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DA ROLLS OUT ‘BENTENG BIGAS’ IN KALINGA

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the expanded rollout of Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in Kalinga, while distributing nearly P148 million in agricultural support to local farmers for 2026. The program, designed to strengthen rice and corn production, aligns with the government’s broader goal of […]

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GATCHALIAN: TRAIN CHILD DEV’T WORKERS

To strengthen the delivery of early childhood care and development (ECCD) programs and services across the country, Senator Win Gatchalian emphasized the urgent need to equip Child Development Workers (CDWs) with high-quality training and upskilling opportunities. Gatchalian made this call following the ceremonial graduation of CDWs and the launching of ECCD E-learning courses by the […]

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ERWIN TULFO DONATES 2 PATROL CARS TO IWAHIG PRISON

Senator Erwin Tulfo, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff Francis Tulfo, turned over two patrol cars to the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.  A staunch advocate for improving correctional facilities in the Philippines, Tulfo provided these patrol vehicles to complement the efforts of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in […]

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CAMSUR SOLONS WANT HARMONIZED LGU LAND USE PLANS

All local government units (LGUs) shall harmonize their respective land use plans with a science-based national framework, under a measure cleared recently by the House of Representatives to let the government carry out a unified “ridge-to reef” (R2R) approach to the protection and productive use of lands along with the development of infrastructure and settlements […]

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SquEEEze: The National Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Competition and Convention returns for its 28th iteration.

SquEEEze is a series of competitions organized to showcase the skills and knowledge of students in Science, Mathematics, and EEE concepts. It is an event that aims to unite aspiring young minds throughout the country for the advancement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering by conducting a national-level quiz contest, addressing and rectifying key issues through […]

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PICE-MUSC A.Y. 2025-2026 15TH DON TOMAS MAPÚA: NATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING QUIZ SHOW 

Second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning!  Fasten your faith, sprinkle your pixie dust, and prepare to take flight as the world of civil engineering once again rises above the clouds. Neverland calls, and only the boldest minds will soar.  The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Mapúa University Student Chapter proudly […]

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PUP JME Walks the Way with PRICEWISE—An Academic Event Strengthening Marketplace Literacy to Redefine Value

The PUP Junior Marketing Executives (PUP JME) successfully wrapped up PRICEWISE: Sustaining Market Uniformity, Creating Timeless Value last December 20, 2025 from 1 PM – 4PM, at the PUP Bulwagang Balagtas, delivering an insightful, interactive, and community-building event dedicated to elevating marketplace literacy through Everyday Low Pricing (EDLP). With an auditorium filled with students, faculty […]

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WHERE TO BEG, BORROW OR STEAL PARTY-LIST VOTES?

It is not easy to capture a double-digit percentage of the party-list votes of an entire province or city.  Voters only get to pick one, and only one, among hundreds of party-list groups on the ballot (156 party-list groups to be exact for the last May 12, 2025 midterm elections). Meaning to say, each party-list […]

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THE WINNERS WHO LOST

First published: February 9, 2021 | Last updated: July 24, 2025 Are there sure winners in a senatorial election? The first post-EDSA senatorial election was held on May 11, 1987. At that time, the country still elected 24 Senators. In 1992, 24 Senators were likewise elected, but the first 12 who obtained the highest number […]

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HOW DID THE NEWBIE PARTY-LIST GROUPS MAKE THE CUT?

In the aftermath of the midterm election of May 12, 2025, 19 incumbent party-list groups failed to secure enough votes to win another term. Based on the final results of the 2025 party-list race for the 20th Congress, or the 2025-2028 term, 54 party-list groups qualified to occupy a total of 63 seats. Out of […]