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LEGARDA THANKS VOTERS FOR SON’S BATANGAS REP WIN

Senator Loren Legarda thanked the voters of Batangas’ first district, who elected her son Leandro Legarda Leviste, as the congressman-elect of the first district of Batangas. Legarda Leviste achieved the highest margin of victory against an incumbent congressman in the country and recorded the highest number of votes received by a candidate for the House […]

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BI TOLD: PROBE RECORDS OF FOREIGNERS IN QUE CASE

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel urged the House committee on public order and safety to investigate the immigration records of three foreign nationals implicated in the kidnapping and murder of businessman Anson Que and his driver. “We have reason to believe that many foreigners involved in criminal activities entered the country during the height […]

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QC GOV’T TO HOST LARGEST BOARD GAMES EXPO

The Quezon City Government, in partnership with Gaming Library, proudly announces the first and largest All aBoard Expo 2025, a landmark celebration of board game culture in the Philippines. The event will take place from May 29 to June 1, 2025 at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center. Spanning four exciting days of gameplay, learning, and community […]

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PIMENTEL WELCOMES POPE LEO XIV

Senator Koko Pimentel III joined the Catholic faithful around the world in welcoming Pope Leo XIV, expressing pride that the newly elected pontiff shares a long-standing connection with the Philippines. “I join the Catholic faithful in welcoming Pope Leo XIV as our new spiritual leader,” Pimentel said. “His life of service and humility is an […]

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TULFO HITS MUNTINLUPA FACTORY LABOR DISCRIMINATION

Senator Raffy Tulfo deplored the discrimination among women workers at the bread and pastries section of MLM Foods Inc. in Muntinlupa City which he visited recently for a random inspection as the Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment. “Isa ito sa mga kumpanya na ginawan ko ng random inspection habang naka-recess […]

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LEGARDA LAUDS ADJUSTED BENEFITS OF DFA RETIREES

Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing into law of Republic Act No. 12181, or the Adjusted DFA Retirement Benefits Act, a measure she principally authored and co-sponsored, which honors the service of officers and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and strengthens the foundations of Philippine diplomacy. “Our foreign service officers operate in […]

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ROCKWELL LAND DONATES LOT TO BACOLOD CITY DRRM

Rockwell Land Corporation is donating a 1,986-square-meter parcel of land to the City of Bacolod, which will serve as the future site of essential emergency facilities: a Fire Substation, a Bac-up Station, and a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Command Center.  The property is located within the new Rockwell development along Buri Road, Barangay […]

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ICE CREAM, HOTDOGS FOR ANGELES STUDENT ATHLETES

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. treated around 400 Central Luzon Regional Athletics Association (CLRAA) student-athletes to hotdogs and ice cream at Maliwalo National High School in Tarlac City. In his personal gesture, Lazatin distributed the treats himself as a token of appreciation for the athletes’ hard work and commitment in representing Angeles City […]

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PING LACSON TO VOTERS: VOTE FOR NATION’S FUTURE

With less than a week to go before Election Day, independent senatorial candidate Ping Lacson appealed to voters to think of the future of the nation and the next generation in casting their votes for senators. In his speech at the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate’s rally in Malolos City, Lacson said that […]

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PANGILINAN: FUND MINDANAO TO BECOME FOOD BASKET

With sufficient budgetary support for the agriculture sector, former Senator and senatorial aspirant Kiko Pangilinan said Mindanao can fulfill its potential as the country’s food basket. “Sabi nila, Mindanao is the land of promise. But for so long the promise continues to be broken. Hindi nabibigyan ng sapat na suporta, lalo na dapat sana food […]