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A climate-resilient agriculture project targeting vulnerable farmers and fisherfolk in three Isabela municipalities formally kicked off with a project inception meeting in Tuguegarao City. The Transformative Climate Resilient Agriculture (TCRA) Project will introduce mobile solar-powered irrigation pumps, cash-plus support and cash-for-work opportunities in San Pablo, Santa Maria and Santo Tomas. The project is supported by […]
More than 983,000 public school teachers employed by the Department of Education (DepEd) received their ₱1,000 World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB), according to Eastern Samar Lone District Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales. “The ₱983.5 million funding for this year’s WTDIB is line-itemized in the 2026 General Appropriations Law, with a special provision to guarantee its […]
Senator Mark Villar congratulated and commended the Philippine delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after the country delivered its largest medal haul in 60 years, bringing home a total of 29 medals—four golds, nine silvers and sixteen bronzes. Villar said the remarkable performance of Filipino athletes is a source of national pride […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing measures to make formal credit more accessible to small-scale fisherfolk, saying financial support must reach those who help keep food on Filipino tables and are vital to the country’s food security. Pangilinan filed Senate Bill Nos. 2513 and 2514 to address the long-standing credit barriers that small-scale fishers face. SB […]
Senator Bong Go voted in favor of the passage of Senate Bill No. 1431, or the proposed “Revised Cooperative Code of the Philippines,” which was approved by the Senate on third and final reading through a 19-0-0 vote. Go is a co-author and co-sponsor of the measure, which seeks to amend the Cooperative Code of […]
Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative and Assistant Majority Leader Javi Benitez is pushing for comprehensive reforms to protect sugar farmers and strengthen the competitiveness of the Philippine sugar industry, saying the sector needs both immediate intervention and long-term structural solutions. Speaking at the press briefing following the LegisHear public consultation in Victorias City, Benitez said […]
Carrying forward its mission to bring care closer to the people, the Klinika ni Gob Mobile Clinic reached Barangay Canlalay, Biñan City delivering a full range of free medical, health, and government services to residents. Aragones personally led the program held at Lake Shore Colleges, reaffirming the administration’s core priority. “We still have much to […]
Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development Chairman Erwin Tulfo raised the alarm over an impending “Super El Niño” emphasizing that severe dry spells, skyrocketing prices of basic goods, and declining livelihoods can be mitigated through early planning and dedicated funding. Citing Department of Agriculture (DA) data on P6.87 billion in agricultural losses […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano challenged young people in Bulacan to help address recurring flooding and take an active role in shaping the future of their communities. “Alam ng Diyos ang paraan pero may kapangyarihan sa inyong mga bibig. Sabihin nyo ‘Lord, hindi mo ipamamana sa akin ng isang Bulacan na bahain,” Cayetano told […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan commended the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for their operation against Customs officials allegedly involved in the sale of frozen chicken meat meant for destruction, saying the incident underscores the need to intensify the fight against corruption within government ranks. Pangilinan also welcomed the BOC’s swift […]