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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Procurement Service–Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) and the Office of the President entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the centralized procurement of airline tickets for government agencies through the PS-DBM PhilGEPS eMarketplace, under the Government Fares Agreement (GFA). During the MOA signing on March 10, 2026, at the Malacañan Palace, PS-DBM, […]
Amid the series of double-digit fuel price hikes, Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed the establishment of a regular, continuing government program that would provide targeted financial aid to qualified beneficiaries in the farm and fisheries, and transport sectors. Yamsuan filed House Bill (HB) 8340 which aims to set up a comprehensive […]
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs convened a joint hearing to assess the impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East on Filipinos in the region and to oversee the Philippine Government’s crisis response efforts. The hearing was led by Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairperson Representative […]
While rice prices in Cebu have surged to record highs—some varieties now selling for more than ₱70 per kilogram due to limited supply, rising fuel costs, and recent natural disasters, Bohol continues to demonstrate stability through its Bol-anon Rice Program, offering rice at an affordable ₱36 per kilo.According to Governor Erico Aris Aumentado the program […]
The Department of Agriculture cracked down on underperforming contractors and suppliers in 2025, imposing roughly P81 million in penalties for delayed deliveries of farm inputs and slow implementation of government funded projects that disrupted key agricultural programs. The sanctions were compiled by the agency’s regional field offices following a directive issued recently by Agriculture Secretary […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan said that creating a Joint Congressional Commission on Justice System Reform will not only bring about much-needed reforms in the country’s judiciary system, but also provide equal opportunities and access to justice to Filipinos from all walks of life. In his opening statement during the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights […]