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Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro commended the coordinated efforts of police and partner government agencies that led to the seizure of an estimated ₱20 million worth of illicit cigarettes in Barangay Poblacion, Santander, Cebu, and directed law enforcement to pursue the remaining individual involved and sustain intensified operations against all forms of smuggling in the province. […]
The Province of Bohol has been selected to participate in the English Access Program of the U.S. Embassy’s Regional English Language Office Manila, an initiative aimed at strengthening students’ English proficiency, leadership skills, and digital literacy.According to Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado, the provincial government expressed its deep gratitude to the U.S. Embassy for choosing […]
As the Philippines observes National Zero Waste Month this January, Senator Loren Legarda stood firm in her call for a stronger national resolve to confront the country’s mounting waste crisis, warning that the window to prevent irreversible harm to the environment and public health is rapidly closing. Legarda emphasized that while awareness has grown and […]
Leadership by example remains the key to ensuring discipline in the Philippine National Police (PNP), former PNP Chief and Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson stressed this is the secret that would give the PNP Chief the moral authority to tell his personnel not to extort or be involved in criminal activities. “If […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized that church communities have the strongest influence in setting moral standards and driving national change. “The greatest influence is community… Naghahanap po tayo ng pagbabago… We want the culture of heaven. Ang problema, ang culture is also dictated by the community,” Cayetano said during the ‘40 Days of […]
Customers of the Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) can expect a more reliable, resilient, and modern power service in 2026 as the electric cooperative rolls out major infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansion, smart metering, and improved customer service systems aimed at meeting the fast-growing demand for electricity across Baguio City and Benguet. According to the Network Services […]
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has announced that over 1,000 personnel of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will each receive ₱2,000 monthly allowance. The benefit forms part of the city government’s ongoing commitment to recognize and support all uniformed personnel in the area, including members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the […]
Upon the directives of Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, the City Government has released ₱42.6 million worth of long-delayed benefits to 92 retired city employees. During the City Government’s flag-raising ceremony, Domagoso said the payout fulfills a commitment to clear long-delayed obligations despite the city’s tight fiscal position. The mayor noted that the release covers […]
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo renewed his call for the passage of a measure seeking to remove the travel tax being imposed on Filipinos flying economy class to any part of the world. Tulfo said his measure, logged as Senate Bill (SB) No. 88, highlights how travel tax continues to bear […]
The government must urgently step in to address a brewing sugar crisis, with mill gate prices sliding below production costs and squeezing farmers who are already struggling with the rising prices of farm inputs. While Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s decision to pause sugar imports for 2026, he stressed that […]