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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano reiterated his call for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to establish the country’s own Anti-Scam Center to address the growing problem of scams. This proposal came during the Senate plenary deliberations on the DICT’s proposed 2025 budget recently where Cayetano emphasized the urgency of creating such a center. […]
In a historic step towards preserving the cultural heritage of Bocaue, Bulacan, Senator Joel Villanueva led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bocaue Museum and Cultural Hub recently. The project, which promises to serve as a beacon of history and inspiration, will feature a museum, art center, performance arts space, and history hub, all aimed at […]
A batch of 46 newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to face scrutiny at the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said the batch is led by the new Philippine Navy chief, Jose Ma. Ambrosio […]
The 17th Organic Farmers Festival and the 2nd Terra Madre Visayas concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony at the Negros Occidental Capitol Grounds in Bacolod City. Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson extended a warm welcome to Mathew John, president of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Asia, who was the distinguished guest of […]
Since flooding remains a persistent issue despite the over P300 billion spent year-on-year on anti-flooding structures, why not redirect part of that budget toward higher education? Senator Alan Peter Cayetano floated this idea during the Senate debates on the 2025 budget for the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), where concerns over the reduced subsidy per […]
As the Philippines is reeling from the devastation of six powerful typhoons in just one month, Senator Bong Go called for swift action to ease the burden on students and families in disaster-stricken areas. With this, Go has co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1864, or the proposed Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee Member and Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores said the Filipino people “are not forgetful about matters involving “utang ng loob” and goodwill like the kind generated by the release of Mary Jane Veloso. Flores said, “the goodwill Indonesia sowed today because of the transfer of custody to the Philippines to […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has called for the creation of local government-managed elderly homes amid a growing number of abandoned senior citizens in the country and the criminalization of abuse committed against senior citizens. “Please look into the possibility of LGU-managed homes for the aged because we have noticed the rising instances of abandoned elderly,” Gatchalian […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at establishing consultative councils to create a more inclusive and effective approach to agricultural policy-making and addressing an assortment of challenges, including climate change and resource degradation. During the annual membership meeting of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food […]
In a significant step towards improving educational facilities in the province, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Alonto Adiong Jr. inaugurated a new Open Gymnasium and participated in the Turn-Over Ceremony at Jamiatu Janoubel Fillibbien Incorporated (JJFI) in Poona Marantao, Marawi City. The event was funded by the provincial government, reflecting the administration’s ongoing commitment […]