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37 STUDENT TEAMS COMPETE IN QC INNOVATION TILT

The Quezon City Government proudly announces 37 teams as finalists for the second Startup QC Student Competition, aimed to develop the next innovative ideas to address community challenges and drive positive change. Expanding its reach this year, the competition welcomes not only college and university students but also senior high school innovators, reinforcing Quezon City’s […]

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DA, DTI MONITOR PRICES IN METRO MANILA MARKETS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have intensified their joint Bantay Presyo market monitoring operations across the National Capital Region (NCR) to curb overpricing and protect consumers. This inter-agency initiative aims to ensure compliance with the government’s Maximum Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) for essential food items, particularly rice […]

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BONG GO TOPS MARCH 2025 OCTA SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go has solidified his position as one of the leading contenders in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, clinching the top rank in the latest OCTA Research survey. According to OCTA’s Tugon ng Masa poll conducted from March 18 to 24, Go emerged with 64% of respondents nationwide indicating they would vote for him […]

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CAYETANO SEEKS TO RESOLVE MASUNGI CONTRACT DISPUTE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano stepped in as a mediator during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing seeking to resolve a dispute between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Blue Star Construction Development Corporation over a scrapped government housing development contract in the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal. In his opening statement, Cayetano set […]

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PIMENTEL WANTS REVIVAL OF PH SHOE INDUSTRY

To revive the Philippine shoe industry, Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to establish modern Shoe Manufacturing Hubs across the country, with Marikina City–dubbed the Shoe Capital of the Philippines–set to host the pilot facility. Under the proposed measure, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with local government units, […]

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ZUBIRI, EJERCITO BACK BATO’S SENATE REELECTION BID

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa boosted his re-election bid for the 2025 senatorial elections after gaining support from his colleagues Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senator JV Ejercito. “Gusto ko pong i-endorso ang Bato ng Senado, none other than my dear friend, my kumpadre. Mabait siya, matulungin at talagang action man. He means what […]

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CUA VOWS TO MAKE QUIRINO A PRIME ECO-TOURISM SPOT

Quirino Governor Dax Cua has emphasized the need to put in place the necessary infrastructure to support the province’s push to become a prime eco-tourism destination. “We are blessed with many natural wonders that allow us to position ourselves as an excellent destination for eco-tourism. But we have to continue putting in place the necessary […]

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FIVE MORE E-JEEPNEYS ROLL OUT IN BACOLOD CITY

Following the successful launch of the first five electric jeepneys last October 2024, Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CPMPC) has now launched an additional five units, bringing the total number of Bacolod City electric jeepneys in operation to 10.  The CPMPC said the blessing of these units and also of their Bacolod satellite office is “furthering […]

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TULFO TO LTFRB: MAKE HOLY WEEK SAFE FOR COMMUTERS

Despite the expected influx of travelers returning to the provinces this Holy Week, Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other agencies to ensure the safety and security of passengers. Tulfo emphasized during the committee hearing held recently that it is crucial for the Land Transportation […]

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PADILLA AIRS CONCERNS OF OFWS ON ONLINE VOTING

Senator Robinhood Padilla is calling on the government to pay attention to the fears of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) about the online voting system that will be used in the May 2025 elections. At a press conference in Quezon City, Padilla narrated this was the sentiment he gathered when he talked to OFWs in some […]