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Manila 2nd District Representative Rolando “CRV” Valeriano filed House Bill No. 8826, or the “AHON Act” (Agapay sa Hanapbuhay at Operasyon ng Negosyo), a targeted economic relief package designed to help workers, the middle class, and businesses cope with rising fuel prices and transport costs. Valeriano said the measure focuses on reducing transportation, logistics, and […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso gathered local community bakers at Bulwagang Bayan, Manila City Hall recently offering each participating community bakery a P25,000 subsidy from the city government. In exchange, participating bakeries are expected to hold the line on prices for 30 days on essential Filipino breads — pandesal, pandilimon, monay, and Spanish […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted the growing role of micro, small and medium enterprises in raising the value of farm and fishery output, saying these business ventures are key to creating jobs and boosting incomes in a sector where many remain among the country’s poorest. “Raw produce is only the beginning. The real […]
The Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Rated No. 2 in the Middleweight Division (160 lbs) and national athlete Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also present were Boxing and Other Contact Sports Division Assistant Chief […]
Driving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s push for stronger border security, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of seized smuggled pharmaceutical products and other goods valued at ₱53 million at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The shipment, which originated from China, was initially declared as containing 1,144 pet cages. A spot check revealed several […]
Following the government’s declaration of a national energy emergency due to the conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that it has allocated ₱1.2 billion to intensify its programs such as the TUPAD as livelihood assistance for vulnerable workers, including those in the transport sector who have lost income. […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the immediate use of existing appropriations and other available resources for agriculture and food security programs, while also urging stronger collaboration with the private sector to bolster the country’s local food systems amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian […]
In the wake of a fire that struck Barangay 23 in Pasay City, Senator Bong Go sent his team to assist affected families, underscoring the need for immediate relief and long-term support systems for disaster victims. Go reassured victims of his continued commitment to reach Filipinos in need despite his duties in the Senate. “Basta […]
The Philippines’ Unified 911 Emergency Response System is rapidly approaching full deployment, with cutting-edge communication technologies now in the hands of frontline responders—positioning the country to potentially operate one of the most advanced emergency response systems in Asia. Currently at nearly 60 percent completion, the initiative enables seamless, real-time communication among emergency responders across jurisdictions, […]
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 […]