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PANTRY PROGRAM REACHES REMOTE LAGUNA BARANGAY

Undeterred by rain, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones brought the Provincial Government’s  Pantry program to Sitio Magalolon, Barangay San Antonio in Kalayaan town, delivering free chicken and fresh vegetables to thousands of residents. The activity further expands the provincial government’s reach, bringing direct assistance even to far-flung communities across the province. Joining Aragones during the distribution […]

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DY LAUDS METROBANK OUTSTANDING FILIPINO AWARDEES

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III urged Filipinos to use their skills and talents not only to achieve personal success, but also to improve the lives of others and contribute to nation-building. In his speech honoring the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, Speaker Dy said this year’s awardees exemplify the true meaning of going “Beyond Excellence” […]

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LACSON BACKS BUDGET HIKE FOR OMBUDSMAN’S OFFICE

Senator Ping Lacson is pushing for a higher 2027 budget and expanded fiscal autonomy for the Office of the Ombudsman similar to the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act (RA 12233), while proposing that a portion of funds restituted to the national government in corruption cases including the flood control scandal be earmarked to augment the agency’s […]

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ALAN CAYETANO SENDS AID TO PAMPANGA FLOOD VICTIMS

The emergency response team of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano brought food, water, and grocery packs to flood-hit communities and vulnerable sectors across Pampanga as some areas remained submerged for nearly a month. The team visited the municipalities of Candaba and Macabebe before proceeding to the municipalities of Apalit, Sasmuan, Bacolor, and the City […]

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ATHLETES BOATWRIGHT, RAMOS NOW NATURALIZED PINOYS

Senator Bong Go welcomed the enactment of laws granting Philippine citizenship to basketball standout Bennie Boatwright and Filipino-American wrestler Matthew James Ramos, calling the development another investment in the country’s ability to compete on the international sporting stage. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, is an author and co-sponsor of the measures that […]

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BERNOS TO HOUSE SOLONS: OK ASF VAX SUBSIDY FUNDS

Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos called on his fellow lawmakers to provide funds for subsidizing the newly-approved African swine fever vaccine to help small farmers ensure their livelihood’s viability. “I hope that we grant the Department of Agriculture’s request for funding in the proposed budget for 2027 to subsidize ASF vaccination for backyard pig […]

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BERNOS LAUDS PNP’S Q2 HIGH PERFORMANCE RATING

“Keep up the good work.” This was the message of House public order and safety committee Vice Chair and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos to the Philippine National Police as he lauded the ok institution for remaining one of the country’s most-trusted and best-performing government institutions. The latest Tugon ng Masa survey by Octa […]

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MAYOR ISKO CHECKS BASECO HOSPITAL MEDICAL EQPT

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso personally inspected the newly delivered medical equipment at the Pres. Corazon Aquino General Hospital (Baseco Hospital), as the City Government continues to strengthen healthcare services for residents of Baseco. The inspection coincided with the hospital’s first anniversary, with Domagoso checking the arrival and preparations for the installation of one […]

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CAMSUR SOLONS TO SENATORS: PASS CYBERSECURITY BILL

Camarines Sur Representatives Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte are appealing to the Senate to act swiftly on the Senate counterpart measure to the House-approved cybersecurity bill, which seeks to establish a separate agency tasked with protecting Filipinos and businesses from online fraud and increasingly advanced threats in cyberspace. The Villafuertes called on senators to advance […]

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ALAN CAYETANO: NAT’L DIALOGUE TO ADDRESS FLOODING

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called for a national dialogue that would address both the practical causes of flooding and the recurring corruption that undermines the country’s flood-control efforts.  In a Facebook livestream, the Minority Leader stressed that flood-control projects and government reforms alone cannot end the country’s recurring floods. Cayetano said the Philippines […]