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BONG GO TOPS MARCH 2025 OCTA SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go has solidified his position as one of the leading contenders in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, clinching the top rank in the latest OCTA Research survey. According to OCTA’s Tugon ng Masa poll conducted from March 18 to 24, Go emerged with 64% of respondents nationwide indicating they would vote for him […]

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CUA VOWS TO MAKE QUIRINO A PRIME ECO-TOURISM SPOT

Quirino Governor Dax Cua has emphasized the need to put in place the necessary infrastructure to support the province’s push to become a prime eco-tourism destination. “We are blessed with many natural wonders that allow us to position ourselves as an excellent destination for eco-tourism. But we have to continue putting in place the necessary […]

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TULFO TO LTFRB: MAKE HOLY WEEK SAFE FOR COMMUTERS

Despite the expected influx of travelers returning to the provinces this Holy Week, Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other agencies to ensure the safety and security of passengers. Tulfo emphasized during the committee hearing held recently that it is crucial for the Land Transportation […]

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LEGARDA: TAKE CARE OF PLANET EARTH

Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to ecological protection and climate action by pushing to safeguard the planet from the threat of climate change as she joined the annual Earth Month commemoration this April. A long-time champion for ecological conservation and climate resilience, Legarda emphasized the urgent need to address the exacerbating impacts of climate […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR JOINS 17TH PHILIPPINE FOOD EXPO

Senator Cynthia Villar underscored the importance of strengthening the local food industry, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security as she joined the 17th Philippine Food Expo, hosted by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodEx) and Spencer Food Corporation. The event, which gathered micro, small, medium, and large-scale food manufacturers, exporters, and allied industries, […]

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APRIL IS FILIPINO FOOD MONTH – LEGARDA

In celebration of Filipino Food Month, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the country’s rich culinary heritage, highlighting its deep connection to history and national identity. “As an archipelago, our country has nurtured countless stories that are passed down through generations by means of food. Meals are more than sustenance–they are opportunities to create and share memories, […]

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PIA CAYETANO SLAMS 18% PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TARGET

Senator Pia Cayetano strongly criticized the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for its plan to cover only 18% of hospital costs by 2025, labeling the target as a “joke” that undermines the principles of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, which aims to provide health coverage to all Filipinos through PhilHealth. During recent Supreme Court […]

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GOV’T TO CREATE MORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in early childhood education as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formally signed a Joint Circular to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in underserved communities.  The ceremonial signing, held at Malacañang Palace, marks a major milestone in the […]

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GO TOPS ARKIPELAGO ANALYTICS SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go emerged as the top choice for senator in the latest Arkipelago Analytics Senatorial Preferences Survey.  Garnering a commanding 64 percent voter preference, Go solidified his standing as a leading contender in the upcoming midterm elections as he seeks reelection under Partido Demokratiko Pilipino. The legislator’s lead in the Arkipelago poll underscores his […]

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LEGARDA: PROBE ATTACKS ON NMIPS IN BARMM

Senator Loren Legarda filed proposed Senate Resolution No. 1329, calling for a Senate inquiry into the situation and security of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIPs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following reports of killings and acts of violence against these communities. The move comes in the wake of the brutal killing of […]