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ESCUDERO SLAMS US PLAN TO DEPORT PINOYS TO LIBYA

Senate President Chiz Escudero has denounced a reported plan by the United States to send Asian immigrants, including Filipinos, facing deportation to Libya, saying “exporting” them to a third country would be “cruel”. American immigration authorities have started expelling millions of undocumented immigrants as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to the American people, […]

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GO CONDOLES WITH KIN OF NAIA CAR CRASH VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go extended his heartfelt sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic vehicular accident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 departure area. According to the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP Avsegroup), the fatal incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. when a black Ford Everest […]

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BRGY EXECS BACK NOGRALES IN CAMPAIGN HOME STRETCH

Time for real change. This was the message of several barangay officials across the city who have pledged their full support for mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles as the campaign enters its final stretch, as they stressed that the city stands to benefit from a fresh and more responsive brand of leadership. In separate statements, the […]

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BARANGAY PANGILINAN BACKS KIKO’S SENATE COMEBACK

What former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan lacks in massive political machinery to easily win a Senate seat, he more than makes up for the generosity and love of his family, or fondly called “Barangay Pangilinan.” Hailing from a large and close-knit family of eight siblings and several nephews and nieces, the former senator’s […]

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BONG GO TOPS LATEST ARKIPELAGO SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go, who once again emerged as the leading senatorial contender in the latest Arkipelago Analytics survey, expressed deep gratitude to the Filipino people for their continued trust and support.  Go reaffirmed his resolve to prioritize pro-poor programs and push forward initiatives on healthcare access, food security, and job creation if given another term […]

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ESCUDERO: REVOKE LICENSES OF ‘KAMOTE’ DRIVERS

Senate President Chiz Escudero wants the driver’s license of irresponsible motorists involved in road rage and other vehicular crashes to be revoked to instill discipline on the roads. “Naging uso na content sa social media ang video ng mga ‘kamote’ drivers pero sa totoo lang ay hindi nakakatawa o nakakaaliw ang kilos ng mga ito. […]

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MARK VILLAR WANTS EXTENDED PSALM CORPORATE TERM

Republic Act No. 12179, also known as an Act Amending Section 50 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), sponsored by Senator Mark Villar promises to extend the corporate term of the Power Sector Asset Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation to efficiently liquidate the National Power Corporation’s (NPC) financial obligations and stranded contract […]

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VILMA, RALPH RECTO ENDORSE TULFO’S SENATE BID

Erwin Tulfo sealed another significant endorsement from Batangas leaders led by Department of Finance Secretary and former Senator Ralph Recto and former governor Vilma Santos-Recto, for his good track record in helping Batangas and entire Region IV-A, during his tenure as Secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).Recto shared that during his stint […]

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SOLAR POWER FOR NEGROS OCCIDENTAL GOV’T BUILDINGS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson signed a Power Purchase Agreement with WeGen Energy Philippines, Inc. represented by its Vice President for Sales and Operations Orlando Alparce for a 1,270kW Rooftop Solar Project across several entities of the province, which will have an estimated savings of P404,537,528 in 25 years. The signing was held at the […]

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BONG GO OPENS SUPER HEALTH CENTER IN BATAAN

Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, vowed to further push for the establishment of more Super Health Centers nationwide to make healthcare services more accessible, especially in remote and underserved areas. Speaking as guest of honor during the turnover ceremony of the newly completed Super Health Center in Hermosa, Bataan, Go […]