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PHILRECA RESTORES POWER IN TYPHOON-HIT AREAS

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) commends the unwavering commitment and solidarity demonstrated by electric cooperatives (ECs) across the country as they mobilize response teams under the NEA-PHILRECA-EC Task Force Kapatid (TFK) in coordination with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to assist in the massive restoration and rehabilitation of distribution lines and facilities […]

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CUA LAUDS DILG’S GROWING ‘KALINISAN’ MOVEMENT

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua lauded a burgeoning movement among barangays across the country. “I would like to congratulate the Department of Interior and Local Government for organizing the KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan) sa Bagong Pilipinas Program. This is a simple […]

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VALERIANO WANTS CRACKDOWN ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Manila 2nd District Representative Rolando Valeriano pushed for “heightened implementation of our country’s Anti-Human Trafficking laws, regulations, and international agreements” in a privilege speech at the House of Representatives. “I manifest my support for the Department of Justice, Department of Migrant Workers, and Department of Foreign Affairs and their attached agencies, particularly for programs that […]

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MANILA PUBLIC LIBRARIES LINK UP WITH ACADEME

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the signing of the Manila Academic–Public Library Educational Consortium, an initiative designed to link the city’s public libraries with major academic institutions.The ceremony marked the formal creation of a unified framework for literacy programs and shared educational services in the capital. “Pinirmahan po natin ngayong araw ang […]

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DTI, CONVERGE PARTNER FOR MSME DIGITAL ECONOMY

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has taken another significant step in advancing the digital transformation of Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a new partnership with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As part of DTI’s broader push to equip MSMEs for the digital economy, the […]

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TIU LAUREL BATS FOR HYDROPOWER IN AGRI SECTOR

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged closer integration between the country’s hydropower and agriculture strategies, saying water-based energy projects can simultaneously advance food security, rural development, and the Philippines’ long-term renewable energy goals. Speaking at the 3rd Philippine Hydro Summit & Exhibition in Manila, Tiu Laurel said the country cannot meet its clean-energy ambitions—35 […]

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AUCTION OF SEIZED DISCAYA VEHICLES GENERATES P38M

In a bold affirmation of accountability and justice, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has transformed seized assets into meaningful gains for the nation, generating ₱38,211,710 from the sealed-bidding public auction of motor vehicles linked to the Discaya Family.  This milestone underscores that violations of the law carry consequences, and that the Filipino people ultimately benefit […]

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LEGARDA WANTS PHILHEALTH BUDGET FULL RESTORATION

Senator Loren Legarda called for full transparency on PhilHealth’s funding during deliberations on the 2026 national budget, stressing that mandated subsidies must be properly allocated and released. In her interpellation on the General Principles of the 2026 General Appropriations Bill, Legarda raised concerns over gaps in PhilHealth’s budget for 2024, 2025, and 2026.  The veteran […]

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PANGILINAN DEFENDS JUDICIARY BUDGET

Senator Kiko Pangilinan sponsored and defended the P67.755-billion budget of the judiciary, underscoring the importance of augmenting its financial resources to modernize its systems, open up more courts and hire additional personnel, and reach marginalized Filipinos for the delivery of justice and accountability.  In his opening statement as chair of the Senate Committee on Justice […]

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ALAN CAYETANO WANTS HIGHER DMW BUDGET

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano questioned the small budget the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is receiving despite its critical role in supporting millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). During the Senate deliberation on the DMW’s proposed 2026 budget, Cayetano said the government must explain why an agency that protects workers bringing in billions […]