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On the first day of his second term in the Senate, Senator Bong Go filed a measure seeking to ease the financial burden on indigent Filipinos applying for work by granting them waived or discounted fees for essential government-issued pre-employment documents. The proposal, titled the Indigent Jobseekers Assistance Act of 2025, aims to provide practical […]
Residents of Quezon City battling chronic kidney disease (CKD) now have greater access to life-saving treatment with the opening of the city’s second dialysis facility, located at the Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital (RMBGH). “Chronic kidney disease is a growing public concern in the country,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said. “We hope that by […]
Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores has made good on his recent pledge to author a bill that cuts the links between electronic payments and online gambling. Flores filed his proposed Anti-Online Gambling Promotions in E-Wallets Act together with four other House Members. “All four of Bukidnon’s representatives in Congress are united on making sure […]
To protect Filipino youths from the harmful effects of too much exposure to social media, Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill regulating the use of social media platforms by minors. Lacson cited studies showing how the excessive use of social media is linked to risk for mental health problems, as well as anxiety, depression […]
Instead of spending time with their families while on vacation after months of duty, Filipino seafarers–such as marine engineers and deck officers say their vacation is consumed by physically attending refresher training courses. This concern was raised by several vacationing Maritime Officers to Senator Erwin Tulfo, who promptly relayed to Senator Raffy Tulfo, Chairman of […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to providing accessible healthcare for all Filipinos during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Super Health Center in Diffun, Quirino. His Malasakit Team was present at the event, which coincided with the town’s celebration of its 75th Araw ng Diffun […]
“More jobs, better services, better life for Quirinians.” This was Quirino Governor Dax Cua’s vow as he embarks on his final term as the province’s chief executive this week. Cua expressed his thanks to the people of Quirino for their continued trust in his leadership. “I am fortunate and thankful for the continued mandate to […]
First District Pampanga Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. strongly condemned the killing of an Angeleña nail technician, who was found dead recently in her home in Barangay Lourdes Sur East, Angeles City. Lazatin is offering a P50,000 cash reward, out of his own pocket, for any information on the nail tech’s killer. “I am urging […]
Local government units, businesses, MSMEs, and various industries gathered recently for the opening of the Siquijor and Negros Island Business Week 2025, held at the Atrium, SM North Wing in Bacolod City. The event was spearheaded by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) led by its president, Juliana Carbon, the Provincial Government […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing a landmark bill to tear down all financial barriers that keep millions of Filipinos from exercising a constitutional right: the opportunity to finish their education. Filed on July 3, 2025, the “Makakapagtapos Ako Act of 2025” is among Cayetano’s top priority measures for the 20th Congress. The bill is […]