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The 24-member Central Luzon bloc has formally declared its “full, unequivocal, and resolute support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, further consolidating unity in the House of Representatives and bringing the total number of lawmakers publicly backing his leadership to 266. The declaration was made through a resolution adopted on December 15, led by […]
With electronic sports (esports) adding a gold to the Philippines’ medal haul in the ongoing 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, House Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and fellow Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte are leading a congressional push for the creation of a Philippine Esports Commission (PEC) to serve as the primary policy-making and […]
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the launch of the Bilis Kilos Action Center (BKAC) at the Manila City Hall as part of the City Government of Manila’s commitment to open governance. The BKAC is designed to accelerate the city government’s response to citizens’ concerns, complaints, and feedback, while strengthening transparency, accountability, and efficient […]
House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr., in his privilege speech, condemned the reported water cannon attack by Chinese forces that injured three Filipino fishermen near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, calling the incident a “clear and unacceptable violation of human rights and international law.”Abante […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin the rehabilitation of EDSA starting December 24 using the new technology from Japan. This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to find faster and more practical solutions to repair ESDA without disturbing motorists and commuters. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon […]
Officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation Office, and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted inspection and random drug testing among bus drivers in several terminals in Cubao, Quezon City.MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the multi-agency inspection is in line […]
The Department of Agriculture is tightening its monitoring of wet markets, intensifying surveillance to keep food prices in check as surging Christmas demand puts pressure on consumers’ wallets. The DA led a joint price and supply inspection at the Muñoz Public Market, moving ahead of the holiday rush and signaling tougher enforcement, with Assistant Secretary […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo clarified that the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) prohibits the presence of any politician in the payouts of cash assistance provided by the government. Tulfo set the record straight during the bicameral conference on the bill containing the P6.793-trillion national budget for next year as some lawmakers raised objection against the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the importance of establishing a national soil testing program as a cornerstone strategy to address the country’s ongoing rice crisis and ensure long-term food security. In light of rising rice prices, reduced farm productivity, and increasing pressure on domestic supply, Pangilinan said that scientific, data-driven interventions in increasing crop yields are […]
Senator Bong Go personally visited the fire-affected area in Barangay 164, Talipapa, Caloocan City to meet residents displaced by the December 1 blaze that impacted hundreds of families. During the visit, Go outlined the assistance being provided and discussed his ongoing efforts in the Senate to strengthen disaster preparedness and support mechanisms for communities affected […]