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VALERIANO FILES ‘AHON’ BILL TO HELP MIDDLE CLASS

Manila 2nd District Representative Rolando “CRV” Valeriano filed House Bill No. 8826, or the “AHON Act” (Agapay sa Hanapbuhay at Operasyon ng Negosyo), a targeted economic relief package designed to help workers, the middle class, and businesses cope with rising fuel prices and transport costs. Valeriano said the measure focuses on reducing transportation, logistics, and […]

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MANILA COMMUNITY BAKERIES GET AID FROM CITY GOV’T

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso gathered local community bakers at Bulwagang Bayan, Manila City Hall recently offering each participating community bakery a P25,000 subsidy from the city government. In exchange, participating bakeries are expected to hold the line on prices for 30 days on essential Filipino breads — pandesal, pandilimon, monay, and Spanish […]

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GAB BACKS US TRAINING OF BOXER WELJON MINDORO

The Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Rated No. 2 in the Middleweight Division (160 lbs) and national athlete Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also present were Boxing and Other Contact Sports Division Assistant Chief […]

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TULFO WANTS FAIRNESS IN TUPAD TULOY PASADA ROLLOUT

Following the government’s declaration of a national energy emergency due to the conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that it has allocated ₱1.2 billion to intensify its programs such as the TUPAD as livelihood assistance for vulnerable workers, including those in the transport sector who have lost income. […]

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PH FOOD SECURITY PUSHED AMID MIDEAST CRISIS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the immediate use of existing appropriations and other available resources for agriculture and food security programs, while also urging stronger collaboration with the private sector to bolster the country’s local food systems amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.  The chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian […]

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BONG GO: IMPROVE PH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM

In the wake of a fire that struck Barangay 23 in Pasay City, Senator Bong Go sent his team to assist affected families, underscoring the need for immediate relief and long-term support systems for disaster victims. Go reassured victims of his continued commitment to reach Filipinos in need despite his duties in the Senate. “Basta […]

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ISABELA TURNS TRASH INTO RENEWABLE ENERGY FUEL

As the oil crisis deepens concerns over energy supply, Isabela is turning to a surprising resource most people throw away—garbage.  As it turns out, in Isabela, trash just needs a career change. The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) is advancing plans for a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility that will convert municipal solid waste into renewable electricity, […]

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13 HOUSE PANELS JOIN OIL PRICE CRISIS HEARING

All systems are go at the House of Representatives for a high-level joint hearing as 13 key committees convene in a coordinated push to fast-track measures easing rising fuel costs for Filipinos and deliver both immediate and long-term solutions. The hearing at the People’s Center Building, will be facilitated by Marikina City Representative Miro Quimbo, […]

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CAYETANO: USE SPIRITUAL FUEL VS ECONOMIC STRESS

As fuel and food prices continue to strain Filipino households, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said the country must draw from a different kind of resource, one he calls “spiritual fuel,” to withstand growing economic pressure. In a recent vlog, Cayetano likened the role of faith to fuel, a resource he said people now […]

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BONG GO LEADS COTABATO HEALTH CENTER TURNOVER

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his push for accessible healthcare at the grassroots level as he led the turnover of a Super Health Center in Barangay Banayal, Tulunan, Cotabato, emphasizing the role of frontline workers, local government cooperation, and sustained government support in strengthening primary care services. Go was joined by Tulunan Mayor Lee Ventura Villasor […]