The Colgante Bridge

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The Colgante Bridge was one of the historic bridges that spanned the Pasig River. This bridge, known as the “Suspension Bridge,” was built from 1849 to 1852 using modern methods available at that time. Instead of using arches, support came by way of towers on both ends. The bridge was first known as “Puente Claveria,” … Read more

Justo Takayama

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Who is Justo Takayama? Justo Takayama Ukon was a Japanese “daimyo” known as a holy man in the Catholic Church. A “daimyo” is a Japanese nobleman. He forfeited his high status so he can live in holiness under the Catholic faith, and because of this, he was exiled from Japan and was forced to flee … Read more

8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda

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8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda inilahad ng Economic Team ng Administrasyong Marcos 1. Protect purchasing power and mitigate socioeconomic scarring a. ensure food security b. reduce transport and logistics costs c. reduce energy cost to families 2. Reduce vulnerability and mitigate scarring from the covid-19 pandemic a. tackle health b. strengthen social protection c. address learning losses … Read more

19th Congress Leadership and Committee Positions

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19th Congress Leadership and Committee Positions Speaker: 1 Deputy Speaker: 33 Majority Leader: 1 Minority Leader: 1 House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal: 6 Commission on Appointments: 12 Committee Chairmen: 80 Source: TV Patrol, July 26, 2022 You may want to read: Magdalo Accomplishments House of Representatives Officials

Committee on Rules Members

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Committee on Rules Members (House of Representatives) Senior Deputy Majority Leader: Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos Deputy Majority Leader: Josephine Veronique Lacson-Noel Marlyn Primicias Aggabas Lianda Bolilia Franz Pumaren Jude Acidre Assistant Majority Leader: Ana Victoria Veloso-Tuazon Sancho Fernando Oaminal Jaime Cojuangco Richard Gomez Raul Angelo Bongalon Source: TV Patrol, July 26, 2022 You may want … Read more