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SPEAKER DY CALLS FOR PROACTIVE EL NIÑO RESPONSE

The House of Representatives is moving early to strengthen the country’s preparedness against the looming effects of El Niño, with Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III urging government agencies to shift from reactive disaster response to proactive planning before the dry spell worsens. Speaking at the House Committee on Agriculture and Food’s El Niño briefing, the […]

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QC GOV’T OPENS NOMINATION FOR 2026 QC GREEN AWARDS

As the city continues to champion innovation and community-driven solutions, the Quezon City Government is now accepting entries for the 2026 Quezon City Green Awards. Launched in 2023, the Quezon City Green Awards (QCGA) is the country’s first LGU-led award-giving program that recognizes the most innovative initiatives that address today’s environmental and disaster resilience challenges. […]

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MARK VILLAR HONORS EXCEPTIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS

Senator Mark Villar once again recognized exceptional graduating college students from leading higher education institutions through the Mark Villar Leadership Awards, honoring young Filipinos who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, exemplary leadership, integrity, and meaningful service to their respective schools and communities. This year’s awardees came from Cebu Technological University – Main Campus, Kolehiyo […]

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PANGILINAN: FIT AGRI EDUCATION WITH INDUSTRY NEEDS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and local government units (LGUs) to work together to ensure that agriculture graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to address the country’s pressing food security challenges. Lamenting the aging population of farmers in the country, […]

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BONG GO LAUDS CAMARINES NORTE TESDA SCHOLARS

Senator Bong Go underscored the importance of empowering Filipinos through technical-vocational education as a means to foster self-reliance and expand economic opportunities, as his Malasakit Team joined the graduation ceremony of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholars in Daet, Camarines Norte. “Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA at iba pang training institutions, marami na po […]

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BERNOS TO CHED: PROMOTE COLLEGE EQUIVALENCY LAW

More than a year after the enactment of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act, Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to intensify its information campaign so that more working Filipinos can take advantage of the law. “Republic Act No. 12124 or the Expanded Tertiary […]

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ALBANO EYES JAPAN TECH FOR ISABELA RICE FARMERS

Tokyo-based climate technology firm Creattura Co., Ltd. presented a proposal to the Provincial Government of Isabela to explore a long-term partnership that would promote climate-resilient rice farming through water-saving technologies, greenhouse gas reduction, and carbon credit generation under the Japan–Philippines Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). During the presentation, Creattura introduced its Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) […]

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VALERIANO BARES SONA WISH: NO ONLINE GAMBLING

Ban online gambling, modernize the country’s forensic investigation system, and enact the KALINGA Act. These are the three actions Manila Second District Representative Rolando “CRV” Valeriano hopes President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will push in his upcoming State of the Nation Address. “Simple ang sukatan. Mas ligtas ba ang pamilya? Mas mabilis at maaasahan ba […]

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FOUL-SMELLING LANDFILLS ALARM RAFFY TULFO

Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo challenged the statement of Department of Health (DOH) Environmental and Occupational Health Division Chief Dr. Gabriel Borlongan that foul-smelling landfills have no direct effect on people’s health. During the committee hearing, Tulfo asked Borlongan whether the DOH has data on diseases that may affect […]

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KIKO HITS CHINA COAST GUARD ATTACK ON PH SAILOR

Senator Kiko Pangilinan is urging the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to exhaust all its resources and means to make China accountable after a reported assault by members of the China Coast Guard against a Philippine Navy officer during a recent resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal. “Nananawagan tayo sa Department of Foreign Affairs na agad […]