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Senator Bong Go is pushing for the institutionalization of school clinics in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide, citing serious gaps in the availability of on-site health facilities and personnel that directly affect students’ well-being and learning conditions. Through Senate Bill No. 1780, Go underscores that access to basic healthcare within schools remains uneven […]
How did Rodante Marcoleta win as senator in the 2025 elections? He was excluded in the top 12 of all pre-election surveys from 2023 to 2025. He was rejected in the top 12 by every province in almost a third of all the regions in the country. He was omitted in the top 12 by […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III led the House of Representatives in paying its final institutional tribute to former Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr., honoring the only lawmaker in its history to serve five terms as presiding officer and crediting him with steering the chamber through defining political and economic transitions. The necrological service at […]
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo as the nation’s capital ushered in the Year with a call for unity, peace, and stronger ties between the Philippines and China. Addressing Manileños gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, Domagoso warmly welcomed visiting dignitaries and guests, including Jing […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is seeking to abolish the travel tax levied on Filipino tourists traveling abroad, describing the tax as an “economic burden” that hinders the right to travel of those with limited means. “By lowering the cost of international travel, we expect to stimulate passenger volume, increase spending on transport, accommodation, food, and services, […]
Senator Chiz Escudero urged the national government to aggressively market the new 99‑year lease terms under Republic Act No. 12252, saying the measure must be positioned as a long‑term anchor for jobs, capital, and development. Escudero issued the call as the Philippine economy expanded by only 4.4 percent in 2025, below the government’s 5.5 to […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 1777 seeking to institutionalize the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by amending Republic Act No. 6977, the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises, as amended by RA 9501, the Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The measure aims to make […]
A lawmaking tandem is proposing the creation of a single window system for all social services to ensure easier access and faster service delivery. Through House Bill No. 7465 or the “ACCESS Bill,” Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos are pushing for the establishment of an Accelerated Citizen-Centered […]
The City of Manila launched “Letters to My TOTGA,” a Valentine’s experience at Paco Park from February 14 to 28, offering a space for reflection on love, loss, and closure. The concept draws inspiration from the story of Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera, whose long-distance relationship unfolded through handwritten letters and ultimately ended in separation. […]
The Committee on Energy, chaired by Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez approved the substitute bill seeking to reduce government electricity expenditures by mandating the development and utilization of renewable energy systems in all government buildings and facilities. The substitute bill consolidates House Bills (HBs) 458, 1261, 2804, 3040, 3126, 3667, 3942, 4138, 4601, 5090, and 5094, […]