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LEGARDA FILES BILL TO SUPPORT MSME EXPANSION

In celebration of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Month this July, Senator Loren Legarda has filed the proposed ‘Pangkabuhayan Act,’ a bill aimed at simplifying access to government financing and livelihood programs, leveraging technology and innovation to encourage more Filipinos to start their own businesses and support the growth of existing ones. “The […]

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ABANTE TO LEAD HOUSE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE

Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante has been reelected as chair of the House Committee on Human Rights, vowing to push for the passage of critical legislation and to continue the fight for justice and accountability. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue the work we started. There is still much we need to […]

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FERNANDO BARES VISION, PLAN FOR BULACAN’S FUTURE

Governor Daniel Fernando isn’t just serving another term; he’s crafting a legacy.With his third term now underway, the governor laid out a clear vision, focusing on five pivotal areas designed to ensure his past efforts have a lasting impact on Bulacan’s future. During the Inaugural Session of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice Governor […]

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THANKSGIVING MASS OFFERED FOR 20th CONGRESS START

Lawmakers attended a Thanksgiving Mass at the Manila Cathedral in preparation for the start of the 20th Congress. TINGOG Party-list Representative Jude Acidre said the Mass was not just ceremonial, but a gesture of faith as Congress faces the start of a new three-year term. “With all the challenges we’re facing, with all the problems […]

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MANILENYOS NOW ABLE TO PAY TAXES AMID BAD WEATHER

Despite the severe weather conditions brought by continuous rains, taxpayers in the City of Manila were able to enjoy convenience through local government digital platforms such as Go Manila and the Electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS).With this, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso noted that the City Hall managed to sustain its operations and […]

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ALAN CAYETANO BACKS PUSH FOR DIGITAL UPGRADES

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, a long-time advocate for digital transformation, shared the administration’s push for key digital upgrades in education but stressed the need for reforms to go beyond infrastructure and prioritize meaningful, people-centered legislation. “Three words — relevance, transformation, and building. It must be part of nation-building. It should be transformative and relevant — […]

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PANGILINAN IS SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE HEAD

It’s official: Senator Kiko Pangilinan will head the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform in a bid to fight for the rights of farmers and fisherfolk, achieve food security, bring down the prices of food, and pass legislation critical to the country’s agricultural sector. The announcement came during the all-member caucus recently to […]

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CHIZ: BAN GOV’T EXECS, KIN FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Senate President Chiz Escudero said that all government officials and their relatives must be banned from participating in public procurement and must cease acting as contractors or suppliers to the state to fight corruption, particularly in projects involving infrastructure and flood control. Escudero’s push for a new law for the prohibition is also in support […]

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PANGILINAN: SAGIP SAKA CAN HELP RELIEF OPERATIONS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan showed what his landmark Sagip Saka Act can do by buying some 800 kilos of fresh vegetables from Nueva Ecija farmers and distributing them to victims of the recent typhoons and flooding. The senator recently turned over the produce to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, who will lead the distribution to the […]

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BONG GO RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT SPORTS AWARD

Senator Bong Go was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Sports Award at the 31st So Kim Cheng Foundation Annual Sports Awards held at Eskina Restaurant in Lanang, Davao City.  Recognized for his long-standing support for grassroots sports development and athlete welfare, Go maximized the occasion to reaffirm his legislative priorities as Chairperson of the Senate Committees […]