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PANGILINAN BACKS STRONGER ANIMAL WELFARE LAW

Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed his strong support for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society’s (PAWS) call to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act further, underscoring the urgent need to enhance protections for animals and ensure stricter enforcement of existing laws. During his meeting with PAWS, Pangilinan, an advocate for animal welfare and a proud adopter of rescue […]

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BONG GO RECEIVES AWARD FROM CANCER WARRIOR PH

Senator Bong Go was recognized for his continuing support for public health initiatives as Cancer Warrior PH convened local leaders, health implementers, and advocacy groups during its World Cancer Day 2026 activities in Cainta, Rizal. During the program, a representative delivered a message on behalf of Go. The speech focused on the significance of World […]

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SARANGANI GOVERNOR PACQUIAO BACKS SPORTS DEV’T

Governor Rogelio Pacquiao expresses support for youth and sports development as he graced the opening ceremony of the Sarangani Provincial Athletics Association (SPAA) Meet in Kiamba. During the opening ceremony held at Kiamba National High School, Pacquiao lauded the dedication and discipline of the young athletes across Sarangani Province, as well as the support and […]

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HOUSE TACKLES ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION BILL

The House Committee on Public Order and Safety, chaired by Manila Representative Rolando Valeriano approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate bills pushing for stronger protection of children against the growing menace of online sexual exploitation. For consolidation are House Bills 809, 2319, and 5494, all of which share the common […]

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CAYETANO: TRAVEL TAX ABOLITION A PRIORITY BILL

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the Marcos administration’s initiative to prioritize a measure that abolishes the travel tax as part of the key legislation in the 20th Congress. This after Malacañang announced that the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) included the bill as part of the government’s latest priority measures. “This is good […]

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PANGILINAN: EXTEND ESTATE TAX AMNESTY TO DEC 2028

Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1740, seeking to extend the period of estate tax amnesty availment to December 31, 2028 to help Filipino families settle their estate tax obligations without hefty penalties associated with not being able to pay the estate taxes within the deadline. The proposed measure seeks to amend Republic Act […]

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BONG GO AIDS PUERTO PRINCESA FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go, through his team, extended assistance to families displaced by two separate fire incidents in Barangay Bagong Sikat and the Old Public Market in Barangay Tagumpay, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Beyond immediate relief, the senator stressed the importance of safety and preparedness following the fires that struck Barangay Bagong Sikat and the Old […]

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BONG GO AIDS QUAKE-HIT FAMILIES IN SULTAN KUDARAT

Senator Bong Go extended support to families affected by recent earthquake incidents in Sultan Kudarat through an assistance activity spearheaded by his office, aimed at helping affected communities cope with the impact of the disaster. The turnover of relief goods assistance for earthquake victims was conducted in the Municipality of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, where Go’s […]

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CONGRESS ALLOTS P2.5B FOR CANCER PREVENTION, CARE

Congress has earmarked another ₱2.5 billion in funding for cancer prevention and patient care, strengthening the country’s response to a disease that claims nearly 100 Filipino lives every day, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. Under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, Congress allocated another ₱1.5 billion for the Cancer Assistance Fund […]

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FERNANDO TO REVIVE OPLE’S COASTAL ROAD PROJECT

The province of Bulacan celebrated the 99th birth anniversary of Gat Blas F. Ople recently in the city of Malolos by honoring the life and works of the former Bulakenyo senator who is widely known as the “Father of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and the Philippine Labor Code.” With the theme “Gat Blas F. Ople: […]