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An alleged Facebook page where members of the group can order women for sexual services in exchange for money was discovered by a member of the Laguna Youth Patrollers and was immediately reported to Laguna Philippine National Police (PNP) for appropriate action. “Sa mga nasa likod nito, titiyakin namin na mananagot kayo sa batas,” Governor […]
The City Government of Manila received 100 smart television units from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in a donation aimed at supporting the city’s digitalization and public service initiatives. The donation was formally turned over by PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Eric Balcos and Senior Manager Rydel De Guzman and received by Manila Mayor […]
Despite Facebook’s minimum age requirement of at least 13 years old for its users, a high percentage of underage Filipino users continue to access the platform, Senate President Win Gatchalian said. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Gatchalian pointed out that 87.64% of Filipino internet users aged 12 have a social media account, […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo slammed claims of Chinese scholars that Batanes is part of China’s territory. “Before, they claimed that the West Philippine Sea is theirs, now Batanes is also their territory? What’s next? Palawan? Zambales Cagayan?” Tulfo warned, blasting the claims of sovereignty over Batanes made by Chinese scholars during a June 30 symposium, labelling […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to extend additional support to displaced workers in Lupao, Nueva Ecija. “Sa kakaikot ko sa bansa, nakita ko kung gaano kahalaga ang pagbibigay ng trabaho sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa mga walang-wala, iyung mga hopeless at mga helpless,” Go, adopted son of Nueva Ecija, said in a […]
Tech training can be a tool that can help provide the youth with livelihood. This was the message of Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos, who called on the government to provide digital literacy training to Filipino youth who are unable to enroll for higher studies to increase their chances of finding work. Bernos has […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to building a more inclusive and accessible institution as it launched the Diwang Yakap project, an initiative aimed at improving mobility and support for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, employees, visitors, and others requiring assistance. Under the project, wheelchairs will be made available […]
Quezon City has been recognized as a global leader in climate adaptation and disaster resilience after winning the Frontline Protection Award at the Planet Aqua City Awards, in collaboration with C40 Cities during Venice Climate Week in Venice, Italy. The award was conferred on Quezon City’s IRISE UP (Intelligent, Resilient, and Integrated Systems for the […]
Senator Mark Villar personally visited the student who remains under medical care after sustaining multiple stab wounds in a violent assault that took place shortly after classes near the Las Piñas National High School. During the visit, Villar checked on the victim’s condition and extended assistance to the student’s family. “Patuloy nating ipagdarasal ang kanyang […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano took to Facebook to emphasize the importance of year-round disaster preparedness. Cayetano made the point in a livestream during a recent meeting of Taguig City officials to coordinate the city’s response to Typhoon Inday. The Taguigeño senator shared how the City has been working “year-round” to ensure preparedness for […]