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LACTATION STATIONS IN BRGY HEALTH CENTERS PUSHED

In time for Women’s Month Celebration this year, Pampanga Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Bill No. 8811 which mandates the establishment of lactation (breastfeeding) stations in Rural Health Units (RHU) and Barangay Health Centers (BHC), and providing for human milk banks meeting standards by the Department of Health (DOH). Under HB 8811, lactation […]

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DY: PH SCALES DOWN 2026 AIPA HOSTING

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that the Philippines’ hosting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meetings this year will be scaled down by limiting in-person activities to the General Assembly in October and the Interface Meeting in November, while shifting all preparatory meetings to virtual platforms. Dy said the move is in line with […]

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DY INSPECTS NEW ISABELA POST-HARVEST FACILITIES

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III led the inspection and inauguration of key post-harvest facilities in Isabela, highlighting the government’s intensified push to strengthen agricultural productivity, reduce losses, and improve farmers’ incomes. Dy said the newly inaugurated facilities represent concrete steps toward improving the productivity and income of Filipino farmers, stressing that […]

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HOUSE LAUNCHES SUPORTA SA BAYAN DESK PROGRAM

The House of Representatives is improving how it serves Filipinos in need through the Suporta sa Bayan Desk (SBD), a centralized program that streamlines requests for assistance so that these can be provided faster and more efficiently.  Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the initiative is part of the chamber’s efforts to make government support […]

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STATE-RUN MARITIME COLLEGE IN EASTERN SAMAR EYED

Lawmakers have filed proposed legislation to establish Eastern Samar’s first state-run maritime college, opening new pathways for high school graduates from rural communities to pursue their dreams of becoming globally competitive seafarers. Under House Bill No. 7693, a College of Maritime Studies would be established at the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) campus in the […]

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AID FOR FARMERS AMID BIOFUEL BLENDING HALT URGED

House Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan urged the national government to provide direct financial subsidies to coconut farmers and workers who stand to be adversely affected by the looming temporary suspension of mandatory biofuel blending. Libanan stressed that while efforts to ease rising fuel prices are necessary, safeguards must be put in place to protect millions […]

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HOUSE PASSES 17 LEDAC PRIORITY BILLS 

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III cited the strong legislative output of the House of Representatives, reporting that 17 of 52 priority measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) have been passed amid mounting economic and global challenges. Delivering his closing speech before Congress adjourned for its Holy Week break, Dy credited the collective […]

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SPEAKER DY BACKS RIGHT TO INFORMATION BILL

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III welcomed the approval by the House Committee on Public Information of the substitute bill on the proposed Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2026, saying the measure would empower citizens and strengthen the country’s fight against corruption. Dy said institutionalizing the people’s right to access information is a crucial […]

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BENITEZ IS NOW 1 OF 3 NEW HOUSE DEPUTY SPEAKERS

Three new Deputy Speakers were elected during the plenary session of the House of Representatives. The new House leaders are Bacolod Representative Albee Benitez, Pangasinan Representative Maria Rachel Arenas and Cebu Representative Duke Frasco.  The new House leaders are Bacolod Representative Albee Benitez, Pangasinan Representative Maria Rachel Arenas and Cebu Representative Duke Frasco.  Deputy Speakers […]

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BONG GO LAUDS OROQUIETA HEALTH CENTER TURNOVER

Senator Bong Go’s team witnessed the turnover of the Super Health Center in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental recently. Present during the turnover of the Super Health Center were Misamis Occidental Vice Governor Rowena Gutierrez, Oroquieta City Mayor Lemuel Acosta, City Councilor Arti Enanoria, and Barangay Apil Captain Roy Bongcayao, among others. “Magseserbisyo ako sa abot […]