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ULAP, TAKEDA PHILIPPINES PARTNER TO FIGHT DENGUE

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has officially entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. (Takeda Philippines) to intensify efforts in combating dengue through the Empowering Communities for a Dengue-Ready Philippines Project (Project E-CODE). The partnership was formalized during the ULAP 107th National Executive Board Meeting on January 31, […]

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LEGARDA EYES CREATION OF SCHOOL FOR GOV’T WORKERS

In a bid to cultivate a new generation of ethical, skilled, and competent civil servants, Senator Loren Legarda has filed the National Public Service College Act of 2025, a landmark bill that seeks to establish the National Public Service College (NPSC) as the country’s premier training ground for future government leaders. Unlike traditional academic institutions, […]

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VILLANUEVA TO PNP: EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT LOVE SCAMS

Senator Joel Villanueva urged the public to stay vigilant against the rise of online love scams. The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reported 8 cases of online love scams as of January 2025 and 72 cases last year. “We are celebrating love today, yet some people continue to prey on others under the guise […]

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TOLENTINO IS ‘NINONG’ IN CAVITE MASS WEDDING

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino took time off his busy campaign schedule to stand as godfather to the mass wedding of 634 couples last Valentine’s Day. Addressing hundreds of newlyweds during the ceremonies held at the Dasmariñas Sports Arena, Tolentino shared what he believes is the key to happy and long-lasting relationships. “Love is the […]

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SAMAR OPENS CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS

The Provincial Government of Samar, under the leadership of Governor Sharee Ann Tan, proudly launched the Samar Center for Developmental Pediatrics (CDP) recently at the Spark Samar Development Hub (in front of Metro Supermarket), Arteche Boulevard, Catbalogan City.The CDP is a pioneering initiative dedicated to providing essential services to children with special needs. The center […]

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BACOLOD CITY GOV’T SHUTS DOWN MCDO BRANCH

The Bacolod City Government has temporarily shut down the newly opened McDonald’s Buri Road branch, which began operations on February 1. The fast food chain branch was shut down due to its failure to secure a fire safety permit from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Mayor Albee Benitez emphasized that business compliance is crucial […]

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AGRI: LIMIT FOOD SECURITY EMERGENCY TO 3 MONTHS

AGRI Party-list Representative Manoy Wilbert Lee is calling on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to effectively implement food security emergency for a maximum of three months and prioritize purchasing rice from local farmers to replenish the National Food Authority’s (NFA) buffer stock, which was released following the government’s declaration of a food security emergency. According […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN IN MANILA

AGRI Party-list on Saturday held its campaign kick off in Manila with public market visits and a motorcade as it renewed its commitment to continue fighting for more support for the agriculture sector to achieve cheaper food and food security, as well as quality and free healthcare service. “Sinimulan po natin ang kampanya sa pagkumusta […]

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FALGUI LEADS KIAMBA’S TIMPUYOG FESTIVAL

Residents from 19 barangays of the municipality of Kiamba in the province of Sarangani came together to celebrate the Barangay and Tri-People Day. The Barangay Day included a Cultural Dance Competition where barangays were divided into clusters. Cluster 7 or Barangay Poblacion won and took home P25,000. A singing competition was also held that same […]

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MUNTINLUPA GOV’T, DOTR TO OPEN ROAD SAFETY PARK

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and city government of Muntinlupa broke ground the city’s first road safety park and end-of-trip facilities for the benefit of active transport enthusiasts.As part of the DOTr’s active and public transport infrastructure expansion, the agency and Muntinlupa City will construct a 3,140 sqm road safety park, consisting of road networks, bike […]