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DIZON LAUDS NLEX TOLL RELIEF AMID BRIDGE REPAIR

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon expressed gratitude to the NLEX Corp. for heeding the call of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to impose a temporary toll relief from the Balintawak to Meycauayan portion of the expressway until emergency repairs of the Marilao Interchange Bridge have been completed. Dizon said the toll relief will help ease the […]

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ALBANO TACKLES WATER SUPPLY ISSUES IN JAPAN FORUM

Isabela Governor Rodito Albano reaffirmed his commitment to addressing water security challenges in the Cagayan Valley region during the Japan-Philippines Nexus Program on Water Security at Kyoto University.Represented by Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano, the governor emphasized that tackling water supply issues and water-related disasters is vital for the future and the well-being of the […]

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151 ANGELES CITY GOV’T WORKERS GET CASH INCENTIVES

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. awarded certificates of loyalty, pins and cash incentives to some 151 city government employees for their decades-long service to the Angeleños.Lazatin led the awarding ceremony at the Angeles City Library and Information Center Amphitheater, citing the utmost dedication and commitment the awardees demonstrated through their years of public […]

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BATO TO DUTERTE: MANY PINOYS WANT YOU BACK IN PH

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa told former President Rodrigo Duterte to stay strong and remain hopeful even though he celebrated his 80th birthday while detained in The Hague, Netherlands. “Ang masasabi ko lang sa kanya ay itong lahat ng mga pagsubok na ito ngayon ay malalampasan natin ito. Malalampasan ito. Walang permanent sa mundong ibabaw. […]

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AGRI SLAMS PHILHEALTH FOR OECB NON-IMPLEMENTATION

AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee blasted the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation amid complaints of patients over the failure to implement PhilHealth’s Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package. The OECB package, which took effect in January this year under PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0033, covers all outpatient services and commodities provided in PhilHealth-accredited healthcare facilities—rendered at […]

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KIKO: NO TALKS FOR ALYANSA SENATE SLATE INCLUSION

Former senator and senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has categorically denied reports claiming that he is in talks with Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas regarding a potential inclusion in the party’s senatorial lineup. “There have been no discussions between my camp and Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas. Our campaign remains independent and focused on our […]

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QC GOV’T LAUNCHES NEW TOURISM SLOGAN

The Quezon City Government has launched its latest tourism slogan, “QC: More to Explore,” in a bid to establish its status as a premier cultural and tourism destination in Metro Manila. The branding initiative seeks to highlight the city’s rich history, cultural heritage, and diverse attractions for both local and international travelers. “This is more […]

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LACSON, NU BACOLOD SIGN PACT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson signed a Memorandum of Agreement with National University (NU) Bacolod, represented by NU Philippines president and CEO Dr. Renato Carlos Ermita, Jr., for the implementation of AMLIG or Accelerating the Mission of Learning and Inclusive Growth Scholarship.The ceremonial signing was held at the NU Bacolod Campus in the presence of […]

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LACSON VOWS TO BOOST ROMBLON ECONOMY, TOURISM

Former Senator Ping Lacson visited Romblon, where he assured residents of help to boost the province’s economic growth, including tourism. Lacson met with the province’s residents as well as local officials led by Governor Jose Riano, Vice Governor Armando Gutierrez, and Representative Eleandro Jesus Madrona. “Romblon was the 10th fastest growing economy among the country’s […]

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GATCHALIAN WANTS SHORTENED COLLEGE YEARS

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to collaborate in harmonizing the senior high school (SHS) program to shorten the number of years in college. Gatchalian recalled that during the deliberations on the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10533) or the […]