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NORTH REMAINS SOLID FOR SPEAKER DY AMID COUP RUMORS

The 39-strong Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives on Thursday issued a manifesto declaring its “unequivocal support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as it highlighted the Speaker’s leadership, character, and steady hand in guiding the House of Representatives. House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos III of Ilocos Norte led the signing […]

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UP SECURES TWICE-TO-BEAT

Gerry Abadiano and Francis Nnoruka powered University of the Philippines to a 79-75 come-from-behind victory over Ateneo de Manila University, securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Final Four on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.To claim their sixth-straight twice-to-beat incentive, the Fighting Maroons had to overcome a 16-point […]

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BOHOL WELCOMES CEBU PACIFIC AIRBUS MAIDEN FLIGHT

The Provincial Government of Bohol warmly welcomed Cebu Pacific’s Airbus A330 as it landed for the first time at the Bohol-Panglao International Airport. The maiden flight carried 371 passengers from Manila. Governor Aris Aumentado, together with BPTO OIC Joanne Pinat, joined BPIA officials and key partners, including Aboitiz Airports Chief Operations Officer Terence Delomoney, Cebu […]

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RECTO’S APPOINTMENT AS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY LAUDED

House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan welcomed the appointment of Ralph Recto as Executive Secretary, describing him as a reliable, seasoned, and solutions-oriented public servant whose leadership will reinforce the operations of Malacañang. “We have long regarded Secretary Recto as a steady and discerning hand in government. His ability to navigate complex […]

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DA STARTS RESCUE OF UWAN-HIT ABACA FARMS IN BICOL

The Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), has joined forces with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to fast-track the rehabilitation of Bicol’s abaca industry after Super Typhoon Uwan left the region’s signature crop in ruins. Uwan’s onslaught devastated what has long been Bicol’s second agricultural lifeline after coconut. […]

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ERC CHIEF JUAN CAPS FIRST 100 DAYS WITH REFORMS

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan capped his first 100 days in office with reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accelerating regulatory processes, and improving service for electricity consumers.Juan, who assumed office on August 11, said his vision of a “New ERC” is focused on streamlined procedures, stronger technical capability, and […]

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LOTILLA: PH COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE MINING

Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla emphasized the Philippines’ commitment to responsible and innovative mineral development as the transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates worldwide. In his opening address at the Philippines–Sweden Smart Mining Forum, Lotilla highlighted that the Philippines, as a resource-rich country, has both a responsibility and an opportunity to adapt to this shift, ensuring […]

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TULFO: LET DILG HANDLE BRGY EXECS DEATH BENEFITS

Senator Erwin Tulfo called for the transfer of the budget for the death benefits of Barangay Officials from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), for swifter distribution. At the Senate deliberation for the 2026 DBM budget, Tulfo pointed out the tedious process for the family […]

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PANGILINAN DEFENDS P184B AGRI DEPARTMENT BUDGET

Senator Kiko Pangilinan defended and sponsored the P184.09-billion proposed budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies, hurdling through questions raised by his colleagues on the agency’s various programs meant to uplift the lives of farmers and fisherfolk. In his opening statement, the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and […]

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BONG GO TO DOH: PAY UNPAID HEA OF HEALTH WORKERS

Senator Bong Go asked fellow legislators during the plenary deliberation for the budget of the Department of Health (DOH) to include in its allocation an additional P1.4 Billion to finally fully pay the remaining unpaid health emergency allowance (HEA) of health workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go, as one of the authors and […]