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QC UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY AFTER CRISING, HABAGAT

The Quezon City Government has declared a State of Calamity following the severe flooding and destruction brought about by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The Quezon City Council, led by Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, convened a special session to pass City Resolution SP-10181, s-2025, officially placing the city under a state of […]

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ALAN CAYETANO SENDS RELIEF TO FLOOD-HIT NCR, RIZAL

The bayanihan spirit was in full force as the Office of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, in partnership with military rescue units and local leaders, distributed 970 hot meals and 270 grocery packs to flood-affected residents and rescue volunteers in Manila, Marikina, and Rizal Province. Under Cayetano’s Emergency Response Program, his team provided immediate aid to […]

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DA URGED: GIVE FARMERS HOTLINE TO REPORT ABUSE

Senator Kiko Pangilinan is urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to establish dedicated hotline numbers to enable farmers to easily and swiftly report instances of abusive trading practices and exploitation in the agricultural sector. Pangilinan was in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga to deliver relief goods to victims of the recent flooding there caused by subsequent typhoons […]

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BONG GO WANTS DRUG REHAB CENTERS IN EVERY REGION

Senator Bong Go has filed a complementary set of measures that aim to strengthen the government’s campaign against illegal drugs through a holistic approach of enforcement, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Go’s Senate Bill No. 665 and Senate Bill No. 683 propose a clear policy framework that sustains anti-drug efforts while ensuring that drug dependents are given […]

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PANGILINAN SENDS AID TO OCC. MINDORO FLOOD VICTIMS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan mobilized immediate relief and coordination efforts to help the victims of the massive flooding in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro because of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). In a text message, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Mayor E-K Almero commended Pangilinan for leading the efforts to coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-MIMAROPA, as well […]

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BONG GO: PROTECT FILM INDUSTRY WORKERS

Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill No. 667 at the start of the 20th Congress, seeking to promote the protection and welfare of media and entertainment workers in the Philippines. The proposed measure reflects Go’s recognition of the vital role of these workers and addresses the risks and vulnerabilities they face in their profession. […]

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LACSON FILES BILL FOR NAT’L LAND USE POLICY

Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill instituting a national land use policy that will enhance sustainable development, environmental integrity, disaster risk reduction, food and water security, and equitable access to land. In Senate Bill 400 titled “National Land Use Act of the Philippines,” Lacson also sought the establishment of a National Land Use Commission […]

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LIBANAN FILES HOUSE RESO COMMENDING PACQUIAO

4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan filed a resolution in the House of Representatives congratulating and commending eight-division world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for his performance in his recent fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. In House Resolution No. 59, Libanan said Pacquiao’s return to the ring and his courageous showing against a younger, […]

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THAILAND EXPLORES DAVAO CITY’S ECONOMIC POTENTIAL

Davao City warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila, led by Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of Thailand to the Philippines. Accompanying the Ambassador were Economic Counsellor Yupawan Premchit Taniguchi and Administrative Assistant Anna Lorraine Reyes. The delegation paid a courtesy call to Davao City’s Acting Mayor, Vice Mayor Baste Duterte, at […]

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PANGILINAN FILES 2 DISASTER RESILLIENCE BILLS

Amid growing climate variability and the increased risk of extreme weather events, Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for the passage of two legislative measures that will strengthen the country’s resilience against natural disasters and safeguard critical infrastructure. The proposed Dam Safety Act and Disaster and Emergency Act of 2025 will address growing concerns over the […]