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The Province of Bulacan capped off 2025 with a major achievement after being recognized by the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office III (DA-RFO III) as the Top Performing Province (Rank 1) for implementing programs, projects, and activities under the various banner programs of the DA.Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando lauded the province’s agriculture workers, farmers, and […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has certified as safe the major bridges that will be used during the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene. Domagoso made the announcement during a press briefing as part of the city’s preparations for Nazareno 2026. The mayor said the […]
The 2026 budget allotted P2.9 billion for the rollout of the School-Based Mental Health program and the creation of the Learner Wellness Division, Senator Win Gatchalian said. The allocation is consistent with the implementation of the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act (Republic Act No. 12080), which Gatchalian authored. The program shall manage […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a measure seeking to institutionalize accessible and affordable hospital services for all public school teachers and their dependents. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1585, Tulfo cited a 2023 study published in Acta Medica Philippina which revealed that Filipino teachers experience high prevalence of stress-related disorders, hypertension, and musculoskeletal problems, […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team in Mandaluyong City to deliver assistance to fire-hit families recently. In a video call, Go said, “Huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa, magtulungan lang po tayo. Sino ba naman ang magtutulungan kundi tayo kapwa Pilipino. Magseserbisyo ako sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya.” “Kahit saang sulok kayo ng […]
The Solid North Party-list on Tuesday lauded the recent seizure of around P2.5 billion worth of illicit cigarettes in Batangas and Malabon, saying this would contribute to protecting the livelihood of tobacco farmers that predominantly hail from the north. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa kapulisan sa pamumuno ni acting chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., sa Highway […]
Pampanga Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Resolutions No. 598 and 599 recognizing Kayla Noelle Sanchez and Gian Christopher Santos for winning in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand.“Binabati ko ang ating mga atleta mula sa Mabalacat na nagpamalas ng galing sa SEA Games sa Thailand, at muling nagpakita ng galing […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso expressed optimism for a more prosperous 2026 as he delivered his New Year message during the city’s first flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall. Domagoso said the city government is entering the new year with renewed hope after overcoming a series of economic challenges in 2025. “I’m hopeful […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo welcomed the signing of the P6.793-trillion budget for fiscal year 2026 and lauded President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s veto of P92.5 billion worth of projects under the unprogrammed appropriations. “We welcome President Marcos’ signing of the 2026 General Appropriations Act, which we believe is the most transparent budget law in the recent history,” […]
As the P6.793-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2026 moves from legislation to implementation, long-standing concerns raised by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on the direction and substance of public spending have once again come into focus. Throughout the budget deliberations that led to the approval of the 2026 General Appropriations Act — now […]