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BONG GO BRINGS FREE MEAL PROGRAM TO HOSPITALS

True to his “Bisyo ang magserbisyo” mantra, Senator Bong Go once again rolled out his feeding initiative dubbed “Palugaw ni Mr. Malasakit”, this time reaching hospitals across Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Mindanao from June 30 to July 5. Through his Malasakit Team, Go provided warm, nourishing meals to patients, caregivers, and health workers in […]

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ALAN CAYETANO BATS FOR ELDERLY CARE CENTERS

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed a bill seeking to establish dedicated care, co-working spaces, and wellness hubs for senior citizens in every city and municipality in the country. The Center for the Elderly in All Cities and Municipalities Act (Senate Bill No. 107) aims to institutionalize a nationwide network of age-friendly Centers for the Elderly […]

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SURIGAO CITY LAUDS SCIENCE AND MATH TILT CHAMPS

The City Government of Surigao honored 61 students from Caraga Regional Science High School (CRSHS) for winning awards in international science and mathematics competitions.During the flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Grounds, the students received Certificates of Recognition for their achievements in three global Olympiads:  12 winners – Hong Kong International Science Olympiad (HKISO) 20 winners – […]

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COMELEC: ABANTE IS MANILA 6th DISTRICT REP

Representative Benny Abante Jr. was formally proclaimed recently by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as the duly elected Member of the House of Representatives for the Sixth District of Manila. This after the Comelec En Banc denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Luis “Joey” Chua Uy and affirmed that the latter was never qualified […]

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‘SECRET KITCHENS OF SAMAR’ BAGS 2 INT’L AWARDS

Secret Kitchens of Samar Book Series, a five-volume culinary book celebrating the rich food heritage of Samar, proudly clinched two top honors at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025, held during the Cascais World Food Summit in Portugal.The series was awarded Best Book Series in the World and Best Regional Book in the World, […]

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PH RED CROSS, ROTARY HOLD NATIONWIDE BLOOD DRIVE

In line with the celebration of the Blood Donors’ Month, the Philippine Red Cross and Rotary Club District 3850 joined forces for another lifesaving initiative through “Unite for Good: Give Blood, Save Lives”—a nationwide simultaneous blood donation recently. The event brought together Rotarians, blood donors, volunteers, and medical personnel to share the gift of life […]

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ALAN CAYETANO WANTS NAT’L TRUST FUND FOR ORPHANS

In a bid to ensure that no child is left behind in the country’s nation-building efforts, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano revived a bill seeking to establish a national care system and trust fund for orphans. An advocacy he has consistently raised since 2010, Cayetano filed Senate Bill No. 106 or the Trust Fund for the […]

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ESCUDERO: SENATE TO KEEP MOMENTUM IN 20TH CONGRESS

Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed confidence that the upper chamber will build on its legislative momentum from the 19th Congress as he cited record gains in performance and a renewed commitment to responsive lawmaking when the 20th Congress opens on July 28. Since the veteran legislator assumed the Senate presidency in May 2024, the chamber […]

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BONG GO FILES BILL TO AID INDIGENT JOBSEEKERS

On the first day of his second term in the Senate, Senator Bong Go filed a measure seeking to ease the financial burden on indigent Filipinos applying for work by granting them waived or discounted fees for essential government-issued pre-employment documents. The proposal, titled the Indigent Jobseekers Assistance Act of 2025, aims to provide practical […]

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QUEZON CITY OPENS 2ND DIALYSIS FACILITY AT RMBGH

Residents of Quezon City battling chronic kidney disease (CKD) now have greater access to life-saving treatment with the opening of the city’s second dialysis facility, located at the Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital (RMBGH). “Chronic kidney disease is a growing public concern in the country,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said. “We hope that by […]