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Press Release - Manifestation - 2024 Olympics Athletes' Uniforms | 13 August 2024 Manifestation - Senator Joel Villanueva
Mr. President, noong Linggo po, August 11, opisyal na nagtapos ang 2024 Summer Olympics sa Paris. This is our most successful run in our 100 years of participation in the Olympic Games. Ang ating golden boy na si Carlos Yulo ay nagkamit ng dalawang gintong medalya sa gymnastics. Sina Nesthy Petecio at Aira Villegas naman, parehong nakasungkit ng bronze medal sa boxing. Indeed, these are feats worth celebrating, along with the gallant efforts of the rest of Team Philippines. We can't wait for our athlete-heroes to be back home.
Press Release - EDCOM 2: PBBM approves creation of cabinet cluster for education
During the cabinet sectoral meeting held earlier today, August 13, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. approved in principle the creation of a cabinet cluster for education aimed at providing strong oversight on all education agencies, recognizing the urgent need to address the learning crisis that the country is currently facing.
Press Release - Jinggoy renews call for equalization of cash incentives for athletes with and without disabilities
SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada renewed his call for the passage of a measure that addresses the discrepancy in the grant of cash incentives for national athletes, whether they have disabilities or not.
DA chief praises lawmakers’ support for Rice Tariffication Law extension, RCEF funding hike
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. expressed gratitude to the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM) for backing the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law, particularly an amendment to triple funding to enhance the competitiveness of rice farmers.
Gatchalian eyes amendments to SIM Card registration law
SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian is considering amendments to Republic Act 11934 or the SIM Card Registration Act to boost the fight against fraudsters and scammers.
Metro Manila commuters stranded ahead of transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — Many commuters in Metro Manila were stranded yesterday as transport group Manibela started its mobilization ahead of the march to Mendiola on Wednesday to protest the decision of President Marcos to reject the call of the Senate to suspend implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
‘Enough evidence to prosecute contractors in Sandro case’
MANILA, Philippines — Senators expressed belief that there is strong evidence against two GMA Network independent contractors in connection with the alleged abuse of actor Sandro Muhlach.