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Quezon City Representative Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar paid tribute to the workforce of the House of Representatives (HRep), calling them present-day heroes for their perseverance, hard work and concern for the people. Speaking at the HRep flag-raising ceremony, Co-Pilar said that people who are diligent, persevering and caring are also heroes. “Maliban sa Buwan ng Wika, […]
The Quezon City Government is raising the alarm following a sharp rise in leptospirosis cases, exacerbated by relentless rains and widespread flooding over the past weeks. Based on data from the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) under the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD), the city has breached the epidemic threshold after recording 43 […]
Emphasizing the critical role of the youth in revitalizing the country’s agriculture sector and ensuring food security for future generations, Senator Kiko Pangilinan vowed to make farming “enticing” for young Filipinos by improving incomes and providing sufficient government support. Speaking on Rappler’s “In The Public Square” recently, Pangilinan expressed renewed hope that young Filipinos will […]
The passage of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act will be the priority of Senator Ping Lacson after he accepted the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation. Lacson said the committee chairmanship was offered by Senate President Chiz Escudero through Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto. “I will schedule as soon as possible […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team returned and provided relief to flood-hit families in Negros Occidental. The relief operations were successfully conducted in Hinigiran in coordination with Mayor Mary Grace Arceo and Councilor Xenia Guanco, Bago City with Mayor Mayette Javellana, Valladolid with Mayor Ricardo Presbiterio Jr, San Enrique with Mayor Jilson Tubillara, and Himamaylan City […]
The construction of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) at the Pangasinan Provincial Capitol Complex is now 98% complete, with full completion expected by the first week of August 2025. This milestone marks a significant step forward in enhancing Pangasinan’s tourism infrastructure. Strategically situated near the Reflecting Pool and the Interactive Fountain, the TRA enhances the […]
The House of Representatives elected additional officers and committee chairmen as it tries to complete its organization a few days after the convening of the 20th Congress. Chosen as deputy majority leader was Representative Eduardo Rama of Cebu City, with Representatives Antonino Roman lll of Bataan, Ricardo Cruz Jr. of Taguig-Pateros and Walfredo Dimaguila Jr. […]
Mayor Januario Garde of Luna, Apayao wants to provide more aid to the town’s poor students. Garde made the decision following his meeting with several officials of various schools in their municipality. “The scholarship program of the LGU mostly provides assistance to high school students and those studying at the tertiary level, leaving nothing for […]
The House of Representatives on Wednesday elected Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Terry Ridon as chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts, completing the roster of committee leaders that comprise the powerful Quad Comm set to resume its sweeping investigation into extrajudicial killings, illegal drug operations and organized crime syndicates. The election of Ridon, a lawyer […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano urged the 20th Congress to pursue “radical change” in basic education — including in the K to 12 curriculum — through the 2026 education budget to address the long-standing woes plaguing the country’s education system. “I think the task of this 20th Congress is really the radical change that is needed […]