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BERNOS: HIGHER ED SHOULD TACKLE AI USE IN SCHOOLS

Higher education stakeholders in the country should convene as soon as possible to discuss the use of artificial intelligence among students, a member of the House of Representatives committee on higher and technical education said. “To ban or not to ban AI use in our schools is the burning question that we must answer soon,” […]

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ABANTE: 2027 BUDGET NOT DELAYED BY VP IMPEACHMENT

Manila Representative Benny Abante Jr. said Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is unlikely to disrupt congressional deliberations and approval of the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027.Abante said he does not expect the impeachment proceedings to delay the budget timetable when questioned during a media forum about their possible impact on congressional work. “Palagay […]

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MAYOR ISKO: WEEKLY CLEANUP EASED MANILA FLOODING

The City Government of Manila’s efforts under Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso’s administration paid off, as a mandated weekly de-clogging drive, an uninterrupted waste collection system, and a swift evacuation response helped the city mitigate the impact of nearly a week of relentless monsoon rain as efficiently as possible. In a speech at the groundbreaking […]

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GATCHALIAN BACKS WASTE-TO-ENERGY MEASURE

Senate President Win Gatchalian renewed his push for the immediate enactment of the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) measure, following the President’s pronouncement that planned WTE facilities are the “only solution” to the country’s garbage mismanagement problem.  Gatchalian, author of Senate Bill No. 365 or the Waste-to-Energy Act, said the President’s statement underscores the urgency of a […]

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BONG GO BACKS PH COAST GUARD LAW REVISION

Senator Bong Go expressed his support for the proposed Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law as Senate Bill No. 2116 was approved on third and final reading during the Senate plenary session. Go, who co-authored the measure, underscored the vital role of the PCG in protecting the country’s maritime territory and supporting Filipino communities whose […]

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PANGILINAN PUSHES COMMUNITY FARMING

Senator Kiko Pangilinan seeks to institutionalize the government’s Gulayan sa Barangay at Paaralan Program to help address hunger, malnutrition, and stunting while strengthening food security at the community level. Senate Bill No. 2380, which shall be known as the Gulayan sa Barangay at Paaralan Act, aims to improve food access and strengthen household food security […]

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BELMONTE: 80% DROP IN QC HABAGAT EVACUEES

Quezon City’s sustained investments in flood mitigation and climate adaptation are showing measurable gains, with the number of families forced to evacuate during the latest intensified Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) dropping by about 80 percent compared with last year. During the onset of Habagat on July 23, 2025, the City recorded 10,576 affected families, or 35,847 […]

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DY VOWS HOUSE SCRUTINY OF 2027 NATIONAL BUDGET

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III vowed that the House of Representatives will subject the proposed 2027 national budget to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that every peso delivers concrete benefits to the Filipino people. As the House formally received the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), the Speaker said lawmakers would keep Filipinos at the center […]

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LACSON WANTS PROBE ON EDSA POTHOLES AMID REHAB

Senator Ping Lacson is seeking an investigation into the rehabilitation and repair of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) after fresh potholes emerged on newly repaired portions of the highway following recent monsoon rains. Lacson’s Senate Resolution 594 directs the Senate Committee on Public Works to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation with the end […]

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PANGILINAN LAUDS SB19 FOR LOLLAPALOOZA PERFORMANCE

Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino P-pop supergroup SB19 for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals. Senate Resolution No. 573 honors SB19’s historic performance at Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 and recognizes the group’s role in bringing Original Pilipino Music […]