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“Check structural integrity of all major infrastructure in the country.” This was the call of Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, causing significant damage to several structures and the death of at least 53 persons so far. Almost 7,000 individuals were […]
The House of Representatives has begun deliberations on a proposed Teacher Protection Bill aimed at strengthening safeguards for educators facing harassment, intimidation, threats, and other forms of abuse arising from the performance of their duties. During a recent hearing of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture, chaired by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairperson Representative Roman […]
Governor Sol Aragones fulfilled another healthcare commitment as a new CT Scan machine was officially delivered to San Pablo District Hospital, marking a significant step toward improving public healthcare services and expanding access to advanced diagnostic technology for Lagunenses. The turnover was led by Aragones together with the Laguna Health Team, highlighting the provincial government’s […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) underscored its leadership in regional energy regulation as it presented key outcomes from the 17th ASEAN Energy Regulatory Network (AERN) Meeting and its associated activities during the 44th Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) held at the Department of Energy (DOE) and chaired by Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella. The current […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), intercepted a shipment containing 4,050 grams of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or “shabu” with an estimated value of ₱27,540,000. The shipment originated from the United States of America and was bound for Mandaluyong City. The shipment arrived […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed a breakthrough peace agreement between the United States and Iran that is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route whose closure for more than 100 days drove up fuel, fertilizer, and freight costs, adding pressure on food production and inflation worldwide. “The reopening of […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said his departure from the Senate’s top post would not stop efforts to uncover the truth behind alleged irregularities in the country’s flood control program, framing the recent leadership battle as a larger struggle over corruption, constitutional independence, and public accountability. In a June 17 statement on social media titled “A […]
Students hailing from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will soon be prioritized as beneficiaries of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES), Senate President Win Gatchalian assured. The Senate recently ratified the bicameral conference committee report on Senate Bill No. 1894 and House Bill No. 8476, which seek to amend and strengthen the Universal Access to […]
Stressing Mindanao’s critical role in the country’s food supply, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said that the rehabilitation and recovery of Mindanao after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region must be a “strategic national priority.” Pangilinan co-sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution 447, introduced by Senator Joel Villanueva, to provide adequate funding for relief efforts in Mindanao following […]
PUP’s Dream S2Dio Is Setting Up a Game-Changing Event The game has changed, and Dream S2Dio is proving it. Dream S2Dio, a section of senior Marketing Management students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, unveils MarkQuests: Under the Gamefluence — a one-day esports-focused academic seminar on May 29, 2026 at Claro M. Recto Hall, […]