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CLARK PITCHES TOURISM PORTFOLIO IN XIAMEN

Clark showcased golf fairways, wellness retreats, adventure trails, education tourism, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) facilities at the Philippine Business Mission 2026 Xiamen leg on August 19 held at the Intercontinental Xiamen. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB), the event positioned Clark for Chinese travelers seeking premium leisure and study experiences. […]

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SBMA GETS AWARD FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Ecology Center recently bagged the prestigious award for Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices at the Environmental Summit 2026, held last August 19, 2026, at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark, Pampanga. This accolade is a testament to the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development as […]

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CAYETANO: SENATE MINORITY READY TO DO MORE WORK

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said the Minority bloc is ready to take on more responsibilities as he called for the Senate to speed up its work amid continuous rains and other pressing problems affecting the country. “There are some real issues, and I think all of us do want to work together to […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO BAGUIO LANDSLIDE VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go extended assistance to the families of individuals who lost their lives in a landslide in Baguio City as his team conducted a relief distribution to help them cope with the aftermath of the tragedy. Through his team, Go conveyed his solidarity with the bereaved families and assured them of his continued support […]

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PANGILINAN LAUDS SENATE OK OF BHW MAGNA CARTA

Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the Senate’s approval on third reading of the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), saying the measure is long overdue recognition for the country’s frontliners at the community level. Pangilinan said barangay health workers have long served as the first line of care for Filipino families, especially in underserved […]

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CUA UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF DIALOGUE IN VAXXING

Amid an alarming increase of anti-vaccine sentiment in the country, the president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines called on his fellow local leaders to “actively engage our communities” to combat the threat of misinformation being circulated especially online. “We need to actively engage our communities and convince them of the benefits of immunization, and […]

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BONG GO BACKS CONFIRMATION OF 38 AFP SENIOR EXECS

Senator Bong Go expressed his support for the confirmation of the ad interim appointments and nomination of 38 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), recognizing their years of service and the greater responsibilities accompanying their new ranks. During the deliberations of the Commission on Appointments, Go seconded […]

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PROTECTION VS HOSPITAL DETENTION GETS SENATE OK

Senator Bong Go, who co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1511, welcomed the Senate’s approval on second reading of the measure seeking to strengthen protections for patients against hospital detention over unpaid hospital bills and medical expenses. SBN 1511 seeks to reinforce existing safeguards for patients who may be prevented from leaving hospitals or medical […]

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BERNOS: HIGHER ED SHOULD TACKLE AI USE IN SCHOOLS

Higher education stakeholders in the country should convene as soon as possible to discuss the use of artificial intelligence among students, a member of the House of Representatives committee on higher and technical education said. “To ban or not to ban AI use in our schools is the burning question that we must answer soon,” […]

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PANGILINAN PUSHES COMMUNITY FARMING

Senator Kiko Pangilinan seeks to institutionalize the government’s Gulayan sa Barangay at Paaralan Program to help address hunger, malnutrition, and stunting while strengthening food security at the community level. Senate Bill No. 2380, which shall be known as the Gulayan sa Barangay at Paaralan Act, aims to improve food access and strengthen household food security […]