo) MANILA - The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) on Tuesday enjoined the public to stand united and support the next administration for the country's progress and development. PDP-Laban president and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi made the call, as he lauded the "peaceful and orderly" conduct of the May 9 national and local elections. "Congratulations to the Filipino people for the conduct of a generally peaceful and orderly elections," Cusi said in a Facebook post uploaded on the PDP-Laban's official Facebook page. Cusi called for unity, as he emphasized the need to continue President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's promise of change. "Congratulations to the winners and we call on everyone to now focus on working together for the good of all," he said. Duterte is set to step down from office on June 30. Duterte, chair of the PDP-Laban, did not endorse any presidential ....
BE COMPLIANT. Tourists enjoy the white beach of Boracay Island during the Holy Week before the pandemic in 2020. The Department of Tourism said the island should observe the 19,215 daily visitors while its 2018 carrying capacity study is being reviewed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.(PNA file photo courtesy of Jun Aguirre) ILOILO CITY - The Department of Tourism (DOT) urged Boracay local government to comply with its allowed 19,215 visitors daily while its carrying capacity is being reviewed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). "DENR is currently doing a review on the carrying capacity study in 2018. They are expecting that the study will be released by June 15," said DOT Regional Director Cristine Mansinares in an interview on Friday. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat this week called on the local government unit (LGU) of Malay for exceeding the daily threshold on the island during the Holy Week. The number of tourist ....
BE COMPLIANT. Tourists enjoy the white beach of Boracay Island during the Holy Week before the pandemic in 2020. The Department of Tourism said the island should observe the 19,215 daily visitors while its 2018 carrying capacity study is being reviewed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.(PNA file photo courtesy of Jun Aguirre) ILOILO CITY - The Department of Tourism (DOT) has asked Boracay Island to comply with its allowed 19,215 visitors daily while its carrying capacity is being reviewed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). "DENR is currently doing a review on the carrying capacity study in 2018. They are expecting that the study will be released by June 15," said DOT Regional Director Cristine Mansinares in an interview on Friday. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat this week called on the local government unit (LGU) of Malay for exceeding the daily threshold on the island during the Holy Week. The number of tourists stay ....
OFW CENTER. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the groundbreaking rites of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Center in Daang Hari, Las Pinas City on Thursday (April 7, 2022). Duterte ensured that the government would strive harder to ensure the protection and welfare of OFWs. (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA - The creation of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Center in Las Pinas City, which is designed to be a one-stop hub for migrant workers, will help promote their rights and welfare, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said on Thursday. During the groundbreaking rites of the OFW Center in Daang Hari, Las Pinas City, Duterte ensured that the government would strive harder to ensure the protection and welfare of OFWs. "The productive collaboration of the government and its partner is the key to achieving concrete results for activities that promote the welfare and the holistic development of our unsung heroes," Duterte said. "In recognition of their service and heroism, thi ....