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Senator Chiz Escudero has expressed his condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of former Senator and freedom fighter Rene Saguisag, who passed away on April 24. In a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Escudero described Saguisag as a patriot, nationalist and an honest public servant. “My sincere condolences and prayers […]
We will make noise in advocating the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially the Philippine Navy, so they can better defend our territory. This was the promise made by Senator Robin Padilla after visiting Senate employees undergoing the Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) aboard the BRP Tarlac in Subic recently. “Hindi kami […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles thanked Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for declaring April 27 a special non-working day in Montalban in celebration of the town’s 153rd anniversary. “On behalf of the district and town of Montalban, I would like to thank Pres. Marcos for his show of solidarity on this special occasion,” Nograles said. […]
Citing the key role of the mass media in maintaining a healthy and functioning democracy, Senator Robin Padilla wants to explore how the media can fulfill this mandate during times of conflict – including the escalating territorial and maritime dispute in the South China Sea. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 999, seeking an investigation in aid […]
Senator Bong Go was officially recognized as an adopted son of Manaoag, Pangasinan, a tribute to his unwavering service and dedication to the town’s people, particularly the underprivileged. “Mahal na mahal ko po kayo dito sa Pangasinan. Ako po ay adopted son din ng probinsya ng Pangasinan. At natutuwa po ako na adopted son na […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has cited urban agriculture and home gardening as the answers to the country’s ballooning population and the increasing food demand and consumption. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Agriculture and Food committee, said she has been practicing urban agriculture and home gardening in her home city in Las Piñas. The veteran legislator has […]
In response to public concerns, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan halted motorcycle clamping in the city. “Ako ay naglabas ng kautusan na ipatigil ang clamping ng motor sa Lungsod ng Maynila,” Lacuna announced. Through a memorandum from the Manila Barangay Bureau under Dir. Diosdado Santiago, the barangays are informed that the clamping of motorcycles is currently […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez said the House of Representatives would focus on strengthening national security and enhancing economic development in the remaining session of the 19th Congress.“As we embark on another session this April 29th, our legislative focus sharpens on the dual imperatives of national security and robust development. Recognizing that peace is the cornerstone of […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee said on Monday that the government should provide more support to farmers and fisherfolk to boost local production and effectively address inflation. The Bicolano lawmaker underscored that local food producers deserve better services from the government which should be an enabler to achieve food security and cheaper basic commodities. […]
Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) has reached the peaks of Benguet, rolling out a total of P412 million in cash aid and government programs to 80,000 beneficiaries in the province. Speaker Martin Romualdez, one of the major proponents of the service caravan, led a total of 70 participating national government agencies in delivering over 326 […]