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Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson and Fifth District Board Member Rita Gatuslao led the distribution of educational assistance totaling P1.5 million to 201 Indigenous Peoples (IP) students from the municipalities of Isabela and Binalbagan, and the City of Himamaylan, during a ceremonial turnover held recently. Under the Educational Assistance for Indigenous Peoples’ Basic Education (EAIBE) […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso appealed to national leaders amid the ongoing political crisis to set aside their differences and find common ground. In his speech during the flag-raising ceremony of the Manila City Hall, Domagoso said the Filipino people, and not political parties, must be the basis of any resolution of the […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III called for vigilance, unity and immediate action following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province, triggering tsunami warnings and shaking large parts of Mindanao. Dy expressed concern for communities in the affected areas and urged residents, particularly those living along coastlines identified by authorities, […]
As public schools welcome around 28 million learners for the opening of School Year 2026-2027, Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the need to accelerate learning recovery. Gatchalian reiterated that this school year offers the opportunity to strengthen the implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, which will give struggling […]
Senator Bong Go commended young Filipino athletes Ana Bhianca Espenilla and Jerico Cadag after they delivered medals for the Philippines at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, citing their performance as another reminder of the importance of sustained support for youth sports, athlete development, and grassroots training. Espenilla, a 19-year-old javelin thrower from […]
With the threat of drought due to El Niño looming over the country, a lawmaker called on the government to help accelerate farmland leveling for more efficient water use. “With the threat of drought once again upon us, we must implement measures that would allow our farmers to utilize resources more efficiently and effectively. Land […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed the importance of ensuring that government plans, resources, and interventions are in place to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and the country’s food supply from the looming effects of El Niño as the House Committee on Agriculture and Food convened a briefing on the government’s preparedness measures. Dy said the […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones successfully secured the approval of the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of additional classrooms in the province, following her formal request and coordination with Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The project, formalized through a contract signing, is expected to address the persistent shortage of classrooms in several public schools across […]
Resolving the plight of 29 Armed Forces of the Philippines generals as well as 86 foreign service officers whose confirmations were stalled due to the recently ended Senate leadership gridlock will be one of the priorities of the new Senate leadership, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson said the leadership under Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin […]
As public schools welcome back some 28 million learners nationwide, Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian called for stronger enforcement of programs promoting mental health and addressing bullying in schools. Gatchalian stressed that bullying remains a serious concern, noting that the Philippines continues to be tagged as the ‘bullying capital of the world’. “One in […]