DAVAO CITY – The Office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte, with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 11, so far aided over 10,000 identified beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) since 2022.

The First Congressional District Office recorded 11,019 beneficiaries received their TUPAD payout since October 2022, including the 580 beneficiaries – vendors, tailors, school maintenance, hair stylists/barbers, and cobbler, among others – who received the assistance on February 20, 2023.

DAVAO CITY – First Congressional District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, represented by his son, Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II, turned over a multi-purpose building and evacuation center in Barangay 20-B Poblacion here on March 8, Wednesday afternoon.

Rigo, who arrived at the venue on behalf of his father, turned over the multi-purpose building and evacuation center during the celebration of the 48th Araw ng Barangay. All the staff and residents warmly received Rigo, who said he was glad to be part of the turnover.

DAVAO CITY - First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte and two other lawmakers have filed a measure that seeks to throw in jail persons found guilty of exploiting, neglecting, or abusing the elderly.

In filing House Bill (HB) 4696, Duterte, Benguet Rep. Eric Yap, and ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Edvic Yap also sought the establishment of senior citizen help desks in every barangay to provide immediate assistance to victim-survivors of elder abuse.

DAVAO CITY – At least 200 housemaids here received on March 5, Sunday, souvenirs and cash aid from the Office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte during the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Kasambahay Day at SM Annex in Ecoland.

Rep. Duterte’s team, led by his son Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II, distributed drawstring kit backpacks, reusable tote bags, and cash aid to all housemaids who attended the event dubbed “Kasambahay Fun Day.” Rigo came to the event as guest speaker for his father.

DAVAO CITY – First Congressional District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte presented on Thursday, March 2, reusable bags to attendees and spectators of the M.I.C.E. Conference (MICECON) at SMX Lanang Premier in Davao City.

M.I.C.E. stands for meetings, incentive travel, conventions, and exhibitions. It is a Philippine event representing specialized tourism sectors that necessitate higher standards of tourism services and facilities.

QUEZON CITY - Davao City First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte and two other lawmakers want the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) to provide free annual medical checkups for all its members to ensure that every Filipino gets access to preventive care able to address potentially serious health conditions possibly in their early stages.

With all Filipinos automatically becoming Philhealth members under the Universal Health Care Act, free medical checkups should form part of their benefits, Duterte said.

QUEZON CITY - Davao City First Congressional District Representatives Paolo Duterte and Lone District, Benguet, Representative Eric Yap have sought the passage of a measure that would categorically exclude persons convicted of heinous crimes from availing themselves of the benefits of the law that cuts prison time for inmates with good behavior.

Duterte and Yap said the enactment of their proposed measure as outlined under House Bill (HB) 4649 aims to plug perceived loopholes in Republic Act (RA) 10592 or the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law.

DAVAO CITY - More or less 2,000 families affected by a recent huge fire incident here received immediate assistance from the Office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte.

Each family, who is currently sheltered at Barangay 21-C Gymnasium in Piapi Boulevard, received heavy snacks and dinner from the lawmaker's office on February 25, Saturday afternoon.

Rep. Duterte's staff also distributed emergency food packs the following day, February 26, in the same place while assessing the situation of the fire victims. The lawmaker's office will also provide hot meals for the victim for five days.

DAVAO CITY – Over 1,000 families affected by the recent flash flood here received relief assistance from the Office of the First Congressional District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte on February 22, Wednesday morning.

The First Congressional District Office’s personnel distributed emergency food pack, hot porridge, and breakfast to the flood victims in barangays 2-A, 5-A, 8-A, 9-A, 10-A, 19-B, Matina Gravahan, and Maa, starting at around 2 a.m. on February 22.

Several barangays in the city flooded while authorities ordered an evacuation on Tuesday evening following a heavy rainstorm, which caused rivers' water levels to rise and forced the 1,093 families or 4,300 individuals to leave their houses.

QUEZON CITY - Davao City First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte has called for the swift passage of a measure that aims to set up a system of specialized high schools across the country focused on honing the artistic skills and talents of young Filipinos.

With the celebration of National Arts Month this February, Duterte said it is only fitting that the House act fast in passing this measure to help ensure the development of the talents of artistically gifted children who will, in the future, lead in promoting and preserving Philippine arts and culture, Duterte said.

DAVAO CITY - More than 30 families affected by two separate fire incidents received immediate relief assistance from First Congressional District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte’s office over the weekend.

The First Congressional District Office noted nine families, or a total of 36 individuals, were affected by a fire incident at Purok 6-A, Bago Inigo, Barangay Bago Gallera here on February 11, Saturday afternoon.

QUEZON CITY - Davao City First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte and three other lawmakers have proposed the establishment of specialty hospitals across major regions in the country to bring quality healthcare closer to people living outside Metro Manila.

House Bill (HB) 6857 filed by Duterte, Benguet Rep. Eric Yap, and ACT-CIS Reps. Jeffrey Soriano and Edvic Yap aims to establish these specialty hospitals in Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, Northern Mindanao and Southern Mindanao. The type of specialty hospital shall be determined by the Department of Health (DOH) based on its assessment of the prevailing illnesses in the area.

Such specialty hospitals include branches of the Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Lung Center of the Philippines, Philippine Children’s Medical Center, and the soon-to-be established Philippine Cancer Center.