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LACSON BLASTS CRITICS AS FLOOD MESS PROBE RESUMES

Evidence, and not noise, will indict and convict those involved in the corruption behind anomalous flood control projects, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson stressed. At the resumption of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing into the issue, Lacson tore into “skeptics, detractors, and hijackers” for twisting public anger to divide the nation. “Your noise […]

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PANGILINAN FILES ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY BILL

Senator Kiko Pangilinan has taken note of the interest of ordinary Filipinos to participate in public service during the past elections, but he emphasized that victories for those without the political machinery and the backing of big political parties and dynasties will remain a challenge if the proposed anti-political dynasty law is not passed. Pangilinan […]

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VILLAFUERTES WANT SUSTAINABLE MUP PENSION SYSTEM

As Malacañan currently reviews the pension system of military and uniformed personnel (MUP), Camarines Sur representatives led by Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte are proposing new legislation to establish a “sustainable, equitable and financially sound” annuity plan in place of the current one whose long-term sustainability is being doubted by no less than our country’s […]

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VILLAFUERTE TO DOH: EXPAND ZBB TO LGU HOSPITALS

Camarines Sur  (CamSur) Gov. LRay Villafuerte is standing four-square behind the Department of Health (DOH)’s inclusion of hospitals managed by local government units (LGUs) in its Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program, which is now limited to providing  free hospitalization to inpatients with basic or ward accommodations in DOH-run hospitals only.  Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that with […]

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MAYOR ISKO VOWS TO GO TOUGH VS CRIME IN MANILA

Manila City Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso has vowed to take more measures against criminality in Manila as he announced the arrest of the city’s Top 1 Most Wanted Person, a murder suspect linked to the killing of a criminology student in Tondo in October 2023. Domagoso said the suspect, identified as Prince Ethan Cruz, […]

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ARAGONES LAUNCHES FREE LAB TESTS FOR LAGUNENSES

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones personally led the first day of the free laboratory tests, underscoring her administration’s firm commitment to uninterrupted health programs. Aragones assured Lagunenses that funding will not hinder the delivery of healthcare. “May paraan para ilibre ang ating mga kababayan.” “Kinakailangan lang hanapan ng pondo. May paraan para ilibre ang ating mga […]

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TULFO: REIMBURSE AIR PASSENGERS OFFLOADED BY BI

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a measure seeking to mandate the reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by Filipino passengers who were deferred or denied boarding due to unjustified and prolonged pre-departure procedures of the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Tulfo, the chairperson of the Committee on Public Services, filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1657 after his office […]

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PANGILINAN TO GUARD P33-B FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD FUND

Senator Kiko Pangilinan issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds allocated for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program, stressing that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone involved in corrupt practices that deprive farmers of much-needed infrastructure. “We have put in place several safeguards para talagang matiyak (na walang […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO PASAY CITY FIRE VICTIMS

Continuing his commitment to public service, Senator Bong Go, through his team, extended assistance to fire victims in Barangay 51, Pasay City. During the distribution of assistance, Senator Go reiterated the importance of Republic Act No. 12076, also known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, and well-equipped evacuation […]

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GAMBITO WANTS OWWA, DMW OFFICES IN NUEVA VIZCAYA

Nueva Vizcaya Governor Jose “Jing” Gambito led the awarding of financial assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) at the Ammungan Hall of the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Capitol. Accepting the financial aid were 140 distressed OFWs from various towns in the province. “The government owes you a deep debt of gratitude, so when you […]