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The City Government of San Fernando in Pampanga officially partnered with GNS Events and Logistics Management Services to roll out the “Cartons for Communities” program. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed at the Executive Building, signaling the start of a joint effort to strengthen waste management practices in the city. GNS serves as the […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III extended an invitation to young Southeast Asian lawmakers to visit the Philippines in the future, highlighting Bohol as a symbol of the region’s shared natural and cultural heritage. Speaking at the 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Young Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), held virtually under the Philippines’ hosting, […]
Senator Camille Villar, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, reaffirmed her push for circular and renewable energy solutions as she joined the launch of the biomass facility of Nestlé Philippines in Cabuyao, Laguna—highlighting the role of sustainable industrial practices in strengthening energy resilience and supporting local communities. “In […]
Senator Chiz Escudero today urged the government to tap the P30-billion Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), created under Republic Act No. 11203, to finance interventions that go beyond short‑term cash aid to shield farmers from El Niño and rising global fuel costs. Escudero pointed to the P15 billion allocation for “Other Priority Programs, Activities and […]
Senator Bong Go, through his team, extended assistance to two fire victims in Barangay Vallehermoso, Carmen, Bohol, as he continued his efforts to support families and individuals recovering from fire-related incidents. Before the distribution of assistance, Go’s team coordinated with local officials to check the condition of the affected beneficiaries and ensure that support would […]
The statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) of a public official is an important tools in ensuring transparency and accountability in government. This was stressed by Deputy Speaker and Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez amid the ongoing hearings of the House justice committee being held to determine probable cause for Vice President […]
Lagunenses are set to benefit from improved healthcare services as Governor Sol Aragones announced the upcoming availability of Free Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services at the Laguna Medical Center, expected to begin operations this August. In a Facebook Reels announcement, Governor Sol Aragones emphasized the importance of making advanced diagnostic services more accessible to the […]
The Philippines highlighted its push to translate commitments on women’s leadership into concrete gains, telling ASEAN partners that empowering women strengthens governance and communities. Sorsogon Representative Bernadette Escudero, presenting the country’s progress report at the 5th Meeting of the Coordinating Committee of Women Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (WAIPA), outlined the Philippines’ implementation of […]
“Filipinos are at a disadvantage because of this existing Oil Deregulation Law.” This was the statement of Senator Erwin Tulfo in an interview pressing on the seemingly arbitrary spike in oil prices in the country amid the Middle East tensions. “The government is limited by the law from controlling or dictating oil prices.” “The government […]
The problem facing state universities and colleges (SUCs) is not a lack of funding but how government resources are prioritized and used, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said. Speaking during the Cebu Technological University (CTU) Student Government’s Miting de Avance and Dialogue, Cayetano responded to a student’s question on infrastructure gaps, particularly in digital […]