The House of Representatives approves on final reading a bill seeking to strengthen and modernize the Bureau of Fire Protection, which is a legislative priority of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has released an updated suggested retail prices for market staples following the price hike brought about by the series of typhoons that devastated the country.
Duterte underscores the need to strengthen partnerships and make the vaccines a global public good, noting that comprehensive recovery means ensuring that "no one is left behind."
Senator Win Gatchalian urges the Department of Education and the Department of Public Works and Highways to establish academic facilities that can withstand calamities.
In the Laging Handa public briefing aired over the state-run PTV4, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they also have assurance from the House of Representatives for additional funds in case it is needed.
Senator Win" Gatchalian leads the formal turn-over of 2,000 sacks of rice worth PHP4 million from the Valenzuela City government to residents of Tuguegarao, Aparri, Enrile, Solana, Amulung in Cagayan and Cabagan, Ilagan, and Tumauini in Isabela.