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MTERRA SOLAR PROJECT DELIVERS POWER TO LUZON GRID

Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), has successfully energized the MTerra Solar project as a generator – marking the moment the facility went live and began delivering electricity to the grid. The milestone marks the first electron from MTerra Solar sent through to the Luzon grid, signaling that the facility is […]

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SOLID NORTH PUSHES FOR LIBRENG SAKAY REVIVAL

Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos expressed her support for the  possible revival of the government’s Libreng Sakay program to help commuters amid an impending fare hike due to the rising prices of oil. “The revival of the Libreng Sakay program will benefit vulnerable sectors such as students and daily wage earners. I hope that […]

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ESCUDERO: GIVE SMALL BIZ SUPPORT, LENDING ACCESS

The surge in unemployment to 2.96 million Filipinos in January 2026 has led Senator Chiz Escudero to press for urgent action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), widely regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy that employs about two‑thirds of the national workforce. Citing the latest Labor Force Survey conducted by the […]

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BONG GO WANTS STRONGER FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Senator Bong Go pushed for stronger disaster preparedness and fire safety measures as he dispatched his team to extend assistance to families affected by a recent fire incident in Barangay Benedicto, Jaro, Iloilo City.  In a video call, Go said, “Huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Magtulungan lang po tayo, sino ba naman ang magtutulungan […]

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YAMSUAN: GIVE VULNERABLE SECTORS FUEL SUBSIDIES

Amid the series of double-digit fuel price hikes, Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed the establishment of a regular, continuing government program that would provide targeted financial aid to qualified beneficiaries in the farm and fisheries, and transport sectors. Yamsuan filed House Bill (HB) 8340 which aims to set up a comprehensive […]

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ESCUDERO: GO AFTER FUEL HOARDERS, PROFITEERS

Senator Chiz Escudero called for the strict and full enforcement of the law against fuel hoarding and profiteering to safeguard Filipino families from opportunists seeking to exploit the ongoing Middle East crisis.  Escudero said that while global instability continues to drive uncertainty in oil prices, local profiteers must not be allowed to exploit the crisis […]

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BONG GO WANTS MORE JOBS FOR TECH-VOC GRADUATES

Senator Bong Go reiterated the importance of technical-vocational education to increase the prospects of graduates for employment, rise from their current condition, and contribute to communities. In his message during the graduation ceremony of scholars from Greenhand Integrated Farm in Basey, Samar, Go said, “Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) at […]

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION BILL SET FOR HOUSE PANEL OK

The  Right To Information (RTI)  Bill  has inched closer to committee approval in the House of Representatives after the Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with consolidating its various versions and  finetuning its provisions concluded deliberations on the measure, Parañaque 2nd District Brian Raymund Yamsuan said Tuesday.  Yamsuan has instructed the secretariat of the House Committee on Public Information  to draft […]

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ESCUDERO TO PRIVATE SECTOR: ADOPT 4-DAY WORKWEEK

Senator Chiz Escudero urged private companies to consider adopting Malacañang‑backed four‑day onsite workweek or implement staggered work‑hour schemes as the country aims to cushion the impact of fuel price hikes and broader economic disruptions amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Escudero said such flexible arrangements could help reduce daily transportation demand, lower operating costs, […]

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SOLONS PUSH FOR EMPLOYMENT AFTER MATERNITY LEAVE

As the country commemorates National Women’s Month, a lawmaking tandem called for the passage of a bill that would institutionalize return-to-work programs for women after childbirth or care-related career breaks. “The Women Back-to-Work bill seeks to help women who wish to return to work after leaving to give birth or care for their families. Even […]