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MANILA OPENS ‘LETTERS TO MY TOTGA’ AT PACO PARK

The City of Manila launched “Letters to My TOTGA,” a Valentine’s experience at Paco Park from February 14 to 28, offering a space for reflection on love, loss, and closure. The concept draws inspiration from the story of Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera, whose long-distance relationship unfolded through handwritten letters and ultimately ended in separation. […]

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GREEN ENERGY IN GOV’T BUILDINGS GET HOUSE PANEL OK

The Committee on Energy, chaired by Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez approved the substitute bill seeking to reduce government electricity expenditures by mandating the development and utilization of renewable energy systems in all government buildings and facilities. The substitute bill consolidates House Bills (HBs) 458, 1261, 2804, 3040, 3126, 3667, 3942, 4138, 4601, 5090, and 5094, […]

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LACSON: END CORRUPTION TO BOOST DEFENSE OF WPS

Eradicating corruption is crucial for the Philippines to rise as an economic power like Japan, and to strengthen its military and defense capabilities including in the West Philippine Sea, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson cited Japan’s recent move to seize a Chinese fishing vessel and arrest its skipper off southern Japan – […]

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PANGILINAN FILES BILL TO SUSTAIN PH BLUE ECONOMY

Staying true to his advocacy of protecting the Philippines’ marine ecosystem and biodiversity, which encompasses the livelihoods of millions of Filipino fisherfolk in the coastal areas, Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1840, or the Blue Economy Act, to improve the sustainable development of the country’s maritime resources. The measure aims “to improve coordination, […]

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BONG GO PUSHES FOR GRASSROOTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Senator Bong Go underscored the role of grassroots sports in youth development and community building as the Fil-Chi Athletic Association Inc. Basketball League formally opened its second season at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City. Speaking in his capacity as Chairperson of the Senate Committees on Sports and on Youth, Go emphasized that community-based leagues […]

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VILLAFUERTE BACKS LONGER AIRPORT RUNWAYS PLAN

Camarines Sur Governor and National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has hailed the fresh commitment of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for longer runways at regional or alternative airports, so these landing strips can accommodate bigger aircraft, as part of long-term reforms to drastically slash airfare and entice a lot more tourists to see […]

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ULAP SUPPORTS MARCOS’ EDUCATION AGENDA

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has reiterated its full support to Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s pledge to make education the top priority of his administration for the remainder of his term. “We are fully behind Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in his commitment to focus on education until the end of his […]

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MAYOR ISKO TO BRING SG URBAN FARMING TO MANILA

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said the city government is working with the Bureau of Plant Industry to explore the adoption of Singapore’s urban farming technologies as part of efforts to strengthen food sufficiency in the Philippine capital. Speaking during the 96th anniversary celebration of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), Domagoso said […]

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HOUSE STARTS PH-WIDE FORA ON ANTI-DYNASTY BILL

Invoking the constitutional principle that “sovereignty resides in the people,” the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms launched the first in a series of nationwide public consultations on legislation seeking to ban political dynasties. The consultation, held at the Carsigma Gym along Sugar Road in Carmona City, Cavite, marked the formal rollout of regional […]

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P10B FUND FOR CANCER TREATMENT ASSISTANCE PUSHED

In observance of the recent World Cancer Day, Senator Camille Villar reiterated her push for equitable and preventive healthcare with the filing of a measure that establishes a ₱10-billion Cancer Medicine and Treatment Assistance Fund, to be administered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), for indigent and underprivileged cancer patients. The bill seeks to […]