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TIGRESSES HOLD OFF UE 

University of Santo Tomas averted a second-set collapse before sweeping the also-ran University of the East, 25-21, 26-24, 25-20, to stay firmly in the thick of the tight UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Women’s Volleyball Final Four race on Sunday afternoon at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. With their fifth win in six outings, the Golden Tigresses […]

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NU SOLIDIFIES SECOND SPOT 

National University overpowered Adamson University, 25-20, 25-21, 25-21, to solidify its hold on the second spot in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Lady Bulldogs notched their second straight win, improving their record to 8-3, while also completing a sweep of their elimination round head-to-head […]

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SPEAKER DY JOINS CAUAYAN CITY’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said that as Cauayan City marks 25 years of remarkable progress, the same unity and compassion that transformed it into a thriving city will be vital in helping the nation confront the challenges brought about by the Middle East crisis. Speaking before local leaders and stakeholders, Dy underscored that in […]

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LAGUNA FREE MEDS PROGRAM REACHES 200K RESIDENTS

The Provincial Government of Laguna continues to expand its healthcare program as nearly 200,000 residents receive free maintenance medicines every month through the Akay ni Gob Botika initiative.  Led by Governor Sol Aragones, the program now operates across all 24 municipalities and six cities in the province, ensuring wider and more equitable access to essential […]

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ERC, POWER PRODUCERS TACKLE WESM SUSPENSION

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) held a consultative meeting with the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) to discuss ERC’s proposed way forward, particularly the lifting of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) suspension and supported the publication of the Draft Resolution on the Modified Administered Price under ERC Case No. 2026-006 RM as a […]

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DA SENDS TRUCKS TO HELP BENGUET FARMERS 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has dispatched 18 trucks to transport vegetables from Benguet following reports of oversupply in the region that has left local farmers struggling to sell their harvest, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said. Tiu Laurel said the DA’s logistics teams, including the KADIWA program under the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance […]

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BOC COLLECTS P84.4B REVENUE IN MARCH 

Delivering on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen revenue generation while improving public service, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) exceeded its March 2026 collection target, generating ₱84.426 billion in revenues to support vital government programs and services for the Filipino people. Based on preliminary figures, the BOC surpassed its target of ₱83.237 billion by […]

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LACSON LAUDS DFA CHIEF FOR HORMUZ SAFE PASSAGE

Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson lauded Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for ensuring through quiet diplomacy the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. Lacson underscored the deal’s importance as he noted that the route is used by vessels that deliver 80 to […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR RESPONSIVE FUEL RELIEF MECHANISMS

Senator Bong Go, a co-author and co-sponsor of Republic Act No. 12316, underscored the need for more responsive fuel relief mechanisms while raising concerns from farmers and fisherfolk who have reportedly been left out of existing fuel subsidy programs that largely cover the transport sector. Go noted that rising fuel costs directly affect food production […]

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PANGILINAN WANTS JAIL TIME FOR CRISIS PROFITEERS

As the war in the Middle East drives up fuel and food prices, and as Filipinos observed Holy Week, Senator Kiko Pangilinan warned traders and retailers against exploiting the crisis, stressing that price gougers and hoarders face criminal charges. Pangilinan said the season, honoring the solemn remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice, should guide us toward compassion, […]