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MAYOR ISKO ORDERS 4-DAY WORK AT MANILA CITY HALL

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced that the city government will adopt a four-day work week with extended hours for city offices, except for essential and frontline agencies. In his “Talk to the People” public broadcast, Domagoso said the city is aligning with national energy conservation measures amid rising global oil prices […]

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DY HAILS TEACHERS AS ‘PILLARS OF SOCIETY’

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III hailed Filipino teachers as the “pillars of society” and reaffirmed the government’s push to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide to support quality education. Dy delivered the message as guest of honor and speaker during the 21st Founding Anniversary of the Schools Division Office of Cauayan City, where educators and […]

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SOLID NORTH PUSHES FOR LIBRENG SAKAY REVIVAL

Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos expressed her support for the  possible revival of the government’s Libreng Sakay program to help commuters amid an impending fare hike due to the rising prices of oil. “The revival of the Libreng Sakay program will benefit vulnerable sectors such as students and daily wage earners. I hope that […]

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SENATE OKS OFW FINANCIAL LITERACY ON 2ND READING

Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed elation over the Senate’s approval on second reading of the “Free OFW Financial Literacy Education Act” or Senate Bill (SB) No. 1910.  Tulfo, principal sponsor and one of the authors of SB No. 1910, said the timely bill provides for free financial literacy education for […]

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PANGILINAN PUSHES FOR JUSTICE REFORM COMMISSION

“A crisis of the justice system.” This is how Senator Kiko Pangilinan described the current state of the country’s judiciary as he pushed for the creation of a congressional commission to look into possible judicial reforms in the face of the multi-billion-peso flood control scam that has gripped the nation since August last year.  Senate […]

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ESCUDERO: GIVE SMALL BIZ SUPPORT, LENDING ACCESS

The surge in unemployment to 2.96 million Filipinos in January 2026 has led Senator Chiz Escudero to press for urgent action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), widely regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy that employs about two‑thirds of the national workforce. Citing the latest Labor Force Survey conducted by the […]

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SHS GRAD SCHOLARSHIP GETS 2ND READING HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure institutionalizing the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program (PMSP), which aims to help the country’s top senior high school (SHS) graduates pursue college even if their families have limited financial means.  House Bill No. 8477 seeks to establish a permanent national scholarship system that will provide financial […]

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MAYOR MORENO INSPECTS MANILA GAS STATION

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso conducted a surprise inspection at a gasoline station in Santa Cruz, Manila to ensure fuel retailers comply with government price directives amid rising oil costs. Domagoso said the inspection was part of the city government’s effort to protect consumers and ensure that gas stations follow allowable price adjustments […]

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PANGILINAN TO DA: FAST TRACK CASH AID FOR FARMERS

Amid the massive fuel price hike caused by the Middle East conflict, Senator Kiko Pangilinan appealed to the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast track the drafting of the implementing guidelines for the release of the P10-billion Presidential Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk. This is on top of the P75 million that the DA-Bureau of […]

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BONG GO WANTS STRONGER FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Senator Bong Go pushed for stronger disaster preparedness and fire safety measures as he dispatched his team to extend assistance to families affected by a recent fire incident in Barangay Benedicto, Jaro, Iloilo City.  In a video call, Go said, “Huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Magtulungan lang po tayo, sino ba naman ang magtutulungan […]