Gov’t aims to build 5.5m houses by 2028 to address backlog
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said it is aiming to launch 5.5 million housing units across the country by the end ...
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3 senators push for gradual POGO phaseout
Three senators who signed the committee report seeking a total ban on Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators (POGOs) said they will ...
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Ejercito pushes infra masterplan
Senator JV Ejercito reiterated his call for the Philippine Comprehensive Infrastructure Masterplan to develop a blueprint for long-term and quality ...
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U.S. Senator interacts with PH lawmakers
American Senator Rick Scott and U.S. Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson pose for posterity with Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, ...
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‘Call for Solidarity Against Cancer’ made public in celebration of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is a major public health and economic issue, and its burden is set to spiral. That is why cancer ...
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JV urges Senate probe on BI departure protocols
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito urged the Senate to investigate reports of unprofessionalism and inefficiency in the Bureau of Immigration’s ...
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Senate bills boost protection for freelance workers
Senator Lito Lapld has filed a bill mandating stronger state protection for freelance workers. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. ...
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Group backs JV measure on anti-smuggling
A consumer group on Sunday called for the immediate passage of Senate Bill 1688 filed by Senator JV Ejercito which ...
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Light the way
Reelectionist Senator JV Ejercito walks with residents of Tondo, Manila in a torch parade from Zaragoza Street to Plaza Morga ...
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JV opposes fuel excise tax
Senator JV Ejercito is not yet about to “throw in the towel” in opposing the immediate implementation of the second ...
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