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BONG GO LAUDS GRANDMASTER JOEY ANTONIO FOR WINS

Senator Bong Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, lauded Filipino Grandmaster Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. for bringing pride to the Philippines.  “Nandito po ngayon kami sa Senado. Nire-recognize po ang ating legendary sa chess na si Rogelio Antonio. Nanalo po siya sa Melbourne Chess Open noong April 2025 at naka-four golds naman siya […]

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Government

NEW ERC CHIEF: NO BACKLOGS, FASTER PUBLIC SERVICE

As Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan formally took his oath as the new head of the Commission on Monday, 11 August 2025, he issued a strong call for unity and decisive action within the ERC to address the backlog of cases, urging the workforce to act with both […]

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PANGILINAN, TIU LAUREL UNITE FOR FOOD SECURITY

With two “Kikos”–Senator Kiko Pangilinan and Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr.–heading the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform and the Department of Agriculture (DA), respectively, the country’s agricultural sector can now move toward its goal of empowering farmers and ensuring food security. Pangilinan personally visited the DA office recently to meet with […]

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Science & Technology

NGA 911 PH EXPANDS SERVICES IN MORONG, MAMBAJAO

Residents and visitors of Morong town in Rizal and the municipality of Mambajao in Camiguin Island can now make emergency calls to their 911 command centers using their preferred messaging apps. NGA 911 Philippines, provider of next generation, advanced emergency communication systems in the country, has activated its secure, omnichannel platform called NEXiS Message in […]

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Politics

BONG GO BACKS HAZARD PAY FOR DISASTER RESPONDERS

Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team visited and aided flood-hit families in Cebu City. The relief operations were successfully conducted in Barangay Mabolo in coordination with Barangay Captain Atty. Daniel Francis Arguedo and Barangay Cogon Pardo in coordination with Barangay Captain Jay Bacalso. Food packs, shirts, foldable fans, pens, basketballs, and volleyballs were distributed to a […]

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ALAN CAYETANO: KEEP 2026 GAA PROCESS TRANSPARENT

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano signed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, mandating full public disclosure of key documents related to the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and urged transparency in both the budget process and government loan transactions. The resolution seeks to strengthen fiscal transparency and reinforce public trust in government spending. This move comes after […]

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LUMAGUI THANKS BIR EMPLOYEES FOR IMPROVED SERVICES

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. led the agency in commemorating its 121st founding anniversary by paying tribute to the people behind the Bureau’s growing impact and performance. On a post in his official Facebook page, Lumagui said “what we’re really celebrating is not just 121 years of service — but the […]

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Politics

ESCUDERO FILES BILL TO REVIVE PH FILM INDUSTRY

Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed a landmark bill aimed at revitalizing the Philippine movie industry by granting tax exemptions and incentives to accredited stakeholders, while also institutionalizing the Nora Aunor Award for Film Excellence to honor outstanding cinematic works. The proposed measure, enrolled as Senate Bill No. 283 or the “Nora Aunor Act,” seeks […]

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ESCUDERO: PENALIZE AI MISUSE IN INVESTMENT SCAMS

Senate President Chiz Escudero is seeking prison terms and penalties to prevent the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false information, malign individuals, and promote shady investment schemes for financial gain. “Used properly, AI could serve as a powerful tool for education, business, and other fields for improving productivity, research and finding solutions […]

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NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN GOV’T CONTRACTS PUSHED

Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed confidence that Senate Bill No. 783, which disqualifies public officials and their relatives up to fourth civil degree from entering into government contracts, will further sharpen the country’s procurement safeguards as part of the continuing efforts to fight graft and corruption. In filing the bill, Escudero said the measure directly […]