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A vice chairperson of the House committee on public order and safety has called on the government to intensify its crackdown on illegal gaming and scam operations in the country. Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos stressed that “we must strengthen our efforts against illegal gaming and scam operations to ensure that we are not […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III personally directed the House Committee on Agriculture and Food to look into the government’s El Niño response and ensure that relief funds are fully and transparently used to help the hardest-hit farmers and fisherfolk. This was stressed by Committee Chair and Quezon 1st District Representative Wilfrido Mark Enverga, who said […]
Recognizing the invaluable role of the elderly in shaping families and communities, the Provincial Government through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office spearheaded the Elderly Filipino Week celebration at the Capitol Gym, gathering senior citizens across Northern Samar for a day of wellness, charity and knowledge sharing on their rights and privileges. Commissioner Gloria […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza outlined the Bureau’s tax modernization initiatives and long-term institutional reforms under its DARES agenda at the 5th SGV Tax Symposium 2026, held in Makati City, emphasizing immediate improvements in taxpayer services alongside lasting changes in Philippine tax administration. In his presentation titled “BIR D.A.R.E.S.: Driving Change, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is strengthening measures to protect rice production from the impacts of an intensifying El Niño, building on improved seeds, expanded irrigation, better farm monitoring, and lessons from previous drought episodes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the country is now better equipped to manage prolonged dry spells, with advances […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have joined forces to provide free jeepney rides in select parts of Metro Manila as the country ramps up preparations for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings. The initiative is expected to […]
Public anger combined with sustained vigilance could be key to countering the greed and callousness of lawmakers behind questionable insertions in the proposed 2027 national budget, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson expressed hope that the “kapalmuks” behind the attempts to mangle the budget anew would be proven wrong by the efforts of lawmakers and budget […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is calling for an online public accountability dashboard to track the use of funds and monitor the government’s response to the impact of strong El Niño. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform directed his call to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. himself. “I call on the […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for skills development, employment, and sustainable livelihood opportunities as scholars completed their technical-vocational training programs at Skills Solution Training and Assessment Center in San Fabian, Pangasinan. The graduates completed training courses designed to equip them with practical, industry-relevant competencies that can help them pursue employment and improve their families’ […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is stepping up its nationwide push to safeguard learners, teachers, and school personnel by rolling out a comprehensive campus safety initiative under the Safe School Environment Audit (SSEA). The SSEA replaces fragmented safety programs with a unified checklist that measures a campus’ overall readiness. It consolidates disaster risk reduction, child […]