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BARICUATRO BACKS ‘TRABAHO PARA SA BAYAN’ PLAN

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro expressed support for the regional launch of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025–2034 of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Central Visayas (DEPDev 7) held at the Level 1 Atrium of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.“We recognize that employment is not just about numbers — it is about dignity, opportunity, […]

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SPEAKER DY PUSHES FOR PEOPLE-CENTERED ASEAN

The House of Representatives formally launched the Philippine Presidency of the 47th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), with Speaker Bojie Dy urging legislatures in Southeast Asia to strengthen peace and prosperity by delivering credible laws, transparent processes, and results that improve people’s daily lives.  In his keynote address, Dy said the Philippines assumes the AIPA Presidency […]

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PARK FOR SENIOR CITIZENS BREAKS GROUND IN MANILA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the local government of Manila City, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Senior Citizens’ Park and Pet Park located in Pandacan, Manila City. The proposed park is a flagship initiative under Metro Manila’s Green Green Green (G3) Project, which […]

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MALAYSIA DONATES SOLAR LIGHTS TO PH RED CROSS

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) received a donation of P150,000 in cash and 20 sets of solar lights from the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila and the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industries Philippines (MCCI) to support communities in Cebu affected by the recent earthquake and typhoons. The Embassy of Malaysia and the MCCI has […]

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DA LAUNCHES CRAYFISH PILOT FARM IN NUEVA ECIJA

In a province known as the country’s main producer of rice, the Department of Agriculture is testing the commercial viability of a very different crop: the Australian redclaw crayfish. The DA is hopeful that the high value species can help reshape local aquaculture in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel led the ceremonial […]

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PIA CAYETANO LAUDS MALAMPAYA NATURAL GAS DISCOVERY

“This is great news for our energy security, as this discovery will contribute to price stability,” Senator Pia Cayetano said, welcoming the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1.  The veteran legislator noted that strengthening indigenous sources of natural gas helps reduce exposure to volatile global fuel prices and supports a more stable power supply over the […]

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TULFO: CHECK DEPED E-GASTPE PROGRAM FOR ABUSES

Senator Raffy Tulfo scrutinized the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program, which he said is being abused by some officials. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Tulfo questioned the application process for E-GASTPE and asked who are actually being accepted into […]

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PANGILINAN WARNS: BE VIGILANT VS CORRUPT JUDICIARY

Stressing that combating corruption in the country depends on a functioning justice system, Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the Filipino public to remain vigilant against an abusive judiciary that allows government and elected officials to escape accountability.  “This is not just a corruption issue. This is also a judiciary system justice issue. Mas malawak pa nga. […]

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MENTAL HEALTH TELE-COUNSELING IN SCHOOLS PUSHED

Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is eyeing the establishment of a free online-based counseling program in public schools to make  anti-bullying and mental health support services easily accessible to students.   Yamsuan said his proposed tele-counseling program under House Bill (HB) 5240 will further expand the scope of the  newly implemented school-based mental health support and […]

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WHERE TO BEG, BORROW OR STEAL PARTY-LIST VOTES?

It is not easy to capture a double-digit percentage of the party-list votes of an entire province or city.  Voters only get to pick one, and only one, among hundreds of party-list groups on the ballot (156 party-list groups to be exact for the last May 12, 2025 midterm elections). Meaning to say, each party-list […]