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BONG GO: USE FLOOD CONTROL FUNDS FOR MEDICAL AID

Senator Bong Go expressed hope and optimism amid recent proposals to re-allocate funds for flood control to the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Program (MAIFIP). “I heard ngayon mayroon pong pondo for flood control for 2026, parang i-re-reallocate po ng Kongreso sa MAIFIP. Kung matutuloy po ito wala na pong dahilan na may […]

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DA URGED: BRING P20 RICE TO PAMPANGA 1sT DISTRICT

Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. has filed House Resolution No. 278 requesting the Department of Agriculture (DA) to establish KADIWA ‘Benteng Bigas Meron Na’ Rolling Stores in Pampangas’ 1st District. Officially launched in Batangas on July 10, 2025, the KADIWA Rolling Store is part of the food security programs of President Ferdinand Marcos, […]

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ILOILO GOV’T ADOPTS USE OF PALENG-QR PH PLUS

The Provincial Government of Iloilo rolled out the “Paleng-QR Ph Plus” to foster the wider use of digital payments in the public markets, public utility vehicles, and other business establishments. Iloilo Vice Governor Nathalie Ann Debuque, representing Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board Member Benjamin Diokno, and BSP Deputy […]

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LEGARDA LAUDS TEACHERS’ CAREER PROGRESSION LAW

Senator Loren Legarda hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12288, or the Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, a measure she authored and co-sponsored, calling it a landmark step in recognizing the competence, dedication, and vital role of Filipino educators. “In today’s rapidly changing world, the demands of the […]

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PANGILINAN JOINS SENATE ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL

Senator Kiko Pangilinan officially taken his oath as a member of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET), the constitutional body tasked with resolving election contests involving members of the Senate. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 24, with Senior Associate Justice Marivic Leonen administering the oath. “Opisyal na tayong naging […]

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BATO: HIKE SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR COMBATANTS’ KIDS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed his support for the move to increase the budget for scholarships for children of combatants to improve the overall peace situation in the country. During the 2026 budget deliberation for the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) led by Dela Rosa as the Chairperson […]

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LGUS URGED: INCLUDE LOCAL PRODUCE IN RELIEF PACKS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to purchase food to be stockpiled for disasters from farmers and fisherfolk in their localities. “We don’t always have to rely on instant noodles and canned goods for our food relief packs during disasters. One very […]

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BERNOS MOBILIZES AID FOR NANDO AFFECTED ABRA

Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos on Tuesday gave assurances that his office is ready to extend assistance to those in his province who have suffered losses due to Super Typhoon Nando. “Even as we have yet to assess the total damage caused by Super Typhoon Nando, our fellow Abreños can rest assured that my […]

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ILOILO CITY FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT STARTS

Iloilo City is set to revolutionize its urban sports infrastructure with the groundbreaking La Paz Plaza Football Ground Lighting Project, a collaborative effort between the Iloilo City Government and Global Business Power (GBP) that promises to elevate local sports development. The project is 75% complete and on track for an October 7 launch. It will […]

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GARAFIL IS NEW HOUSE SECRETARY GENERAL

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy, elected lawyer Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil as Secretary General and retired Army Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Melchor Dela Cruz as Sergeant-at-Arms.  Garafil said that she will work closely with House officials and staff to ensure that “legislative processes are efficient, transparent and responsive” in support of the […]