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The House of Representatives (HRep) held its flag-raising ceremony on Monday, marking the resumption of plenary sessions. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, together with Senior Deputy Speaker (SDS) Ferdinand Hernandez, graced the ceremony. “The House of Representatives’ strength goes beyond titles.” Hernandez underscored the role of employees in rebuilding public trust for the HRep, […]
Strengthening its commitment to quality and accessible education, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara to discuss key programs and initiatives aimed at advancing the education sector in the province. The meeting highlighted Samar’s priority education agenda, including support for learners, teachers, and schools across the province. Central to […]
The Senate passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1432 or the People’s Freedom of Information Act seeking to provide the public with easy access to official government records, documents, and research data. Once enacted, the bill will expand Executive Order No. 2 issued by former President Rodrigo Duterte, which recognizes the people’s […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo renewed his call to fast-track Senate Bill No. 641, a measure aimed at amending the decades-old Oil Deregulation Law (RA 8479). Co-authored with Senator Win Gatchalian, the bill seeks to mandate transparency by empowering the Department of Energy (DOE) to compel oil companies to disclose the actual costs of imported fuel. In […]
Continuing the Duterte legacy on free tertiary education, the Senate approved on second reading Senate Bill No. 1894, or the proposed Enhancing Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, a measure authored and co-sponsored by Senator Bong Go that seeks to strengthen Republic Act No. 10931 (RA 10931), or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary […]
As the House of Representatives resumed sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III laid out the chamber’s legislative priorities, highlighting 62 bills on second reading and pushing for the passage of key reform measures that will benefit the Filipino people. In his opening address, Dy highlighted the House’s steady work during the session break, emphasizing […]
Good news is on the horizon for patients in Laguna as Governor Sol Aragones announced the upcoming opening of a first-class dialysis center at Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial District Hospital in Calamba City this August. The announcement, made on May 1 via her official Facebook page, highlights the provincial government’s continued effort to improve […]
In celebration of Labor Day, Senator Mark Villar led the successful Markabuhayan Job Fair 2026 held recently at SM City Taytay, bringing together job seekers, employers, government services, and beneficiaries of welfare assistance programs. Hundreds of applicants participated in the one-day event, exploring employment opportunities across various industries. Alongside the job fair, welfare assistance was […]
Senator Chiz Escudero expressed solidarity with the residents of Albay as ashfall and pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) continued to affect several towns following increased activity from Mayon Volcano. In a short message, Escudero urged the public to strictly follow safety advisories as he assured the various local governments in the province that he is closely […]
Emphasizing that out-of-pocket expenses continue to burden Filipinos despite enactment of the Universal Health Care Law, Senator Bong Go said the expanded maternity benefits of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should help ease the financial woes of Filipino families, especially mothers who need access to proper care before, during, and after childbirth. Go stated […]