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ULAP THANKS ADMIN FOR SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS DEV’T

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines(ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua thanked the Marcos administration for its “all-out support for grassroots development.” This, after local leaders met with Executive Secretary Ralph Recto in Malacañang last week to discuss the allocation of around P82 billion in development funds for local government units in 2026. […]

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CUA TO LGUS: ADDRESS TEEN PREGNANCY

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to ramp up their education and awareness campaigns and other forms of support to address teenage pregnancy. This, as the Commission on Population and Development revealed that the Philippines has recorded nearly 139,000 adolescent mothers, and that […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL STARTS BF1KD PROJECT PHASE 3

With the aim of strengthening community-based efforts to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children during the first 1,000 days of life, the Barangay First 1,000 Days (BF1KD) Phase 3 Project was launched at the Provincial Capitol of Negros Occidental. The activity is a collaborative effort of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, […]

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BILLS ON SUC REFORMS GET HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by TINGOG Partylist Representative Jude Acidre consolidated and approved House Bills (HBs) 4799 and 5042, which seek to amend Republic Act 8292, or the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997,” in order to strengthen the governance of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), clarify the role of […]

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PANGILINAN: MODERNIZE PH BORDER SECURITY MEASURES

Amid increasing threats to border controls, Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed strong support for comprehensive immigration modernization measures aimed at strengthening national security, combating transnational crime, human trafficking, and visa abuse.  Pangilinan led the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, joint with Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation, Trade, Commerce and […]

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LACSON WANTS AMNESTY ON UNPAID ESTATE TAXES

A bill filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson seeks to grant an amnesty on unpaid estate taxes covering the estates of individuals who died on or before Dec. 31, 2025, with outstanding or accrued tax liabilities as of that date. Senate Bill No. 1889 aims to broaden the tax base and accelerate revenue […]

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BONG GO BACKS SIMPLIFIED ACCESS TO GOV’T ‘AYUDA’

Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of making financial assistance more accessible following the approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 155, a measure seeking to simplify documentary requirements for Filipinos applying for government financial assistance. SBN 155 aims to remove unnecessary hurdles that often prevent poor and vulnerable Filipinos from immediately […]

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ERC, PHILRECA ALIGN ON NAT’L LIFELINE SUBSIDY RATE

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) reaffirmed its commitment to consumer welfare and electric cooperative (EC) sustainability through strengthened collaboration with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the implementation of the Uniform National Lifeline Subsidy Rate under ERC Resolution No. 2, series of 2026. Held on 25 February 2026, PHILRECA, ERC, and APEC […]

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MEDICAL CANNABIS ACCESS BILL GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Health presided by Manila Representative Giselle Mary Maceda, approved—subject to style and amendments—the consolidated bill on access to medical cannabis use. The consolidated measures are House Bills (HBs) 193, 2861, 367, 420, 1115, and […]

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MANILA LGU TO RELEASE P66.8M CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of ₱66,821,000 in clothing allowances for over 9,000 personnel of the city government. Domagoso also assured Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) personnel under the Manila Health Department and city-run hospitals that their delayed January salaries would be paid within the week. Addressing […]