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Sen. Hontiveros At Batangas Evacuation Centers

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros on Sunday visited the residents and evacuees of Mataasnakahoy and Malvar, Batangas affected by the Taal volcano eruption. In a...

Bishop Ambo Gives Sto. Niño Statue To Sen. De Lima

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

"Patuloy pa rin ang karahasan at pagpatay dito sa aming paligid. Kaya habang ipinagdarasal ka namin, sana ay ipagdasal mo rin kami dahil nasa...

Sen. De Lima Calls For Aid For Taal-Affected Families, Pushes For ‘Calamity Leave’ Bill

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged her colleagues in the Senate to pass the "Calamity Leave" bill which seeks to allow public...

Sen. Hontiveros Urges Mental Health Support For Families Affected By Taal Eruption

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros urged for mental health support for families affected by the Taal eruption, especially children and those in evacuation centers. "Kailangan...

Sen. Gatchalian Seeks Tax Exemption For Election Honoraria Of Teachers, Poll Workers, Ahead Of 2022 Polls

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

As the registration for the May 2022 polls opens on January 20, Senator Win Gatchalian is urgently calling for the passage of a bill...

Sen. De Lima Pushes For Gov’t ‘Animal Rescue’ Program During Disaster

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has called on the government to draw up a program to rescue and transport pets and livestock left...

Sen. De Lima Bats For Perpetual Disqualification For Public Officials Behind Lying Witnesses

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has joined fresh calls by some lawmakers to impose heavier penalties and stiffer fines to witnesses who lie...

VP Leni Joined Representatives Of Various Government Agencies And Local Partners Of The Angat Buhay Program

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Vice President Leni Robredo joined representatives of various government agencies and local partners of the Angat Buhay program Omasenso sa Kabuhayan in an assessment...

VP Leni Joined Local Chief Executives Participating In The LEAP

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Vice President Leni Robredo joined local chief executives participating in the Leaders for Excellence and Public Service (LEAP) Mayors' Fellowship Program at a dinner...

VP Leni Witnessed The Blessing And Inauguration Of A Two-Storey Evacuation Center At La Purisima High School

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Vice President Leni Robredo, along with the local officials of Pili, Camarines Sur, witnessed the blessing and inauguration of a two-storey evacuation center at...