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Isabela Governor Rodito Albano met with Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Botswana to Japan, Professor Boga Thura Manatsha, at the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Japan to discuss potential investment and development partnerships between Isabela and Botswana. During the meeting, Manatsha and his delegation presented Botswana’s National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12) […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on local government units (LGUs) across the country to emulate Albay province in fully implementing the Sagip Saka Act to strengthen support for farmers and fisherfolk while ensuring affordable food for consumers. Pangilinan, a long-time champion of rural development and food security, said Albay’s proactive implementation of Republic Act No. 11321, […]
With only a few days before the opening of School Year 2026–2027, Senator Win Gatchalian expressed confidence that the construction of new classrooms will gain significant momentum this year as the government moves to address the country’s massive classroom shortage. Gatchalian recalled that under the 2026 national budget, P67.931 billion is allotted to construct classrooms, […]
Senator Bong Go, adopted son of CALABARZON, joined Governor Sol Aragones and local leaders in Cabuyao City, Laguna to spearhead initiatives aimed at uplifting the lives of women from Laguna. During his visit, Go reaffirmed his commitment to advancing programs that directly benefit poor and vulnerable sectors of society, particularly women and solo parents. At […]
More families in Santa Rosa City enjoyed a more complete meal as Governor Sol Aragones brought the Laguna Pantry program to the city with the distribution of free fish and fresh vegetables, while Mayor Arlene Arcillas and Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas strengthened the assistance by adding rice and coffee packs for residents. The food assistance, […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III rallied barangays nationwide to take the lead in the fight against illiteracy, stressing that education and literacy are powerful tools in lifting Filipinos out of poverty and building a stronger future for the country. Addressing the National Convention of the Liga ng mga Barangay, Dy said this year’s theme, “Zero […]
Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated his call for a P1,500 monthly subsidy for about 5 million minimum wage earners following a rapid increase in inflation last month, slower economic growth in the first quarter of the year, and forecasts of persistently high inflation. “Lest we forget, the country is still in a crisis amid all the […]
Senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte who are facing arrest and detention may still participate in the proceedings without resorting to online attendance or voting, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson said this will remain in compliance with the Rules of the Senate, where online or remote participation and voting is allowed […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan fully supports the Inter-Agency Task Force El Niño to mitigate the adverse impacts of the drought expected to be brought about by the El Niño phenomenon later this year. In a media interview in Albay province on the sidelines of his attendance at the Agri Fiesta 2026 there, Pangilinan explained that the […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill expanding the government’s feeding program into a wider national nutrition initiative covering Filipino learners from early childhood to senior high school. House Bill No. 9466 seeks to transform Republic Act No. 11037 or the “Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act” into a more comprehensive […]