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House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to the late former Speaker Pro Tempore Raul A. Daza for his more than five decades of public service, describing his life as an example of dedication, conviction, and commitment to the Filipino people. In a eulogy delivered on his behalf by Senior Deputy Speaker Ferdinand “Dinand” […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and a delegation of lawmakers were welcomed recently by Laguna Governor Sol Aragones and Calamba City officials as LegisHear brought discussions on a comprehensive flood mitigation and management plan for the Laguna Lake Basin directly to residents and stakeholders. Hosted by Calamba City Lone District Representative Charisse Anne […]
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vice Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo issued a precaution to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in France, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, amid chaotic incidents due to different issues. Tulfo said that Filipino workers should be wary of the violent clashes between protesters and authorities in France, particularly in Paris. “To our fellowmen in […]
“Trouble should be seen as an opportunity for order, an opportunity for better relations, an opportunity for discussions, an opportunity for diplomacy.” This was the message of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano as he called for a measured approach to disputes involving the Philippines and China, stressing that the country must defend its sovereignty […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan began scrutinizing how government agencies are implementing the Sagip Saka Act during the Department of Education’s proposed budget hearing emphasizing the need to maximize the law’s potential to provide farmers and fisherfolk with stable markets for their produce. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform is the […]
Bacolod Representative Albee Benitez raised concerns with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) regarding delays in the payout of the Tulong Dunong Program. Benitez stressed the impact these delays may have on students who depend on financial assistance to continue their studies. “Our students cannot afford further delays,” the legislator said. CHED explained that while […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso expressed full support for the Manila Waterfront City reclamation project, calling it the most significant development the city has undertaken in modern history and a lasting opportunity for the next generation of Manileños. The Manila Waterfront City is a 318-hectare mixed-use development along Manila Bay, envisioned as a […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian is seeking to boost economic resilience by providing an avenue for thousands of job seekers to connect with potential employers. With unemployment rate settling at 5.3% in August, Gatchalian emphasized the urgent need for gainful employment and shield Filipino families from the financial burden of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. “Importante […]
Senator Bong Go called for intensified and preemptive government action as worsening El Niño conditions have placed 106 cities and municipalities across five regions under a state of calamity, affecting hundreds of thousands of Filipinos and inflicting billions of pesos in agricultural losses. Go stressed that government agencies and local government units must act before […]
Sorsogon’s family poverty rate dropped to 15.1 percent in 2025 from 28.4 percent in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), a dramatic decline that highlights the enduring impact of infrastructure and policy reforms put in place by Senator Chiz Escudero during his term as provincial governor. Escudero, the former local chief executive from […]