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Recognizing their power and influence on social media, Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the youth to make agrarian reform and agricultural issues “viral” on social media, as this would lead to change in a sector that has remained oppressed for centuries. Speaking during an open forum at the Ateneo de Manila University, Pangilinan pointed out how […]
Senator Bong Go expressed concern over reports of possible budget decreases for Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) during the budget briefing of the Department of National Defense (DND). “Nabasa ko po medyo bumaba yata ang budget ng VMMC for 2026. Sana po ay masuportahan po ang sapat na pondo para dito,” Go said. The veteran […]
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has officially registered the Alburquerque Asin Tibuok [G/4/2024/00008] from Bohol as a Geographical Indication (GI). The announcement was posted on their official website, recognizing it as one of the country’s treasured cultural and economic heritage products. “The recognition of Asin Tibuok as a GI supports the preservation […]
The City of Baguio has extended ₱2 million in financial aid to four priority areas in northern Cebu, each receiving ₱500,000 to support rebuilding efforts following the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, accompanied by Baguio City Councilor Atty. Jose Molintas, personally turned over the checks to authorized representatives of Bogo City and […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has renewed his call for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to pursue diplomatic solutions to support Filipinos in the United States affected by immigration crackdowns under the Trump-era Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies. “We (the US and Philippines) have permanent interests. Our relationships matter. We must always have […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his compassion-driven service as his Malasakit Team visited several communities in San Vicente, Northern Samar to aid families affected by Typhoon Opong. The team personally reached out to affected residents in Brgy. Sila, as well as the islands of Mahaba and Panganoron in Brgy. Maragat. They distributed essential aid and listened […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has moved closer to amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) by leading the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s second hearing on the rice tariffication measure that he described as “poison” to the local rice industry. “Kung patakaran at polisiya ang lupang tatamnan ng sektor ng agrikultura, malinaw na isang […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday assured the public that the ₱249 billion in unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed ₱6.793-trillion 2026 national budget are lawful, transparent and strictly regulated, serving only as a fiscal reserve that can be used when government revenues exceed targets. “Ang unprogrammed appropriations ay reserbang pondo ng ating pamahalaan. Hindi […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday expressed full support for holding bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed ₱6.793-trillion 2026 national budget in public and through livestreaming to promote accountability and transparency in the budget process. “‘Yan din naman ang gusto namin ever since noong tayo ay na-elect bilang Speaker. ‘Yan ang ating commitment […]
The House of Representatives will review the rules on the public disclosure of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) of its members to promote transparency and accountability, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said Wednesday, adding that he is ready to make his own SALN public if needed to set an example. In […]