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SUPER HEALTH CENTER BREAKS GROUND IN QUIRINO TOWN

Senator Bong Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to providing accessible healthcare for all Filipinos during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Super Health Center in Diffun, Quirino. His Malasakit Team was present at the event, which coincided with the town’s celebration of its 75th Araw ng Diffun […]

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CUA VOWS: MORE JOBS, BETTER SERVICES FOR QUIRINO

“More jobs, better services, better life for Quirinians.” This was Quirino Governor Dax Cua’s vow as he embarks on his final term as the province’s chief executive this week. Cua expressed his thanks to the people of Quirino for their continued trust in his leadership. “I am fortunate and thankful for the continued mandate to […]

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LAZATIN OFFERS REWARD FOR INFO ON ANGELES MURDER

First District Pampanga Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. strongly condemned the killing of an Angeleña nail technician, who was found dead recently in her home in Barangay Lourdes Sur East, Angeles City. Lazatin is offering a P50,000 cash reward, out of his own pocket, for any information on the nail tech’s killer. “I am urging […]

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SIQUIJOR, NEGROS ISLAND HOLD BUSINESS WEEK

Local government units, businesses, MSMEs, and various industries gathered recently for the opening of the Siquijor and Negros Island Business Week 2025, held at the Atrium, SM North Wing in Bacolod City. The event was spearheaded by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) led by its president, Juliana Carbon, the Provincial Government […]

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CAYETANO BATS FOR FREE EDUCATION UP TO GRAD SCHOOL

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing a landmark bill to tear down all financial barriers that keep millions of Filipinos from exercising a constitutional right: the opportunity to finish their education. Filed on July 3, 2025, the “Makakapagtapos Ako Act of 2025” is among Cayetano’s top priority measures for the 20th Congress. The bill is […]

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DELA ROSA REFILES DEATH PENALTY, ROTC BILLS

True to his campaign promises, reelected Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa started his second term reviving his call for the passage of bills reinstating death penalty for large-scale traffickers, mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and amending the Party-list System Act. In refiling the bill reimposing capital punishment against large-scale traffickers, the former Philippine National Police […]

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MANDATORY ISSUANCE OF PHILHEALTH CARDS URGED

Senator Bong Go filed a measure at the start of the 20th Congress seeking to institutionalize the issuance of PhilHealth cards to all Filipinos.  The proposed legislation, titled the PhilHealth Card Act of 2025, aims to reinforce public awareness and recognition of individual coverage under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), as mandated by Republic […]

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GOV’T WORKERS URGED: WAIVE BANK SECRECY RIGHTS

Senate President Chiz Escudero has renewed his call for transparency and accountability in government by refiling a measure that mandates all public officials and employees to waive their rights under Republic Act No. 1405, or the Law on the Secrecy of Bank Deposits, and Republic Act No. 6426, or the Foreign Currency Deposit Act. Under […]

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TULFO: MAKE FARE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS

Since millions of students returned to school starting in June, Senator Raffy Tulfo has received mounting complaints regarding the slow and inefficient validation process for students availing fare discounts at Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) stations. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Services, immediately directed his Senate team to […]

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CAYETANO FILES 10 PRIORITY BILLS FOR 20TH CONGRESS

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed ten priority bills ahead of the 20th Congress, presenting a legislative agenda focused on strengthening core government systems, promoting Filipino values, and ensuring long-term support for families and future generations. The measures span values formation, education, health, labor, disaster response, national defense, and social protection — sectors Cayetano identified as […]