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A candidate for congressman in Makati’s 2nd District is facing a disqualification case after public records revealed his alleged conviction for drug dealing and burglary in the United States. Gaudencio Babasa Jr. in October filed a petition before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to cancel or deny due course to the certificate of candidacy (COC) […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee is advocating for doubling the maximum loanable amount under the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Survival and Recovery (SURE) Assistance Program to help farmers and fisherfolk recover from the worsening impacts of natural disasters. Lee underscored that increasing the current cap of ₱25,000 to ₱50,000 should be studied as the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero welcomed Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel’s willingness to lead the drafting of revised impeachment rules for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This task, as recommended by Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, will be undertaken through a special subcommittee as the chamber prepares ahead of the convening of the Impeachment […]
The Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office proudly presented ‘Bloodline: The Art of Family Bonds’, an art exhibition that delves into the profound connections of family through artistic expression, at the Guillermo Tolentino Exhibit Hall, Hiyas ng Bulacan Cultural Center, Provincial Capitol Compound in the City of Malolos. Featuring the collection of 42 blood-related […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) commended the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the swift completion and signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act (Republic Act 12063) recently. The shift towards industry-led training has been one of the Commission’s priorities since […]
As the country celebrates National Women’s Month, Senator Loren Legarda calls on all sectors of society, both public and private, to turn commitments into lasting change and take decisive action to ensure that every Filipina can thrive in a society free from violence, discrimination, and systemic barriers. “This year is an opportunity to accelerate progress,” […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero wants a cost-benefit analysis of the Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs) licenses issued by the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to see if these online gaming operations easily accessible to many Filipinos are worth continuing. According to Escudero, the operation of PIGOs have gone unnoticed amid all the controversies surrounding the […]
While Congress is in recess, Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted an ocular inspection at the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) office and embassy shelter known as “Bahay Kalinga 2” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tulfo was welcomed by Labor Attache Antonio Mutuc Jr. along with the entire MWO staff. The legislator praised the […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel lauded the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) for its recent call for local designers to develop innovative Filipino footwear, emphasizing the initiative’s potential to revive the struggling Marikina shoe industry. The DOST-PTRI’s 10th Filipino Footwear Design Competition, launched as part of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, aims […]
Santiago City Mayor Sheena Tan conveyed her gratitude to the Department of Tourism (DOT) as Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced the ceremony of the soon-to-rise eco-tourism center in Santiago City, Isabela as guest of honor. Tan emphasized that the center will serve as both a scenic attraction and a home for the city’s rich indigenous […]