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Senator Kiko Pangilinan issued a clarion call to government agencies and the agricultural sector–farmers, fisherfolk, agri-entrepreneurs, and stakeholders–to unite and mobilize in pushing for sweeping reforms critical to national food security, rural development, and economic resilience. Pangilinan, who heads the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, emphasized the urgent need for systematic changes […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of both the Senate Committees on Youth and on Sports, expressed strong support for the planned Philippine Tennis Center in New Clark City, Tarlac, calling it a significant step toward nurturing young athletes and strengthening grassroots sports programs nationwide. The project, developed through a memorandum of understanding between the Bases Conversion […]
The House of Representatives needs to reassert its relevance by coming up with measures that would put a stop to the widespread corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways, Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez said. “The people are waiting to see if our chamber can reassert its relevance and act not out […]
Senator Bong Go expressed hope and optimism amid recent proposals to re-allocate funds for flood control to the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Program (MAIFIP). “I heard ngayon mayroon pong pondo for flood control for 2026, parang i-re-reallocate po ng Kongreso sa MAIFIP. Kung matutuloy po ito wala na pong dahilan na may […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed his support for the move to increase the budget for scholarships for children of combatants to improve the overall peace situation in the country. During the 2026 budget deliberation for the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) led by Dela Rosa as the Chairperson […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos on Tuesday gave assurances that his office is ready to extend assistance to those in his province who have suffered losses due to Super Typhoon Nando. “Even as we have yet to assess the total damage caused by Super Typhoon Nando, our fellow Abreños can rest assured that my […]
Notwithstanding the sudden heavy downpour, Senator Bong Go visited families affected by a fire incident in Barangay Culiat, Quezon City recently. Go asked the government to prioritize the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 12076 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which he also principally authored and co-sponsored. The law mandates the establishment of safe […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to restore P60 billion in funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), calling it a crucial step toward rebuilding public trust and strengthening the country’s healthcare system. “This is a welcome move, especially as our public hospitals and frontliners continue to face immense challenges. We […]
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), together with National University (NU) and key partners, is launching the inaugural leg of Pusong Hero For Net Zero: Run For Climate Action at NU Lipa and SM City Lipa. With more than 2,000 students, employees, and community members already confirmed, the event kicks off a 10-campus series […]
Michael Villagomez, head of general services at Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC), described how a newly inaugurated halfway house — advocated by Senator Bong Go — will unburden the daily struggles of patient guardians who travel to Manila from distant provinces. For Villagomez, the facility is more than a building; it is a lifeline for […]