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QC GOV’T RAFFLES OFF 301 CONDOMINIUM UNITS

The Quezon City Government, through the Housing Community Development and Resettlement Department (HCDRD), awarded 301 condominium units as part of its rental housing program to qualified QCitizens via public raffle on the HCDRD’s Facebook live feed recently. Beneficiaries were awarded units in the QCitizen Homes Urban Deca Housing project located in Litex, Barangay Commonwealth. “Through […]

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DPWH URGED: FAST-TRACK BRIDGE COLLAPSE PROBE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for its apparent lack of urgency in addressing the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. After DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan missed the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee’s motu proprio hearing about the incident on March 14, 2025, Cayetano finally had the […]

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PIMENTEL TO COMELEC: RULE ON TEODORO’S DQ CASE

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III filed an “urgent motion to resolve” before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc, pressing for an immediate resolution on the cancellation of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro for the city’s 1st District congressional race. The motion, filed on March 26, 2025, reiterates that […]

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OPEN MUNICIPAL WATERS TO SMALL FISHERFOLK — KIKO

Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan expressed his full support for reinstating the 15-kilometer municipal water zone that gives preferential access to small-scale fishermen.  Noting a current petition asking to reverse the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to declare as unconstitutional the 15-kilometer municipal water zone, the former senator said it is unfair for commercial […]

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CUA VOWS CONTINUED GOOD GOVERNANCE IN QUIRINO

“Continued good governance for the welfare of all Quirinians.” This was the promise of Quirino Governor Dax Cua as the campaign for local candidates for the midterm elections officially kicked off on Friday, March 28. Cua said he hopes to build on the gains that the province has made if given the chance to govern […]

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NOGRALES CAMPAIGN TO CENTER ON DAVAO CITY VOTERS

As the local campaign for the midterm elections kicks off, Davao mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles on Friday said that his campaign will be focused on Davaoeño voters and informing them of his vision and platform for the city. According to the former Civil Service Commission Chair, “voters will be at the center of our campaign. […]

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NOGRALES MOUNTS ‘FEARLESS’ CAMPAIGN IN MONTALBAN

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Friday vowed that he and his team will mount a “fearless campaign” despite attempts at intimidation by his opponents in the run-up to the local campaign for the midterm elections. “Hindi po kami natatakot, at hindi kami magpapatinag sa kabila ng pangaabuso at pananakot. Ilalapit natin sa mga […]

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PIMENTEL LAUDS DEPED’S SHS VOUCHER PROGRAM REFUND

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III commended the Department of Education (DepEd) for recovering P65 million from 54 private schools that made questionable claims under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program. However, Pimentel stressed that the refund is not enough and called for stricter oversight to prevent future anomalies. “Mabuti na naibalik ang P65 […]

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POE TO PROVIDERS: MAKE INTERNET ACCESS AFFORDABLE

Senator Grace Poe exhorted the country’s internet service providers (ISPs) and cable TV operators to work relentlessly to ensure that Filipinos have access to quality and affordable internet access. Post-pandemic, Poe said the call to action should be digital connectivity and inclusivity. “In an archipelagic country consisting of 7,641 islands and a population of roughly […]

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BONG GO BACKS GRASSROOTS BASKETBALL PROGRAMS

Recognizing the deep cultural significance of grassroots basketball, Senator Bong Go has made it a cornerstone of his sports advocacy, ensuring that local leagues received support in previous years to sustain their programs and provide opportunities for young athletes. “Sa Pilipinas, basketball ang larong pinakamalapit sa puso ng tao. Kaya’t hindi natin pwedeng pabayaan ang […]