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Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso and Land Bank of the Philippines Vice President and Chief Trust Officer Atty. Mario Sabino Jr. signed an agreement to help grow the city’s housing fund and provide a sustainable source of financing for its in-city vertical housing program. The agreement allows the City Government to invest around […]
The House of Representatives is ready for bicameral talks to reconcile differences in the proposed anti-political dynasty law once senators approve their version, House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chairperson and Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong said.Adiong’s statement came after the Supreme Court directed Congress to enact an anti-political dynasty law “at […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian is seeking the mobilization of local government units to ensure the delivery of early childhood care and development (ECCD) programs and services to children below five years old. Gatchalian made this call during the Senate Committee on Finance’s hearing on the proposed 2027 budget of the Department of the Interior and […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the funding for the rehabilitation of the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum in Naga City he helped secure addresses an urgent and growing public-safety need, especially amid continuous rains and floods. “Kailangan ng Naga ng isang ligtas at gumaganang evacuation center. Prayoridad ni Mayor Leni ang kaligtasan ng mga Nagueño. Kaligtasan ng […]
Senator Bong Go continued reaching communities affected by recent severe weather through successive relief distributions for typhoon-hit residents in Minalin and Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. Relief activities took place in the two municipalities followed by another round of assistance the following day as Go’s Malasakit Team sustained its support for families recovering from the typhoon’s effects. […]
Local integration is crucial to Unified 911’s success. House Committee on Public Order and Safety vice chairperson and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos urged local government units to integrate their own emergency response systems into the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline to help avoid confusion and address lapses in the system. “We need complete buy-in […]
Senator Bong Go said the cheers and enthusiasm of young basketball fans gave him an added boost as he joined the UNTV Executive Face-Off describing sports as a welcome break from the demands of public service and a positive avenue for keeping the youth away from harmful vices. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol and the World Bank are strengthening coordination toward the proposed Loboc Bulk Water Project, a major initiative to address long-term water supply needs in the province. Governor Aris Aumentado met with World Bank representatives led by Water Practice Manager Michael John Webster to discuss the project and its proposed implementation. […]
The proposed ₱5.088-billion budget of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for 2027 will sustain affordable housing, subsidized financing and other programs aimed at helping more Filipino families secure safe and decent homes, House Committee on Appropriations Vice Chairperson and Iloilo City Lone District Representative Jam Baronda said. Baronda made the statement […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano proposed tapping State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) to train barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, saying the youth council should be strengthened — not abolished — through better training and capacity-building. Cayetano made the proposal as the Senate considered amendments to […]