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TAGUIGEÑOS URGED: EMBODY PROBINSYUDAD VALUES

Choose to be part of the solution rather than the problem. This was the holiday message of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to his fellow Taguigeños during the grand opening of this year’s “The Lights of CHRISTmas” Park (TLC Park). Thousands of Taguigeños attended the ceremony, which marked the third year of the largest lights park […]

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HOUSE TO SEND DELEGATES TO WASHINGTON INTEL FORUM

The House of Representatives will send a delegation to the 10th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum (PISF), a leading international security forum, to increase understanding of global threats and create actionable solutions to counter these threats. Deputy Speakers Tonypet Albano of Isabela and Raymond Democrito Mendoza of the TUCP Partylist will head the delegation to the December […]

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BACOLOD LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE FLOOD MGMT SYSTEM

With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, the City of Bacolod is taking proactive and innovative measures to address the issue of flooding with its flood management system, particularly the Pump and Flood Gate Systems. The project makes Bacolod City the first local government unit (LGU) in the country to adopt the innovative solution to […]

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PADILLA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE SENATOR RASUL

Senator Robin Padilla paid tribute to the late former Senator Santanina Rasul, who passed away on Nov. 28. Padilla, a Muslim, noted Rasul was the first female Muslim to serve in the Senate. “Inaalala siya bilang isang taga umpisa, tagapagturo, at dedikadong pampublikong lingkod.” “Inaalala siya bilang isang taga umpisa, tagapagturo, at dedikadong pampublikong lingkod na […]

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CAYETANO CALLS FOR REVIEW OF FOI EXECUTIVE ORDER

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for a review of the implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 2 on Freedom of Information (FOI) to address persistent challenges in accessing government data and communicating critical issues effectively to the public. Speaking at a meet-and-greet with Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) station managers recently, Cayetano proposed filing a resolution […]

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BONG GO DENIES PDEA CLAIM OF DRUG LINK

Senator Bong Go addressed, during a Senate media interview recently, the mention of his name in a House Quad-Committee (QuadComm) inquiry on POGO and illegal drugs. During the House probe, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) included Go’s name in a flawed matrix connecting public officials to alleged drug personalities. The legislator categorically denied any […]

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33 GROUPS BAG 2024 QC GREEN AWARDS

Thirty-three (33) awardees from barangays, schools, hospitals, businesses, Sangguniang Kabataan, and youth-based organizations, were recognized in the 2024 Quezon City Green Awards.  From cultivating urban farms to fostering community resilience, this year’s awardees showcased how multi-sectoral and whole-of-city approach plays a crucial role in mitigating and adapting to the inevitable effects of the climate crisis.  […]

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AKAP TO AID MORE LOW INCOME EARNERS, SAYS RILLO

The government’s Ayuda Sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) is set to help a greater number of low-wage workers, especially those employed by micro and small enterprises, in the months ahead, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo said. “We expect the AKAP’s cash aid to help employees receiving ‘minimal’ wages such as those working for micro […]

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BATO TO DTI: GIVE MSMES NO INTEREST SMALL LOANS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has urged Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque to create a small loan program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) program with no interest rate. The Mindanaoan lawmaker raised this during the confirmation hearing of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary, noting that this would help Filipinos in […]

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HOUSE OKS MOTORCYLE CRIME PREVENTION ACT AMENDMENT

The House of Representatives approved on second reading the measure rationalizing the safety measures and penalties relative to the operation of motorcycles, amending for the purpose Republic Act (RA) 11235, otherwise known as the “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.” According to Iloilo City Representative Jam-Jam Baronda, House Bill (HB) 11113 seeks to address issues raised about […]