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Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude after being named among the distinguished awardees of the Duyan Ka ng Magiting Awards 2026. Go was one of the “Natatanging Pilipino sa Larangan ng Paglilingkod sa Tao at sa Bayan” awardees given by the Gawad Pilipino held in celebration of Philippine Independence Day at the Armed Forces of […]
Every single person can make a huge impact on the environment through simple, everyday choices. From reducing food waste, saving household energy, minimizing single-use plastics and reusing containers, small collective habits help lower the carbon footprint and conserve global resources. That’s why the fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run on June 28, 2026, is […]
“Check structural integrity of all major infrastructure in the country.” This was the call of Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, causing significant damage to several structures and the death of at least 53 persons so far. Almost 7,000 individuals were […]
Stressing Mindanao’s critical role in the country’s food supply, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said that the rehabilitation and recovery of Mindanao after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region must be a “strategic national priority.” Pangilinan co-sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution 447, introduced by Senator Joel Villanueva, to provide adequate funding for relief efforts in Mindanao following […]
Senator Bong Go called for unity, faster assistance, and immediate recovery efforts for earthquake-hit communities in General Santos City as he personally visited affected families recently. Speaking before residents, Go said the needs of disaster victims must come first, especially at a time when many families are trying to rebuild their homes, livelihoods, and daily […]
Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao, National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Sarangani province for a briefing last Monday (15 June 2026) to assess the damage and coordinate emergency response efforts. During the meeting, Almeda updated the President on Sarangani’s power situation, highlighting ongoing […]
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for stronger protections for student-athletes following the tragic drowning of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during an off-campus training activity. Having played in the UAAP as a varsity athlete during his college years, Pangilinan said the incident struck a deeply personal chord and underscored long-standing concerns about athlete […]
Senator Chiz Escudero maintained that the national government should consider non‑tax revenue options, including the bidding out of exploration and production agreements over the country’s indigenous coal resources. Escudero made the statement as economic managers continue to study ways to strengthen revenue generation to sustain social protection programs, energy transition efforts, and long‑term fiscal stability. […]
A member of the House of Representatives’ higher and technical education committee hailed the launch of a scholarship program for aspiring teachers, saying it would help attract the best minds to the teaching profession. “The Teacher Education Scholarship Program could prove crucial in encouraging outstanding high school graduates to go into the teaching profession and […]
The Right to Information (RTI) bill cleared by the House of Representatives seeks to require all government offices, including local government units (LGUs), to each assign an RTI officer (RIO) and RTI decision maker (RDO) to process and keep track of all requests for information in their respective workplaces, according to Deputy Majority Leader Luigi […]