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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called for stronger monitoring and targeted government action against child stunting as he pressed authorities to improve how they identify children who need help. Cayetano made the call during his interpellation on Senate Bill No. 2272 or the Expanded National Nutrition Program Act, one of the 24 priority bills […]
The government should continue to pursue companies that profit off the sale of substandard fertilizers to serve as deterrent to others, a member of the House of Representatives agriculture and food committee said. “We must be relentless in putting to justice those who seek to hoodwink the government and our farmers by violating fertilizer regulations […]
Senator Chiz Escudero’s proposal to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years to ensure long-term stability in grassroots governance has received a multi-sectoral support during Monday’s public hearing of the Senate Sub-Committee on Local Government. In a committee hearing presided by Escudero, representatives from the Liga ng mga Barangay, […]
Amid growing concerns over student mental health and school violence, the national government plans to spend P802 million next year to hire a total of 2,021 new guidance counselors for public elementary and high schools in a bid to strengthen the mental health services of the Department of Education (DepEd), House Minority Leader and 4Ps […]
With the fast-track modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) gaining traction among Filipinos, Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte is hoping that the 20th Congress would take action in its Second Regular Session on twin proposals to beef up our military’s defense capabilities in the face of increasing national security […]
Camarines Sur’s technology-focused School of the Future is almost complete, and will soon be equipped with world-class facilities designed to upskill young Camsurenos in digital technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, cybersecurity and other future-ready know-how to enable them to compete, innovate and lead in the global cyberspace, Governor LRay Villafuerte said. Villafuerte said this ultramodern […]
“No parent should have to bury their child.” These were the words uttered by Senator Bong Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth, as he addressed the chamber’s plenary, visibly affected by the latest shooting incident involving young learners. Speaking after he filed Senate Bill No. 2413, or the Safe Schools and Violence Prevention […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]