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POE RENEWS CALL FOR POGO BAN IN PH

Senator Grace Poe issued a firm call anew to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, saying they have become breeding grounds for corruption. Poe said POGOs have become a “major headache” to the government with the myriad of problems they have brought such as crimes, modern-day slavery, vices and illicit activities. “Talagang […]

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BONG GO JOINS MASBATE’S BAGAT DAGAT FESTIVAL

Senator Bong Go visited Cataingan, Masbate recently for the last day of its annual Bagat-Dagat Festival held at Masbate Lagoon in Brgy. Matayum. Bagat-Dagat, which means “to meet and to celebrate” is a festival already celebrated for ten years. Go shared his gratitude for being able to participate in such local celebrations that showcase the […]

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AMID LA NIÑA, GOV’T URGED: BOOST RICE BUFFER

With La Niña expected to arrive in the country in the third quarter of the year, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said the government must shore up its rice buffer stock to last for 15 to 30 days during disasters and emergency situations. According to Lee, “our inventory must be sufficient to cover […]

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ANGELES CITY AMONG WALANG GUTOM AWARDS FINALISTS

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. presented the positive impact and innovative approach of Walang Plastikan: Plastic Palit Bigas Project during the final panel presentation and interview for the Walang Gutom Awards at DSWD Batasan Complex, Quezon City.  Lazatin highlighted the contribution of Walang Plastikan in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals particularly the […]

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LIBANAN TO DBM: INCLUDE PREGNANT WOMEN IN 4PS

A senior member of Congress sees the Philippines losing fewer mothers and newborns as a result of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to give supplemental cash assistance to pregnant and lactating women under the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). “The additional targeted cash aid ordered by Malacañang will go a long way in improving […]

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PADILLA HOLDS HEARING ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Senator Robin Padilla promised to work on making sure the next generation of Filipinos can better implement the Philippine Constitution, after hearings on some of the 1987 Charter’s political provisions. Padilla said that while there is nothing wrong with the 1987 Constitution, generations of leaders had failed to implement its provisions, including those on political […]

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CAYETANO JOINS 5TH LEDAC MEETING WITH MARCOS

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano drove legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s economy during the 5th Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting, emphasizing that it is the government’s duty to “promote good and prevent evil”. Cayetano shared this statement along with a photo on his official Facebook page at Malacañang Palace where the President convened […]

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ESCUDERO ATTENDS 1ST LEDAC WITH PBBM, ROMUALDEZ

Senate President Chiz Escudero emerged from his first Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting with a positive outlook, expressing confidence in the collaborative efforts among the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Executive Branch. “Magandang karanasan,” Escudero said, reflecting on his first LEDAC meeting presided over by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. Escudero […]

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ATAYDE’S QC DISTRICT 1 WARRIORS PH BAG CLS CUP

The District Warriors Philippines of Quezon City’s first district fought for flag and country and emerged victorious in the Mutant 2024 Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) Cup International Invitational League Under-23 Senior Basketball Boys Division crown held in Indonesia last Sunday. The District Warriors, backed by Quezon City first district Representative Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde, withstood […]

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VILLAFUERTE: EO 62 TO LEAD TO RICE PRICE DROP

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has welcomed a new Malacañan Palace order that officially slashed import tariffs on rice, in a  move, which, he said will set in motion President Marcos’ goal to pull down eventually the retail cost of this staple to below P30 per kilo. “The recent issuance by the President of […]