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mor e oppor tunities fo r F i l i p i n o s , s a y s President Duterte President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the re-enactment Wednesday of the signing of several legislative measures, assuring the Filipino people that his government will continue to pursue measures that will improve their quality of life especially as the nation recovers from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking during the event held in Malacanang, President Duterte said Wednesday’s event attest to the fruitful collaboration between the legislative and executive branches of government. The President thanked the members of Congress for their steadfast efforts in ensuring that his administration’s legislative agenda will be translated into relevant policies and programs that will improve the life of every Filipino. “These laws – which open more opportunities for our people to serve in government and enable some of our LGUs to render more efficient and inclusive service – are part of our vision of bringing government closer to the people,” he said. “I hope that when both houses of Congress resume sessions this year, priority will be given to the remaining flagship programs of my administration.” These measures include the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program and the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, the Foreign Investments Act, and the Public Service Act. The President rallied the support of lawmakers to act on these legislative measures so that he could sign them into law at the earliest possible time. And as the country takes more concrete steps to revive the economy and help the people recover from the effects of the pandemic, President Duterte expressed optimism that more government agencies will foster greater cooperation with each other. “Now, more than ever, we need to follow the whole-of-nation approach in ensuring an inclusive and seamless response to the current challenges facing the nation,” he said. “To the Filipino people, let me assure you that your government will continue to pursue measures that will improve and enhance your way of life.” With the help of Congress, the President said he is confident that his administration can pursue its legislative agenda and create an environment conducive for the people’s growth and nation’s progress. Among the recently signed laws that the President ceremonially signed were Republic Act (RA) No. 11549 or An Act Lowering the Minimum Height Requirement for Applicants of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor); RA No. 11544 or An Act Converting the Municipality of Calaca in the Province of Batangas Into a Component City To Be Known as the City of Calaca; RA No. 11545 or An Act Reapportioning the First Legislative District of the City of Caloocan Into Two Legislative Districts; and RA No. 11546 or An Act Reapportioning the Province of Bulacan Into Six Legislative Districts.. PND
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Gov. Zaldy Villa declaring his support to boost business in Siquijor, during the turnover of Negosyo Kits tp Siquijor entrepreneurs. (Office of the Congressman photo)
DTI turns over 136 Negosyo kits to Siquijor entreps
Congratulations to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Larena for bagging the 2019 National Anti-Drug Peformance Award, garnering a score of 90 functionality points during the conduct of 2018 ADAC Performance Audit.
Cong. Jake Vincent Villa during the turnover of Negosyo Livelihood Kits to Siquijor entrepreneurs. (Office of the Congressman photo) SIQUIJOR, June 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Siquijor Provincial Office turned over 136 Negosyo Livelihood Kits under the Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay-Livelihood Seeding Program (NSB-LSP) to the micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) provincewide, according to the report from the DTI here. Larena municipality has 24 beneficiaries; Enrique Villanueva, 15; Lazi, 36; Maria, 26; and Siquijor 35. The beneficiaries were selected from the identified barangays in the province based on the guidelines and criteria, said DTI Provincial Director Angeline Pauline Gonzalez. She said the activity was initiated to help, support, and develop existing businesses to restart their economic and livelihood activity.
Each beneficiary received P8,000 worth of vouchers (non-cash) to be used in their chosen line of business. Siquijor Cong. Jake Vincent Villa and Gov. Zaldy Villa both assured Siquijodnon entrepreneurs of their full support as they encouraged them to also work harder. “Makasalig kamo nga kami nagpabilin nga naningkamot sa among misyon sa pagsuporta sa atong mga negosyante, bisan unsa pa kagamay niini, ug padayun manghatag sa halapad nga tabang sa pagpauswag sa mga negosyo pinaagi sa pagdala sa mga serbisyo sa gobyerno sa mga tawo (We assure you that we strive to do our mission of supporting our entrepreneurs, no matter how small, and we continue to expand our support to boost businesses in the province by effectively bringing the services of the government to
the people),” Villa said during the turnover ceremony. As of 2021, DTI Siquijor already catered to 100 out of the 134 barangays in the province with 336 MSMEs that benefited. The remaining 34 barangays will be covered in 2022. The turnover of livelihood kits was led by Gonzalez together with the congressman and governor, Siquijor Mayor Richard Quezon, Sangguniang Kabataan President Bryll Deeiah Tumarong, Larena Vice Mayor Cyrus Vincent Calibo, Lazi Vice Mayor Earl Aljas, barangay captains, among others. During the activity, the DTI staff ensured that minimum public health protocols were followed and observed. (RAC/PIA7 Siquijor with reports from DTI)