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Senator Bong Go called for coordinated heat-health action plans and stronger protection for workers and farmers as the country prepares for a possible Super El Niño that may bring drier-than-usual conditions in parts of the country, heavier rainfall in other areas, and added pressure on water supply, agriculture, and public health. Go, Chairperson of the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has closed the northbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge along Dimasalang Street in Sampaloc, Manila starting May 23, 2026 for the second phase of its rehabilitation and major repair works.This was announced by Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso during his “Talk to the People” Facebook livestream. […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Sunday said the 2026 Palarong Pambansa should inspire more young Filipinos to dream bigger, work harder, and believe in their own potential as they pursue excellence both in sports and in life. “Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang Palarong Pambansa upang mas marami pang kabataan ang mangarap, magsikap, at maniwala […]
To strengthen the delivery of early childhood care and development (ECCD) programs and services across the country, Senator Win Gatchalian emphasized the urgent need to equip Child Development Workers (CDWs) with high-quality training and upskilling opportunities. Gatchalian made this call following the ceremonial graduation of CDWs and the launching of ECCD E-learning courses by the […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff Francis Tulfo, turned over two patrol cars to the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. A staunch advocate for improving correctional facilities in the Philippines, Tulfo provided these patrol vehicles to complement the efforts of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in […]
All local government units (LGUs) shall harmonize their respective land use plans with a science-based national framework, under a measure cleared recently by the House of Representatives to let the government carry out a unified “ridge-to reef” (R2R) approach to the protection and productive use of lands along with the development of infrastructure and settlements […]
The House Committee on Senior Citizens reviewed several measures to strengthen the welfare, protection, and social support system for senior citizens through expanded benefits, healthcare assistance, and stronger legal safeguards. “The laws we craft today will help shape a future where senior citizens are not marginalized or forgotten,” Committee chairperson and United Senior Citizens Party-list […]
The emergency room of Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center will be temporarily closed from May 24 to June 1, 2026 to undergo critical repairs and upgrades to its facilities. Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the closure during his Talk to the People broadcast. Domagoso said the city government spent weeks trying to […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to urge the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms to undertake comprehensive capacity-building training programs and to develop and institutionalize a formal operations manual to ensure effective security operations within the Senate of the Philippines. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 402, Tulfo highlighted operational, coordination, and procedural […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2134, a measure seeking to grant free Persons with Disability (PWD) Identification Cards with lifetime validity to qualified individuals with permanent disabilities nationwide. According to the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), more than 2.5 million Filipinos are currently registered as persons with disabilities. However, many PWDs continue […]