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Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III congratulated Senator Win Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President, expressing confidence that Congress will continue to advance measures that promote economic growth, strengthen public services, and improve the lives of Filipinos. “The House of Representatives congratulates Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President,” said the […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso honored exceptional Manileños across the fields of education, public health, socio-civic work, culture and arts, mass media, sports, youth development, and environmental stewardship at the Gawad Manileño 2026 awards ceremony held at the Metropolitan Theater. The event, held under the theme “Gawad Manileño 2026: Pagpupugay sa Kahusayan at […]
Senator Mark Villar has called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to strengthen its policies, improve accountability mechanisms, and enhance the delivery of benefits to ensure that no Filipino is denied access to healthcare assistance when they need it most. Villar issued the call following a viral case involving a widow who alleged that […]
The Senate hearings on agricultural smuggling and the continuing rise in food prices will resume, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said, underscoring the urgent need to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers from the effects of illegal trade and market manipulation. Despite weeks of leadership deadlock in the Senate, Pangilinan conducted fieldwork and meetings with stakeholders to identify […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude after being named among the distinguished awardees of the Duyan Ka ng Magiting Awards 2026. Go was one of the “Natatanging Pilipino sa Larangan ng Paglilingkod sa Tao at sa Bayan” awardees given by the Gawad Pilipino held in celebration of Philippine Independence Day at the Armed Forces of […]
“Check structural integrity of all major infrastructure in the country.” This was the call of Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, causing significant damage to several structures and the death of at least 53 persons so far. Almost 7,000 individuals were […]
The House of Representatives has begun deliberations on a proposed Teacher Protection Bill aimed at strengthening safeguards for educators facing harassment, intimidation, threats, and other forms of abuse arising from the performance of their duties. During a recent hearing of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture, chaired by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairperson Representative Roman […]
Governor Sol Aragones fulfilled another healthcare commitment as a new CT Scan machine was officially delivered to San Pablo District Hospital, marking a significant step toward improving public healthcare services and expanding access to advanced diagnostic technology for Lagunenses. The turnover was led by Aragones together with the Laguna Health Team, highlighting the provincial government’s […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said his departure from the Senate’s top post would not stop efforts to uncover the truth behind alleged irregularities in the country’s flood control program, framing the recent leadership battle as a larger struggle over corruption, constitutional independence, and public accountability. In a June 17 statement on social media titled “A […]
Students hailing from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will soon be prioritized as beneficiaries of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES), Senate President Win Gatchalian assured. The Senate recently ratified the bicameral conference committee report on Senate Bill No. 1894 and House Bill No. 8476, which seek to amend and strengthen the Universal Access to […]