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Senator Bong Go expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, honoring the late pontiff as a global symbol of humility and a guiding light for those who serve the marginalized. “May the gentle soul of the late Pope Francis rest in peace in the light of the Lord God. At bilang isang Katoliko […]
In the face of a worsening climate crisis, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the need for daily action–beyond ceremonial observance–as the true spirit of Earth Day. “Earth Day should not be observed only once a year. It must be a daily reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our environment,” Legarda stressed, urging Filipinos […]
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. led the inauguration of newly-constructed educational facilities at the City College of Angeles (CCA), furthering the city’s commitment to accessible and future-ready education.Among the key developments unveiled were three state-of-the-art hybrid classrooms, two fully equipped computer laboratories, and a multi-purpose hall—all designed to enhance learning delivery, promote digital […]
Authorities must not only recover – but also return – the ransom money in the kidnap-slay of Chinese Filipino trader Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo, former Senator and Philippine National Police Chief and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson stressed. Lacson said this will further help the PNP regain the trust and confidence of […]
To ensure a targeted approach at curbing human trafficking in the country, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines suggested on Tuesday that the government identify pilot areas where it will establish help desks first. This, as the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Justice’s Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (DOJ-IACAT) recently announced […]
Senator Bong Go returned to Iloilo recently to lead the inauguration of a Super Health Center in the town of Pavia—one of 27 facilities already funded across the province as part of his health reforms crusade to bring public medical services closer to Filipinos particularly in rural and underserved communities. Speaking before a crowd of […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. In a statement, Pimentel paid tribute to the late pontiff’s legacy. “He did not preach from a pedestal, he bowed down to understand our suffering.” “Pope Francis […]
Senator Grace Poe exhorted candidates in the upcoming May 2025 elections to make child-related issues such as malnutrition a priority. Poe said the passage of Republic Act (RA) No. 11037 or “Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act” that she authored paved the way for feeding programs to help fight the scourge of hunger and […]
Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to mobilize the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) to support civilian law enforcement in gathering actionable information against kidnapping syndicates. “The President may lawfully deploy ISAFP, as well as the intelligence units of the Army, Air Force, and Navy, […]
The Quezon City government has reminded political aspirants to avoid utilizing plastic posters as campaign materials. City Ordinance No. SP 2202, passed in 2013, prohibits individuals or organizations from using tarpaulins and posters made from polyethylene or plastic within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City. City Ordinance No. SP 2202 prohibits individuals or organizations from […]