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BULACAN RECOGNIZES LOCAL ARTISTRY IN ‘OBRA’

Fashion designers, makeup artists, hairstylists, and accessory makers from the different parts of Bulacan convened to flaunt their industry’s vibrant culture in OBRA: Optimizing Bulacan’s Rich Artistry – The Bulacan Creative Industries Showcase featuring Fashion and Arts at Vista Mall Malolos.    The event, which coincided with the celebration of the Philippine Creative Industries Month […]

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BERNOS WANTS EQUAL PAY FOR UAAP BASKETBALL REFS

Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday expressed support for calls to correct the pay disparity between referees officiating in the UAAP men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, describing it as a matter of fairness and respect not just for officials but for women’s basketball as a whole. “As a lawmaker, I believe equal […]

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SAMAR SOLONS PUSH FOR NEW SAMAR ISLAND REGION

In a rare show of unity, six members of the House of Representatives from Samar’s three provinces are rallying behind the move to create a new Samar Island Region (SIR) — seen as key to unlocking the island’s long-stalled growth and development. They have jointly filed House Bill No. 4218, which seeks to carve out […]

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TEACHERS HAILED AS SHAPERS OF COUNTRY’S FUTURE

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano hailed teachers as the nation’s “sowers,” emphasizing their critical role in shaping the country’s future by instilling values in the youth. In his message for World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5, 2025, Cayetano paid tribute to the country’s teachers who serve as “second parents” in school. “The […]

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PANGILINAN: REVERT IMPORTED RICE TARIFF TO 35%

Through the leadership of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, the Senate adopted Resolution No. 29 urging Malacañang to revert the tariff rate on imported rice to 35% from the current 15% to reduce revenue losses of farmers, empower local rice producers, and bring down the prices of rice in the domestic market. Signed by both Pangilinan and […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO FIRE VICTIMS IN BOHOL

Senator Bong Go helped fire-affected families in the towns of Calape and Guindulman, underscoring his commitment to help them recover and rebuild their lives.  Go assured the victims of his continued support as they work to regain normalcy after the recent fire incidents. Held at the municipal halls of Calape and Guindulman, the veteran legislator’s […]

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DY THANKS HOUSE MEMBERS, STAFF FOR 2026 BUDGET

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III just past midnight on Friday thanked members of the House of Representatives, employees of the chamber, and government agencies for their dedication and long hours that allowed the chamber to complete the sponsorships and plenary debates on the proposed P6.3-trillion 2026 national budget. “Buong puso akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat […]

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SOLID NORTH: HIKE PAY OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS

As the country gears up for the World Teachers’ Day on October 5, a party-list lawmaker has called for the passage of the Magna Carta for Private School Teachers to help stem the exodus of teachers in search of higher paying jobs. “The sad reality in our country is that being a private school teacher […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL HOLDS ROBOTICS CHALLENGE

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the official opening of the 5th Battle of Bots: Negros Occidental Robotics Challenge 2025, held at the NOLITC Campus in Talisay City. The event was spearheaded by the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) headed by NOLITC Administrator Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido. Participating in the competition were […]

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ABANTE RALLIES AID FOR CEBU BAPTIST CONGREGATIONS

Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante, Senior Pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Baptist Ekklesia (MBBE), said the church is mobilizing assistance for Baptist congregations in Cebu that were impacted by the powerful earthquake that struck the province. “We are in touch with our pastors and brethren in Cebu to assess the damage and identify their […]