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DY VOWS AID FOR ISABELA FISHERS HIT BY FISH KILL

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III personally visited fisherfolk in the municipality of Ramon, Isabela following the fish kill incident that affected several communities on July 6, assuring them of immediate assistance while working to mobilize a coordinated response from the national government. Accompanied by Isabela Vice Governor Kiko Dy, the Speaker met with affected […]

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GAMBITO LAUDS SMU MAGNA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES

Four Magna Cum Laude graduates of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Governor in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement. The honorees were Muhammed Sawit Al-batesh, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), from Villaverde; Mary Jemille Culanag, Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd), from Solano; Janette Mae Escaros, […]

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GATCHALIAN: BAN SMARTPHONES IN ALL SCHOOLS

Aside from imposing a social media ban for minors amidst the rise of violence in the country’s schools, Senate President Win Gatchalian is reiterating his proposal to prohibit the use of smartphones and other electronic devices during class hours in both public and private schools.  Gatchalian’s call follows the suspension of on-site classes at a […]

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PING LACSON: ALEX EALA IS A TRUE CHAMPION

Despite her fourth-round exit at the Wimbledon Championships, Alex Eala remains a true champion for continuing to inspire young Filipinos to dream big beyond their means, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson said one defeat should not define Eala, whose remarkable Wimbledon campaign where she dethroned Iga Swiatek served as a much-needed detoxifier for the nation […]

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BONG GO HOLDS OUTREACH FOR MANILA STUDENTS

As the new school year gets underway, Senator Bong Go’s office, in partnership with local government units and members of the private sector, conducted a school outreach activity benefiting students from Sampaloc and Tondo in Manila. “Hindi lang po notebooks at uniporme ang kailangang ihanda. Mas mahalaga na handa rin ang ating isipan at katawan […]

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DY LAUDS ROLE OF BRGY EXECS IN NATION-BUILDING

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III hailed barangay officials as Congress’ invaluable partners in nation-building for their role in bringing laws and government programs to the people. In his video message played during the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas (LNB) National Congress, Dy said barangay officials serve as the bridge between the national government and […]

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MAYOR ISKO: P688M FOR AID OF SENIORS, STUDENTS

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of P688,901,100 in benefits covering 359,295 beneficiaries across multiple sectors, during his “Talk to the People” Facebook livestream. The funds, confirmed by the City Treasurer’s Office under Atty. Paul Vega, cover three programs: P158,757,600 from funded ordinances for 40,250 beneficiaries to be released July 8 […]

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RAFFY TULFO: DETAIN MINORS IN SEPARATE FACILITY

Senator Raffy Tulfo is pushing for the immediate amendment of Republic Act No. 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, to provide funding for the establishment of a separate detention facility for minors who have committed heinous crimes. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Women and Children, Tulfo emphasized that it is […]

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SENATE URGED: DON’T FORGET FLOOD CONTROL PROBE

Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano said the Senate should pursue its investigation into alleged flood control anomalies with the same urgency as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that accountability must extend beyond a single public official. Speaking to reporters after the first day of the impeachment trial proceedings, Cayetano said the impeachment […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO BATANGAS INDIGENTS

Senator Bong Go, through his team, extended assistance to almost a thousand indigent residents from various municipalities in Batangas, as part of his continuing commitment to support vulnerable communities. The beneficiaries are from Calaca, Balayan, Calatagan, Lemery, Lian, Nasugbu, Taal, and Tuy. The relief activity, held at Balayan Municipal Gym in Batangas, conducted in coordination […]