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House Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan called for increased government support for Filipino rice farmers in the 2026 national budget, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to temporarily suspend rice imports. “The decision to halt rice importation is a welcome and timely relief for our local rice farmers, who are currently struggling with falling palay (unmilled […]
The Provincial Government of Samar celebrated its 184th Founding Anniversary recently with the theme “Kusog han Samar, Pagkaurusa Kita.”In her commemorative message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan honored employees of both provincial and national government agencies for their hard work and contribution to the success of the Samar Day celebration, as well as for ensuring that […]
Senate Committee on Games and Amusement Chairperson Erwin Tulfo is set to spearhead the hearing on bills seeking to address the ill effects of online gambling in the Philippines this August 14. “Sa Thursday, sasalang ang mga bills on online gambling sa Senate Committee on Games and Amusements” Tulfo announced. “It’s a crisis na eh. […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for prayer, urging unity and compassion for nations embroiled in conflict. In his August 8 and 9 vlog ‘CIA 365 with Kuya Alan,’ Cayetano emphasized the urgent need for peace in Israel and Palestine, praying for an end to suffering and hostilities. “Ang turo ni Lord, mahalin natin ng kapwa […]
With two “Kikos”–Senator Kiko Pangilinan and Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr.–heading the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform and the Department of Agriculture (DA), respectively, the country’s agricultural sector can now move toward its goal of empowering farmers and ensuring food security. Pangilinan personally visited the DA office recently to meet with […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) rallied behind electric cooperatives (ECs) last Friday, encouraging them to serve as primary sources of solutions to recurring energy-related problems in their respective communities, thereby transforming themselves as “catalysts of progress.” NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda delivered this unity call at the Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) of the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, […]
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. wants mental health emergency, psychiatric, and neurological services to be included in the PhilHealth Mental Health Benefit Package for Out-Patient. Lazatin filed House Bill No. 2933 or “Expanding The Primary Care Package Under PhilHealth To Include Benefit Package For Mental Health And For Other Purposes”. In the […]
In a bold step to protect vulnerable communities, the Quezon City Government has established the QC SAFE Seal—a first-of-its-kind certification program for hotels, inns, and similar establishments committed to preventing human trafficking and exploitation. Launched during the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the initiative underscores the city’s firm commitment to rights-based, inclusive governance. The […]
Senator Ping Lacson pushed for the all-out help of the private sector in addressing the flooding problem, even as he continues his own probe into failed and ghost flood control projects that have cost taxpayers more than P2 trillion in the last 15 years. Lacson said the offer of San Miguel Corp. president Ramon Ang […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan renewed his call for stronger government action to increase the income of farmers, emphasizing that empowering the agricultural sector and its workers is critical to ensuring food security and rural prosperity in the country. In his interpellation of Senator Raffy Tulfo’s privileged speech about possible amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) […]