MANILA – The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Wednesday cited Office of the Vice President (OVP) Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez for contempt on Wednesday over her "undue interference" in the panel's proceedings investigating the OVP's use of confidential funds. ACT Teachers party-list Representative France Castro, who moved to cite Lopez for … [Read more...] about House panel cites OVP exec for contempt over ‘undue interference’
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Senate lauds OPAPRU’s peace efforts, approves Php7-billion budget for 2025
DAVAO CITY --- The Senate on Tuesday approved the proposed Php7.094 billion budget for the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) for fiscal year 2025. The OPAPRU is mandated to manage, direct, integrate, and supervise the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Process through promoting and reinforcing reconciliation and unity … [Read more...] about Senate lauds OPAPRU’s peace efforts, approves Php7-billion budget for 2025
Government Energizes 2MW power plant in Basilan to address power issues
DAVAO CITY – To address the persistent power supply issues in Lamitan City, Basilan, the government officially switched on the 2MW Rosse Power Plant in Sitio Baroy, Barangay Sengal, Lamitan City, on November 19. The new facility is expected to provide a reliable source of electricity to the city, ending years of intermittent blackouts. The ceremonial switch-on was led by … [Read more...] about Government Energizes 2MW power plant in Basilan to address power issues
NBI arrests 13 individuals in Davao City for violating mining laws
DAVAO CITY — Thirteen individuals were apprehended during a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Region XI operation against an illegal quarry in Barangay Upper Tamugan, Marilog District, Davao City, on Monday, November 18. The operation was conducted in response to a request from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) to halt the unauthorized … [Read more...] about NBI arrests 13 individuals in Davao City for violating mining laws
Youth PDL from Iligan City jail empowered through graphic design
DAVAO CITY — Youth deprived of liberty (PDL) from the Iligan City Jail-Male Dormitory are participating in a transformative computer literacy program centered on the use of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform. This initiative is part of a broader effort to uphold their right to education and skills training, crucial for rehabilitation and reintegration into … [Read more...] about Youth PDL from Iligan City jail empowered through graphic design
