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Many Filipinos were raised to admire sacrifice. The parent who skipped meals so the children could eat. The sibling who gave up a dream to help the family. The OFW who endured years of loneliness so loved ones could have a better life. The provider who quietly carried burdens nobody else fully saw. These stories […]
Senator Bong Go urged the Department of Health to fill thousands of vacant government health positions, stressing that providing stable employment at home could help more Filipino healthcare workers build their careers in the country without having to endure prolonged separation from their families abroad. During the Senate hearing on the proposed 2027 health budget, […]
Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. said the majority public satisfaction with district representatives shows that the House of Representatives continues to perform its legislative and constituency duties even as it fulfills its constitutional responsibilities in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Abante made the statement following the latest OCTA Research Tugon […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto personally led the Laguna leg of the Malacañang-backed “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program held at the Laguna Sports Complex where a huge crowd gathered to witness the distribution of assistance intended for the province’s 681 barangays. Governor Sol Aragones graced the jampacked affair, which focused on the release of financial aid to […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), led the inspection of more than ₱199.7 million worth of shabu and high-grade marijuana intercepted in packages declared as personal effects at a warehouse in Pasay. The shipment, consisting of 15 boxes coming from Canada, was flagged by the BOC […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed about P4.3 billion worth of assistance and services to 542,000 beneficiaries in 269 local government units under the government’s Handog ng Pangulo program. The nationwide rollout includes support for rice, corn, high-value crops, livestock and fisheries, as well as assistance delivered through KADIWA ng Pangulo and the Kabuhayan at […]
Under the Marcos Administration’s “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” initiative, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto spearheaded the distribution of direct financial checks to 770 barangays across Cavite’s 22 cities and municipalities through their local leaders as part of the government’s commitment to grassroots empowerment. The high-impact financial rollout converts national resources into immediate local action, providing structured funding […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan voted “no” to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) elections, saying the polls are a critical part of the country’s democratic process and that delaying them is a disservice to the youth and local communities they hope to serve. “Hindi lumalakas ang demokrasya kapag dine-delay o pinopostpone. Lumalakas ito kapag mas […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2387, which seeks to fix the term of office of barangay officials and members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) to five years. The measure was approved during the chamber’s plenary session with 13 affirmative votes, 5 negative votes, and no abstention. Senate Bill No. […]
Quezon City, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts (UP AME) proudly unveils the exciting lineup of competitions and stage activities for AME Matsuri 2026, set to take place on August 14, 2026, at the Open Space between Vinzons Hall and the Student Union Building, UP Diliman. As part of UP AME’s […]