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PHILIPPINE BUDGETING CODE GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

Filipinos stand to benefit from better government services and stronger safeguards against ghost projects and corruption under the proposed Philippine Budgeting Code approved by the House Committee on Revision of Laws. The committee, chaired by Batangas 3rd District Representative King Collantes approved the bill authored by Bataan 2nd District Representative Albert Garcia and Rizal 2nd […]

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ARAGONES TO LAUNCH MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC IN LAGUNA

Governor Sol Aragones gave a preview of the Klinika ni Gob Mobile Clinic and the free medical and healthcare services that will be brought to residents of Laguna.  Aragones also gave a tour of the Mobile Clinic together with the Laguna Health Team.  The medical bus will be launched this September in San Pablo City […]

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EXECS’ KIN IN GOV’T CONTRACTS BAN GETS SENATE OK

The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1962 under Committee Report No. 44, or the Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act, which seeks to bar relatives of covered public officials and personnel within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity from participating in government contracts. The measure was approved during […]

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PANGILINAN: ENFORCE LAWS ON RECLAMATION, QUARRYING

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) must strictly enforce environmental laws and permit requirements on reclamation, quarrying, mining, and land conversion, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said, warning that poorly planned development can magnify flooding already worsened by extreme rainfall and rapid urbanization. Pangilinan said the DENR must fulfill its mandate and ensure that projects […]

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BONG GO VISITS BULACAN FLOOD VICTIMS

After personally extending assistance to habagat-affected residents in Quezon City, Senator Bong Go proceeded to Calumpit, Bulacan after learning that residents there had been dealing with floodwaters for almost a month. Calumpit is among the areas in Bulacan severely affected by the prolonged flooding due to habagat which has disrupted the daily lives and livelihoods […]

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HOUSE SOLONS HONOR SPEAKER DY ON 65TH BIRTHDAY

House leaders paid tribute to Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on his birthday, crediting his steady, inclusive and results-driven leadership for strengthening the House of Representatives, restoring public trust in the institution, and looking after the welfare of its members and employees. Senior Deputy Speaker and South Cotabato Representative Ferdinand Hernandez described Speaker Dy—who […]

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MAYOR ISKO TO MANILEÑOS: SHOW ELDERS LOVE, RESPECT

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said he wants to show the country that Manileños, despite living in a highly urbanized setting, still love and value their elders, during his message at the “Teknolodi Fest 2.0” youth event at the San Andres Sports Complex. “I just want us, as Manileños, to show to the […]

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LACSON: GIVE OMBUDSMAN MARSHALL SERVICE

To strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman in fulfilling its constitutional mandate to fight corruption, Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill creating a law enforcement service that would empower it to effect arrests and detention, searches and seizures in accordance with the law – and said he is prepared to expedite its passage. Lacson […]

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BONG GO: BETTER WELFARE FOR BRGY EXECS, WORKERS

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for barangay officials and workers as frontline public servants, emphasizing the importance of strengthening their welfare, recognizing their contributions, and ensuring responsive governance at the grassroots level during the 2026 Annual Congress of the Liga ng mga Barangay–Catanduanes Chapter held at the Novel Hotel in Taguig City. Themed “Future-Ready […]

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PANGILINAN: REPAIR HABAGAT-HIT ROADS, IRRIGATION

Amid reports of agricultural losses that will seriously impede the country’s food security agenda, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the immediate repair and restoration of roads, bridges, and irrigation systems damaged by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and recent typhoons. Pangilinan warned that prolonged damage to agricultural infrastructure could further harm farmers and fisherfolk and threaten […]