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WHY SOME PEOPLE FEEL DRAINED AFTER GIVING

Many Filipinos are naturally generous. We give food even when portions are small. We help family before helping ourselves. We contribute quietly during emergencies. We adjust.We sacrifice.We show up. And often, we do these things without being asked twice. There is beauty in that kind of generosity. But there is also a quieter reality many […]

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UAAP EMBRACES ‘FOR EVERYONE’ VISION

Far Eastern University is opening UAAP Season 89 with a message that goes beyond the competition on the court: the UAAP is #ForEveryone. As this season’s host, FEU is using the theme to recognize not only the student-athletes who take center stage, but also the coaches, officials, student journalists, volunteers, alumni, partners, fans, and other […]

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PANTRY PROGRAM REACHES REMOTE LAGUNA BARANGAY

Undeterred by rain, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones brought the Provincial Government’s  Pantry program to Sitio Magalolon, Barangay San Antonio in Kalayaan town, delivering free chicken and fresh vegetables to thousands of residents. The activity further expands the provincial government’s reach, bringing direct assistance even to far-flung communities across the province. Joining Aragones during the distribution […]

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DY LAUDS METROBANK OUTSTANDING FILIPINO AWARDEES

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III urged Filipinos to use their skills and talents not only to achieve personal success, but also to improve the lives of others and contribute to nation-building. In his speech honoring the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, Speaker Dy said this year’s awardees exemplify the true meaning of going “Beyond Excellence” […]

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DA EYES CANAL SYSTEM TO FIX CANDABA SWAMP FLOODING

The Department of Agriculture is looking at a major infrastructure project that could turn Pampanga’s flood-prone Candaba Swamp into a vast water storage, irrigation, and agricultural transport network, with canals potentially stretching 100 meters wide and reaching 7 meters deep. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the DA has commissioned a P150-million study with […]

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BOC GENERATES P664B REVENUE FROM JAN-AUG 2026

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) sustained its strong revenue performance, collecting ₱664.776 billion from January to August 2026—the highest collection ever recorded by the Bureau for the first eight months of a year.  The amount exceeded its ₱659.309 billion target by ₱5.467 billion, based on the Bureau’s preliminary collection report. The BOC’s collections for the […]

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DOT, KLOOK RENEW AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP PH TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a multi-year strategic partnership to grow Philippine tourism. The partnership will leverage Klook’s global marketing reach and extensive network of local operators to drive tourism demand through campaigns such as “Discover More to […]

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LACSON BACKS BUDGET HIKE FOR OMBUDSMAN’S OFFICE

Senator Ping Lacson is pushing for a higher 2027 budget and expanded fiscal autonomy for the Office of the Ombudsman similar to the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act (RA 12233), while proposing that a portion of funds restituted to the national government in corruption cases including the flood control scandal be earmarked to augment the agency’s […]

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ALAN CAYETANO SENDS AID TO PAMPANGA FLOOD VICTIMS

The emergency response team of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano brought food, water, and grocery packs to flood-hit communities and vulnerable sectors across Pampanga as some areas remained submerged for nearly a month. The team visited the municipalities of Candaba and Macabebe before proceeding to the municipalities of Apalit, Sasmuan, Bacolor, and the City […]

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ATHLETES BOATWRIGHT, RAMOS NOW NATURALIZED PINOYS

Senator Bong Go welcomed the enactment of laws granting Philippine citizenship to basketball standout Bennie Boatwright and Filipino-American wrestler Matthew James Ramos, calling the development another investment in the country’s ability to compete on the international sporting stage. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, is an author and co-sponsor of the measures that […]