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Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged Congress to act on an anti-political dynasty law following the Supreme Court’s directive that lawmakers fulfill their constitutional duty to prohibit political dynasties. The Supreme Court ruled that Article II, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution requires Congress to enact a law defining and prohibiting political dynasties, saying the legislature’s failure […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Saturday following a fatal shooting to lead response efforts and extend support to affected victims’ families and personnel. Secretary Angara conferred with school personnel, parents, local officials, and police to coordinate emergency response, deploy critical psychosocial services, and address safety vulnerabilities. He […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored the critical role of local governments in improving learning outcomes, saying the Philippines’ gains in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 were supported by the active participation of local communities, from provincial and city governments down to barangays. “LGUs played a crucial role, from the provincial, city, and […]
Senator Bong Go continued reaching communities affected by recent severe weather through successive relief distributions for typhoon-hit residents in Minalin and Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. Relief activities took place in the two municipalities followed by another round of assistance the following day as Go’s Malasakit Team sustained its support for families recovering from the typhoon’s effects. […]
Local integration is crucial to Unified 911’s success. House Committee on Public Order and Safety vice chairperson and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos urged local government units to integrate their own emergency response systems into the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline to help avoid confusion and address lapses in the system. “We need complete buy-in […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the delivery of integrated health and nutrition services during a visit to Sta. Barbara Central School on Thursday. The presidential visit highlighted the national government’s comprehensive strategy by integrating primary healthcare access, targeted nutrition, and heritage preservation in a single venue. President Marcos inspected primary healthcare activities under the […]
Senator Bong Go said the cheers and enthusiasm of young basketball fans gave him an added boost as he joined the UNTV Executive Face-Off describing sports as a welcome break from the demands of public service and a positive avenue for keeping the youth away from harmful vices. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on […]
To bridge the gap between classroom learning and evolving market demands, the Department of Education (DepEd) joined forces Tuesday with over 170 leaders across government, industry, and strategic economic sectors to align the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Curriculum and Work Immersion Program with emerging workforce trends. The high-level DepEd-Industry Dialogue on Global Competitiveness, Innovation, and […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the umbrella organization of all local government leagues in the country, mourned Wednesday the death of its national president, Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, remembering him as “a colleague who listened, a leader who built consensus.” Cua died Tuesday evening, Sept. 15, 2026, according to […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the enactment of Republic Act No. 12325, which strengthens the country’s free tertiary education program by prioritizing poor and disadvantaged students and expanding government support beyond public colleges and universities. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the measure recently, amending RA 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The […]