House Ways and Means Committee chairman, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda proposes a five-point plan to help curb the impact of spiraling oil prices following Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, as he warned that crude oil could hit $130 per barrel if the conflict persists.
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Senators ask Pagcor to suspend ‘e-sabong’ licenses
The Senate on Thursday initiated its inquiry into the rising number of missing persons allegedly involved in sabong (cockfighting) and its online version, with lawmakers recommending to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) the suspension of licenses of e-sabong operators.
Duterte to stay neutral; no presidential endorsement
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will not endorse any presidential candidate to “stay neutral”. “Kung magtanong kayo kung may e-endorse ako (If you ask if
300 Masbate learners receive free dental health services
FREE DENTAL SERVICES. Around 300 pupils from kinder to Grade 3 of three public schools in Masbate province received free dental health services on Wednesday (Feb. 16, 2022) from the Department of Education-Schools Division Office Health and Nutrition Unit of Masbate in collaboration with the Philippine Dental Association (PDA)-Masbate Chapter. At least eight dentists from the DepEd and five private practitioners joined the activity. (Photo from Masbate SDO’s Facebook page)
PH to continue reforms despite leadership change: DTI
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez has assured American businesses that the agency will continue reforms that will facilitate the growth of businesses and investments here.
Masbate DENR releases captured seabird
esources Office (CENRO) of Mobo town in Masbate recently released a rescued Brown booby (Sula leucogaster), a large seabird, back to the sea, the Philippines News Agency reported quoting a social media post.
10 cops implicated in 2018 Rizal murder case surrender to Legazpi City Police
LEGAZPI CITY – Ten police officers facing murder cases for the ambush-slay of the bodyguard of former Biliran Rep. Glenn Chong and a female companion in Cainta, Rizal more than three years ago, surrendered to the authorities here on Monday, February 21.
Sorsogon opens world-famous ‘whale shark interactions’ opportunities to tourists
LEGAZPI CITY – The tourism industry in Sorsogon is optimistic it will rapidly recover from the economic slump after health authorities downgraded the Covid-19 alert status in the province to Level 2, which eased restrictions and allowed more business establishments to open up.
Salceda leads Albay youth officials, gov’t agencies in talks on IRR for SK benefits, reform law
By Danielle Rieza-Ecal, AJ-NewsLink Legazpi City – Albay Second District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda last week led Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials and representatives of key
DESPITE PANDEMIC ADVERSITIES, DOST-STII RISES
WITH its theme, “Pinahinog ng Panahon, Pinalakas ng Hamon sa Loob ng 35 Taon,” the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) has prevailed over even with the pandemic adversities that came its way in the last two years.
