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In response to the challenges posed by African Swine Fever (ASF), the Provincial Government of Bohol, under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, continues to intensify its efforts to protect and revive the province’s hog industry while extending immediate assistance to affected communities across the island. Through the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and […]
House Speaker Bojie Dy III welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a special session of Congress, saying it provides an opportunity to complete legislative action on priority measures aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and improving the quality of life of Filipino families. “The House of Representatives stands ready […]
Following the opening of School Year 2026-2027, expanded feeding programs in public schools and child development centers (CDCs) will start rolling out this year as part of efforts to address malnutrition among Filipino learners, Senator Win Gatchalian said. The School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), which received P25.7 billion under the 2026 national budget, will now cover […]
Senator Bong Go called for unity, faster assistance, and immediate recovery efforts for earthquake-hit communities in General Santos City as he personally visited affected families recently. Speaking before residents, Go said the needs of disaster victims must come first, especially at a time when many families are trying to rebuild their homes, livelihoods, and daily […]
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for stronger protections for student-athletes following the tragic drowning of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during an off-campus training activity. Having played in the UAAP as a varsity athlete during his college years, Pangilinan said the incident struck a deeply personal chord and underscored long-standing concerns about athlete […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones joined local officials, Philippine Red Cross representatives, and community leaders during the blessing and official opening of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Laguna Chapter–Siniloan Branch in Siniloan, Laguna, bringing improved access to emergency health and blood services closer to residents. The newly inaugurated facility was made possible through the continued support […]
Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for including the proposed National Center for Geriatric Health among the measures identified for consideration during the special session of Congress. Abante, one of the principal authors of the measure in the House of Representatives, said the inclusion of the […]
Senator Bong Go is pushing for stronger consumer protection in internet and telecommunications services through two proposed measures seeking to address unused mobile and internet data, as well as service outages and disruptions affecting subscribers. Go’s initiatives include Senate Bill No. 2241, or the Roll-Over Internet Data Bill, and Senate Bill No. 2245, or the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the immediate passage of his proposed anti-scalping measure following widespread reports of BTS concert tickets being resold at exorbitant prices. Pangilinan, who chaired the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, authored and sponsored Senate Bill No. 1989, or the Anti-Ticket Scalping Act, which aims to explicitly ban ticket scalping […]
Senator Chiz Escudero maintained that the national government should consider non‑tax revenue options, including the bidding out of exploration and production agreements over the country’s indigenous coal resources. Escudero made the statement as economic managers continue to study ways to strengthen revenue generation to sustain social protection programs, energy transition efforts, and long‑term fiscal stability. […]