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USE OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE VS KIDNAPPING URGED

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to mobilize the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) to support civilian law enforcement in gathering actionable information against kidnapping syndicates. “The President may lawfully deploy ISAFP, as well as the intelligence units of the Army, Air Force, and Navy, […]

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POLL BETS TOLD: AVOID USING PLASTIC POSTERS IN QC

The Quezon City government has reminded political aspirants to avoid utilizing plastic posters as campaign materials. City Ordinance No. SP 2202, passed in 2013, prohibits individuals or organizations from using tarpaulins and posters made from polyethylene or plastic within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City. City Ordinance No. SP 2202 prohibits individuals or organizations from […]

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KIKO APPEALS TO VOTERS: ‘PUMILI NG KARAPAT-DAPAT’

With 20 days left until election day, former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan called on voters to discern the candidates who not only deserve their votes, but ones they can trust as well.  “20 days to go. Ngayon ang panahon ng pagbubusisi at pagpili ng palagay natin karapat-dapat pagkatiwalaan. Wag po natin piliin ‘yung […]

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LACSON EYES SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION FOR FARMERS

Former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson is prepared to help bring solar-powered irrigation to more farmers in more areas in the country, to bring down agriculture production costs. Lacson said that should he earn a seat in the Senate, he is ready to find sources of funds for such programs by scrutinizing the […]

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BENITEZ VOWS TO FIX BACOLOD CITY’S WATER WOES

In response to ongoing water supply issues in Bacolod City, Mayor Albee Benitez met with officials from the Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) and PrimeWater at the City Mayor’s Office recently to discuss immediate and long-term solutions. The dialogue brought together representatives from key local government departments, including the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), Disaster […]

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CAYETANO WANTS FACTUAL PROBE OF MASUNGI DISPUTE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for a clear, fact-based, and transparent resolution to the ongoing dispute involving the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Blue Star Construction and Development Corp. (BSCDC), and the Masungi Georeserve Foundation, Inc. (MGFI). Leading the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s motu proprio hearing, Cayetano stressed the need to examine the […]

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ZUBIRI LAUDS LAW TURNING NEDA INTO A DEPARTMENT

Senator Migz Zubiri hailed the signing of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Act into law, calling it a “historic reform” that will redefine how the country plans and executes its national development goals. “Today we start a new era of development planning. The signing of the DEPDev Act marks the beginning of a […]

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BONG GO VISITS CAPIZ SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reaffirmed his commitment to bringing accessible and quality healthcare services closer to the grassroots during the inauguration of a Super Health Center in President Roxas, Capiz recently. The newly inaugurated Super Health Center in President Roxas is one of 12 Super Health Centers […]

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NOGRALES BARES DAVAO CITY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENDA

Recognizing the role of public health in attaining real and inclusive progress in Davao City, mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlines his plan to create an effective local health system that ensures easy and affordable access to health and medical services especially for the poor. “As of now, Davao is a large city where healthcare is […]

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BATO TO PNP: ADDRESS RECENT SPATE OF KIDNAPPINGS

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has reminded the Philippine National Police to focus on their duty to protect the people and address the recent spate of kidnappings, instead of implementing orders that are politically motivated. Dela Rosa warned that if these crimes are left unaddressed, it will not only tarnish the image of the Philippines, […]