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Romualdez: Free College Law Needs Strengthening
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Romualdez: Free College Law Needs Strengthening

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MANILA, Philippines — Amendments to Republic Act No. 10931 or the Free Higher Education Law should be pursued to ensure that more students graduate from college and mitigate drop out rates, Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday. In a statement, Romualdez noted that there is a need to strengthen the Free Higher Education Law as the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) found out in early July that four in 10 college students …See the Story
Romualdez Holds `Listening Session' with Mindanao Lawmakers
Leyte · Leyte

Romualdez Holds `Listening Session' with Mindanao Lawmakers

100% Left coverage: 2 sources
MANILA, Philippines — Holding consultative meetings with different lawmakers from Mindanao is meant to make legislation more responsive and more attuned to people’s needs, Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Monday. In a statement on Monday, Romualdez said that he and other House of Representatives members met with lawmakers from the Caraga Administrative Region, Northern Mindanao, and Davao Region in Butuan City to discus…See the Story
Altermidya files complaint vs jail warden over alleged mistreatment of Frenchie Mae Cumpio, other PDLs
Tacloban City · Tacloban City

Altermidya files complaint vs jail warden over alleged mistreatment of Frenchie Mae Cumpio, other PDLs

by Tracy Ramos Altermidya has filed a formal complaint Wednesday, July 16, with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) regarding alleged mistreatment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), including political prisoners Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil, inside the Tacloban City Jail. The group has, in particular, filed a complaint against Tacloban City Jail Warden J/Insp Eva E. Naputo for what it describes as “repressive treat…Read Article

Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague

MANILA — Political detainee support group Kapatid expressed support for calls for investigations on alleged abuses at the Tacloban City Jail Female Dormitory (TCJFD). In a statement July 19, Kapatid urged Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Director General Ruel Rivera to address the “serious and ongoing harassment” of political prisoners and other persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the TCJFD. “Kapatid expresses grave concern over mo…Tacloban City · Tacloban CityRead Article

Altermidya network denounces rights violations against Frenchie Mae Cumpio and other PDLs

The Altermidya Network condemns the reported abuses committed under the watch of Tacloban City Jail warden Jail Inspector Eva E. Naputo, and Chief Unit Intelligence Officer SI01 Dalmacio C. Canayong Jr. against Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), including the community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay worker Marielle Domequil. Among the cases of such abusive conduct by the jail officials are neglecting requests for urgent medical care for…Tacloban City · Tacloban CityRead Article

First taste of AirAsia’s Santan Menu: A delicious inflight surprise - LionhearTV

Last week, AirAsia flew us to explore some of the beautiful tourist destinations in Leyte. We arrived at the airport two hours early—plenty of time to relax before our flight. Everything went smoothly and on time, which built up our excitement to board and settle into our assigned seats. Right after the standard inflight safetyLeyte · LeyteRead Article

Pbbm's Call to Protect Farmers and Stabilize Food Supply Will Be Met by the Crop Insurance Bill - Rmn Networks

Leyte 1st Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez filed the bill in response to President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s call to strengthen protections for local farmers and stabilize the country's food supply. This is House Bill No. 14 or the Crop Insurance bill which seeks to strengthen and expand the services of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) and encourage more active participation of the private sector in agricultural insurance. U…Leyte · LeyteRead Article

The Future of Forests Starts with Communities

By Andrea Joy Anas Editor’s Note: Aya is currently a Senior Climate Policy Analyst (with a focus on Climate Governance) with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities. The CBFMA Policy Analysis and Inception Workshop, cited in this blog, served as a collaborative space to validate initial findings on the challenges and opportunities in community-based forest management. It brought together local stakeholders—including people’s organizatio…Leyte · LeyteRead Article

Exploring Leyte, the underrated gem of Eastern Visayas

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For years, the Philippines has proven that it has a lot of tourist destinations to offer the world, like beaches and historical landmarks. Most of them can be found in popular tourist sites like Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan, but did you know there is a province in Eastern Visayas that has them all? The Province of Leyte is not a stranger to the Filipinos, having been the home of the iconic San Juanico Bridge. But there is more to the province than…Leyte · LeyteRead Article

AirAsia Philippines deepens stakeholder ties in Eastern Visayas (Tacloban) - Orange Magazine

AirAsia Philippines and the Provincial Government of Leyte today renewed its longstanding commitment to democratizing air travel and ensuring connectivity while boosting tourism and economic growth in the Eastern Visayas Region. Together with the members of the media, AirAsia was warmly welcomed in the Provincial Capitol by Leyte Gov. Jericho Petilla, Leyte Tourism Consultant Frances [...] The post AirAsia Philippines deepens stakeholder ties in…Tourism · LeyteRead Article

Newly-elected Leyte officials take their oaths of office

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TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte officials, led by reelected Gov. Carlos Jericho Petilla, took their oaths of office on Thursday, June 26, during a ceremony held at the Leyte Academic Center in Palo, Leyte. Among those sworn in were 14 newly elected mayors in the province, including Palo Mayor Remedios Petilla. First-time Mayor Kerwin Espinosa of Albuera town was absent. Carlos Petilla, who begins his second term as governor, reminded all newly elected off…Leyte · LeyteRead Article
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