Congresswoman Limkaichong, Honored by AFP; Dedicates Award to Typhoon Victims
Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong was recently awarded by the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, along with 19 other prominent individuals and groups, for significantly contributing to the success of AFP's "Bayanihan" program. - December 23, 2011
Congresswoman Limkaichong Runs for "Freedom," Corruption-Free Philippines
Along with more than 2,000 runners, Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of Negros Oriental, central Philippines joined a "fun" run organized to celebrate country's freedom martyr Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino's birthday, his ideals of freedom and a corruption-free society. She ran and finished three kilometers. - December 03, 2011
Congresswoman Limkaichong Keynotes Dangerous Drugs Board’s 39th Anniversary
Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong spoke before more than 300 officials and representatives of government and non-government organizations fighting the ills of drug abuse in the Philippines, on the occasion of the country's anti-drug abuse agency's 39th anniversary and recognition rites. Last week was Philippines' Anti-Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 124. - November 25, 2011
Congresswoman Limkaichong Lauds Malaysian Prince’s Anti-Dengue Campaign; Urges LGUs to Intensify Drive vs Menace
Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of Negros Oriental, Philippines believes dengue can be stopped. But this can only happen if and only if: national and local governments appropriate sufficient funds for the health sector, and intensify information and education drives in the communities; the business community support these drives; and people in the communities keep themselves informed and educated, and actively play their role as anti-dengue advocates -- right at their own homes. - October 27, 2011
Congresswoman Limkaichong Speaks in Global Development Meeting; Talk Centered on Philippines’ Situation and Policy Priorities on Education and Health Sectors
Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of the 1st District of Negros Oriental, central Philippines was invited to speak in the Global Development Network's (GDN) regional policy seminar on “Effective Public Service Delivery in Health and Education,” New Delhi, India, October 12, 2011. And as expected, she delivered a rousing speech, and a comprehensive picture of Philippines' education and health sectors. - October 20, 2011
Solon Supports Bill Giving Tax Relief to Families with Disabled Dependents
Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong (1st District, Negros Oriental, Philippines) shares in this report that a measure aimed at helping poor families supporting children with disabilities and special needs has been approved by the 15th Congress’ Committee on Ways and Means. She says the measure is in compliance to Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. - October 20, 2011
Cong. Limkaichong Condemns October 14 Attack -- and the People Behind It
This is the full text of Congresswoman Josy Limkaichong's official press statement re: attack on a government project site in Himampangon Road, Negros Oriental, central Philippines. - October 20, 2011
Congresswoman Limkaichong: Teachers Are Not Heroes – They’re Superheroes!
Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong of the 1st District of Negros Oriental, central Philippines, delivered before thousands of teachers in her home province late last week a heartwarming, to say the least, speech paying tribute to our world's heroes - our teachers - in celebration of the World Teachers' Day. - October 14, 2011