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DY WANTS PH TO HAVE NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY HOTLINE

“Marami nang Pilipino ang pamilyar sa 911. Pero ang mas mahalagang tanong ay: kapag may tumawag sa 911, may maaasahan ba siyang mabilis, maayos, at de-kalidad na pagtugon? Iyan ang nais tiyakin ng panukalang ito. Hindi lamang hotline ang binubuo natin kundi isang integrated emergency medical services system na makapagliligtas ng maraming buhay.” This was […]

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MANILA COMPLETES LAPTOPS IN CLASSROOMS PROGRAM

Under the “One Laptop, One TV, One Classroom” program, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso distributed 551 Sony 55-inch Smart TVs and 982 HP laptops with bags to Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers across all six congressional districts at the San Andres Sports Complex. The activity marks the fulfillment of a pledge Domagoso made […]

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GATCHALIAN WANTS ENOUGH TUTORS FOR ARAL PROGRAM

With classes set to open on June 8, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that there will be enough tutors for the rollout of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program.  The 2026 national budget has allotted P8.9 billion for the implementation of the ARAL Program this year, which […]

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PANGILINAN JOINS ALBAY’S AGRI FIESTA 2026

Despite the controversies surrounding the Senate in the past weeks, Senator Kiko Pangilinan made sure to be present at Albay’s Agri Fiesta 2026 to vow continuous support for the agriculture and fisheries sectors, as well as push for critical legislation and policies. In his speech, Pangilinan underscored the importance of the Fiesta in recognizing the […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO PARAÑAQUE CITY FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go personally visited Barangay San Antonio, Parañaque City, to extend support to families affected by two recent fire incidents in the area. The May 6 fire in Lower Barangay, San Antonio affected 1,070 families, while another fire on May 10 in Sta. Maria Subdivision affected 70 families, bringing the total number of affected […]

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BCDA REFORM BILL GETS 2ND READING HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading House Bill No. 9257, a Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority measure that seeks to strengthen the development framework of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) by allowing carefully regulated residential freehold arrangements within economic zones.  During the sponsorship of the measure, Representative Ricardo Cruz, […]

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ISABELA EYES INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH BOTSWANA

Isabela Governor Rodito Albano met with Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Botswana to Japan, Professor Boga Thura Manatsha, at the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Japan to discuss potential investment and development partnerships between Isabela and Botswana. During the meeting, Manatsha and his delegation presented Botswana’s National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12) […]

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PANGILINAN: FOLLOW ALBAY’S SAGIP SAKA EXECUTION

Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on local government units (LGUs) across the country to emulate Albay province in fully implementing the Sagip Saka Act to strengthen support for farmers and fisherfolk while ensuring affordable food for consumers. Pangilinan, a long-time champion of rural development and food security, said Albay’s proactive implementation of Republic Act No. 11321, […]

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GATCHALIAN: MORE NEW CLASSROOMS THIS YEAR

With only a few days before the opening of School Year 2026–2027, Senator Win Gatchalian expressed confidence that the construction of new classrooms will gain significant momentum this year as the government moves to address the country’s massive classroom shortage. Gatchalian recalled that under the 2026 national budget, P67.931 billion is allotted to construct classrooms, […]

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BONG GO GIVES RELIEF ITEMS TO CABUYAO WOMEN

Senator Bong Go, adopted son of CALABARZON, joined Governor Sol Aragones and local leaders in Cabuyao City, Laguna to spearhead initiatives aimed at uplifting the lives of women from Laguna.  During his visit, Go reaffirmed his commitment to advancing programs that directly benefit poor and vulnerable sectors of society, particularly women and solo parents. At […]