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PANGILINAN SENDS AID TO OCC. MINDORO FLOOD VICTIMS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan mobilized immediate relief and coordination efforts to help the victims of the massive flooding in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro because of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). In a text message, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Mayor E-K Almero commended Pangilinan for leading the efforts to coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-MIMAROPA, as well […]

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BONG GO: PROTECT FILM INDUSTRY WORKERS

Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill No. 667 at the start of the 20th Congress, seeking to promote the protection and welfare of media and entertainment workers in the Philippines. The proposed measure reflects Go’s recognition of the vital role of these workers and addresses the risks and vulnerabilities they face in their profession. […]

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LACSON FILES BILL FOR NAT’L LAND USE POLICY

Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill instituting a national land use policy that will enhance sustainable development, environmental integrity, disaster risk reduction, food and water security, and equitable access to land. In Senate Bill 400 titled “National Land Use Act of the Philippines,” Lacson also sought the establishment of a National Land Use Commission […]

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LIBANAN FILES HOUSE RESO COMMENDING PACQUIAO

4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan filed a resolution in the House of Representatives congratulating and commending eight-division world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for his performance in his recent fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. In House Resolution No. 59, Libanan said Pacquiao’s return to the ring and his courageous showing against a younger, […]

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THAILAND EXPLORES DAVAO CITY’S ECONOMIC POTENTIAL

Davao City warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila, led by Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of Thailand to the Philippines. Accompanying the Ambassador were Economic Counsellor Yupawan Premchit Taniguchi and Administrative Assistant Anna Lorraine Reyes. The delegation paid a courtesy call to Davao City’s Acting Mayor, Vice Mayor Baste Duterte, at […]

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PANGILINAN FILES 2 DISASTER RESILLIENCE BILLS

Amid growing climate variability and the increased risk of extreme weather events, Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for the passage of two legislative measures that will strengthen the country’s resilience against natural disasters and safeguard critical infrastructure. The proposed Dam Safety Act and Disaster and Emergency Act of 2025 will address growing concerns over the […]

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60 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL STUDENTS GET SCHOLARSHIPS

More than 60 incoming college students who are recipients of the Provincial Government’s Accelerating the Mission of Learning and Inclusive Growth (AMLIG) Scholarship Program, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson recently.The AMLIG Scholarship Program is a joint initiative between the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and National University (NU) Bacolod […]

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MAYOR ISKO RECEIVES AID FOR HABAGAT-HIT MANILEÑOS

A total of 1,000 sacks of rice and bottled drinking water were donated by Senator Erwin Tulfo, in cooperation with Representatives Ernix Dionisio and Irwin Tieng, to the City of Manila.“Sisiguraduhin ng city government na makararating ang tulong sa mga pinakanangangailangan, lalo na sa mga evacuee na patuloy na binibigyan ng pagkain sa mga evacuation center,” […]

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BONG GO: GIVE HOMELESS PINOYS HOUSE RENT SUBSIDY

Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 415 at the start of the 20th Congress, a proposed measure to establish a Rental Housing Subsidy Program to provide essential support for displaced families and informal settlers struggling to secure decent housing. The bill aims to provide support to recovering families who lost their homes due to […]

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ALAN CAYETANO: ABOLISH OUTDATED TRAVEL TAX

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has filed a bill seeking to abolish the travel tax to make travel more accessible for Filipinos, ease financial burdens, boost tourism, and strengthen ties within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “All Filipinos, especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities, must be able to travel freely, without any form […]