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Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali welcomed the expanded the rollout of the Department of Agriculture (DA)’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” — the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reinforcing the national government’s drive to deliver affordable rice and strengthen food security in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. A province long recognized as a cradle […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Senator Win Gatchalian warned the public against a more sophisticated breed of “love scams” that now leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and, in certain cases, even lead to the sexual exploitation of victims. Gatchalian made the call following a warning from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) about the growing risk […]
A long-standing legal principle supports the Philippines’ ownership of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in Palawan without having to argue about the nuances of international law, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson said the Philippines became the owner of the KIG through a mode of acquiring territory known as discovery and effective occupation. […]
Senator Bong Go highlighted the growing role of e-sports in youth development and national sports policy as he co-sponsored a resolution commending Aurora Gaming PH for its landmark victory in the M7 World Championship of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Go framed the achievement as both a global affirmation of Filipino excellence and a concrete example […]
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has green-lighted an almost seven-hectare (ha) special economic zone (SEZ) at the CamSur Uptown in the Provincial Capitol complex in Pili, a development that Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte believes will clear the way to an even larger stream of capital into one of the country’s premier investment hubs outside […]
In support of the growing public clamor for greater transparency in the government procurement system, Deputy Minority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are seeking swift congressional approval of a measure prohibiting close relatives of public officials from acquiring government contracts. With the people’s best interest and the protection of the general welfare in mind, […]
All laws, programs, and agencies of the government should be subject to periodic congressional review to ensure that their existence, effectiveness, and cost are justified. In this regard, Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos have filed a bill prescribing an automatic sunset review of all laws creating regulatory […]
It is time to pass a Magna Carta for Barangays. This was the message of Speaker of the House Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who pushed for the passage of long-overdue measures establishing a Magna Carta for Barangays, stressing that barangay officials are the true frontliners of government and deserve dignity, protection, and stronger institutional support. […]
A 79-year-old groom and his 67-year-old bride finally exchanged vows in a civil ceremony at Manila City Hall after more than three decades of life together. The wedding of Manuel Bulong Delos Santos and Mae Jean Dolar Baladiang at the Bulwagang Villegas served as a poignant opening to the Valentine month, proving that the timing […]
Four survivors of the sunken vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3 owned by Aleson Shipping sought the help of Chairperson of the Committee on Public Services Senator Raffy Tulfo through Senator Robin Padilla to expose the alleged negligence and deplorable condition of the sunken vessel. In a meeting conducted recently, Nur Hussein Sali, Atty. Aquino Sajili, […]