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in Press Releases on Aug 06, 2021
‘Mas mabilis na pagbabakuna’: VP Leni reiterates need to vaccinate more Pinoys as OVP collaborates with more LGUs for Vaccine Express
Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday reiterated the need to intensify efforts to vaccinate more Filipinos, as her office continues to help local governments distribute their vaccine supply more efficiently.
VP Leni underscored this anew at the launch of IrigaVax Express, her office’s collaboration with the City Government of Iriga. An offshoot of the OVP’s Vaccine Express initiative, it aims first to cover 5,000 senior citizens (A2 category), who may get vaccin...
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in Press Releases on Aug 05, 2021
‘Ayuda muna bago ang lahat’: Robredo calls for faster aid distribution amid 2-week ECQ
Vice President Leni Robredo called for a faster and more efficient distribution of cash grant or “ayuda” for residents of the National Capital Region who will be heavily affected by the reimposition of a two-week lockdown starting August 6 to quell the spread of COVID-19 virus.
“Sa panahong ito, dapat wala tayong ibang priority kundi ‘yung makapagbigay ng agarang tulong sa mga pamilyang apektado ng lockdown, lalo na ‘yung mga nawalan ng kabuhayan,” Robredo said.
“Pang-ilang ECQ na natin ito, so we expect na ...
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in Press Releases on Jul 18, 2021
VP Leni: Speed up vaccination to get ahead of possible Delta variant spread
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday reiterated the need to ramp up vaccination efforts against COVID-19, amid the looming danger of the more infectious Delta variant.
VP Leni noted that the government needs to act faster to prevent the possibility of a surge in COVID cases, as seen in neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, where thousands of cases and deaths have been recorded over the past month alone. She expressed concerns that the Philippine healthcare system may not be able to handle surges of such magnitude....
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in Press Releases on Jul 11, 2021
VP Leni vows assistance to Masinloc fishermen amid effects of Chinese harassment in West PH Sea
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday vowed to help the fishermen of Masinloc, Zambales, whose livelihood and welfare had suffered due to China's presence in the West Philippine Sea.
During her weekly radio show, VP Leni was able to speak with Ernie Egana, one of the fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales who have experienced harassment from the Chinese Coast Guard.
Egana, who has been fishing in Scarborough Shoal since 1994, shared that the Chinese Coast Guard had blocked their access to the traditiona...
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in Press Releases on Jul 11, 2021
On 5th year of arbitration win vs. China, Robredo says fight for rights in West PH Sea must continue
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday reiterated that the Philippines must use its historic arbitration win against China to assert the rights of Filipinos over the West Philippine Sea—in particular for the fishermen who are most affected by the persistent harassment.
VP Leni said the fifth anniversary of the landmark ruling is a “reminder” of what is at stake for the country, amid China’s continued encroachment over the Philippines’ territory.
“Pagpapaalala ‘yong fifth anniversary bukas na may...
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