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Laguna Governor Sol Aragones led the launching of the third batch of Akay ni Gob Botika in nine towns in the province. The launching was held together with her representatives, including veteran journalist Doland Castro, Rizal Vice Mayor Antonino Aurelio, and former Luisiana Vice Mayor Luibic Jacob. The activity was also attended by local officials […]
At least ₱12.30 billion in leakages went to non-poor beneficiaries of the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) in 2024, Senator Win Gatchalian revealed. Based on estimates by Gatchalian’s office, the minimum leakage amounts to 47% of the ₱26.31 billion allotted to the SHS-VP for School Year (SY) 2024–2025. “67% of SHS-VP beneficiaries for SY […]
Senate Committee on Labor Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo emphasized the urgent need for the passage of a bill that would provide stronger protection for the rights and welfare of workers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, amid claims that some companies continue to disregard employee safety and well-being in favor of higher profits. During […]
Armed with Executive Order No. 101, Senator Kiko Pangilinan went to Naga City, Camarines Sur for a renewed and strengthened push for the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act, which allows the direct purchase of agricultural products by the government from farmers and fisherfolk without public bidding. EO 101 was signed by President Ferdinand […]
A lawmaking tandem from the Solid North is pushing for the fast-tracked construction of agro-processing centers in every province in the country. Through House Bill No. 6514 or the “AgriBoost bill”, Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos are calling for the implementation of a fast-tracked construction mechanism for […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) today called on the Department of Health (DOH) to arrest the rising mortality of liver cancer and integrate innovative medicines and value-based care into their Universal Health Care (UHC) implementation. ULAP President and Quirino Governor Dax Cua called for a paradigm shift in how the health […]
Nueva Vizcaya Governor Jing Gambito, joined by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Provincial Director Elizabeth Martinez and Dupax del Sur Mayor Neil Magaway, led the turnover of agricultural inputs and a shared service facility worth P1.5 million to the Bugkalot Casecnan Coffee Farmers Association in Barangay Talbek, Dupax del Sur recently.Martinez said the assistance […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced that the city government will release ₱476.488 million in allowances for senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from January 28 to 30, 2026. Domagoso made the announcement during a Facebook livestream. “The January payout will cover arrears for September to December 2025 for […]
While seeing the fate that befell some of his colleagues in the flood control project scandal is painful, the evidence has spoken, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, maintained that the investigation into the issue must be fair and follow where the evidence leads, and not […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to Santo Tomas, Pampanga, to deliver support to fire victims affected by the fire incident on January 7. In a video message, Go underlined the Republic Act No. 12076, known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. Signed on December 6, 2024, this law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, […]