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The House will not take away funds from education, health and social services to augment the proposed 2027 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), lawmakers assured. Surigao del Sur Representative Romeo Momo Sr., chair of the House Committee on Public Works and Highways and vice chair of the Committee on Appropriations, […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the distribution of three kilos of rice to 250 daycare parents from Districts V and VI and Baseco under the city’s Rice for Work Program at Dakota Court, President Quirino Avenue, Malate. Carrying the theme “Kaagapay sa Hapag-Kainan,” the program provides three kilos of rice to each […]
Senator Mark Villar called for urgent and comprehensive government action to address the rising number of suicide cases in the country, stressing the need to expand access to mental health professionals and services, strengthen prevention efforts, and provide adequate funding for mental healthcare. In his privilege speech in observance of Suicide Prevention Month, Villar said […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated the need for stronger fire prevention, disaster preparedness, and emergency response measures as he extended assistance in Burauen, Leyte. Go emphasized that government support for communities affected by fires should go beyond immediate relief, stressing the importance of investing in prevention, preparedness, and response systems to protect lives, livelihoods, and property. […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday congratulated Filipino teachers and school leaders for the country’s improved performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), saying the gains show that Philippine education is moving forward despite the many challenges confronting the sector. In his message for National Teachers’ Month, Speaker Dy said the […]
The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) strengthened their partnership with a ₱500-million financing agreement for the construction of the Governor Faustino N. Dy (GFNDy) Medical Center. Governor Rodito Albano and Lynette Ortiz, President and CEO of LandBank, signed the agreement during a ceremony at the Balai, Provincial […]
Senator Bong Go urged young Filipinos to spend more time participating in sports and other meaningful activities instead of remaining excessively immersed in social media and gadgets, stressing the role of physical activity in promoting discipline, resilience, and healthier lifestyles. Speaking during a Senate hearing, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, said sports […]
Senator Chiz Escudero called for a broader definition of indigency to grant more Filipinos access to government services, saying current standards are too narrow and fail to capture the realities faced by many households. In his podcast “Chiz Wiz! Usapang May Laman” aired over the weekend, Escudero noted that indigency is often equated with membership […]
With the budget season in full swing, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said that the upcoming Senate budget hearings should serve as a venue to demand answers and accountability from government agencies regarding substandard and ghost flood-control projects. Pangilinan stressed that the deliberations on the proposed national budget provide Congress an opportunity to scrutinize how public funds […]
The Quezon City Government is cracking down on infrastructure projects that leave construction debris, waste, and damaged public facilities behind. Under the Quezon City Construction Site Restoration and Cleanup Compliance Ordinance, all public and private infrastructure projects must secure a Certificate of Site Restoration and Cleanup Compliance (CSRCC) before they can be officially accepted or […]