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TEACHERS HAILED AS SHAPERS OF COUNTRY’S FUTURE

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano hailed teachers as the nation’s “sowers,” emphasizing their critical role in shaping the country’s future by instilling values in the youth. In his message for World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5, 2025, Cayetano paid tribute to the country’s teachers who serve as “second parents” in school. “The […]

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PANGILINAN: REVERT IMPORTED RICE TARIFF TO 35%

Through the leadership of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, the Senate adopted Resolution No. 29 urging Malacañang to revert the tariff rate on imported rice to 35% from the current 15% to reduce revenue losses of farmers, empower local rice producers, and bring down the prices of rice in the domestic market. Signed by both Pangilinan and […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO FIRE VICTIMS IN BOHOL

Senator Bong Go helped fire-affected families in the towns of Calape and Guindulman, underscoring his commitment to help them recover and rebuild their lives.  Go assured the victims of his continued support as they work to regain normalcy after the recent fire incidents. Held at the municipal halls of Calape and Guindulman, the veteran legislator’s […]

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DY THANKS HOUSE MEMBERS, STAFF FOR 2026 BUDGET

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III just past midnight on Friday thanked members of the House of Representatives, employees of the chamber, and government agencies for their dedication and long hours that allowed the chamber to complete the sponsorships and plenary debates on the proposed P6.3-trillion 2026 national budget. “Buong puso akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat […]

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SOLID NORTH: HIKE PAY OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS

As the country gears up for the World Teachers’ Day on October 5, a party-list lawmaker has called for the passage of the Magna Carta for Private School Teachers to help stem the exodus of teachers in search of higher paying jobs. “The sad reality in our country is that being a private school teacher […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL HOLDS ROBOTICS CHALLENGE

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the official opening of the 5th Battle of Bots: Negros Occidental Robotics Challenge 2025, held at the NOLITC Campus in Talisay City. The event was spearheaded by the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) headed by NOLITC Administrator Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido. Participating in the competition were […]

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ABANTE RALLIES AID FOR CEBU BAPTIST CONGREGATIONS

Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante, Senior Pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Baptist Ekklesia (MBBE), said the church is mobilizing assistance for Baptist congregations in Cebu that were impacted by the powerful earthquake that struck the province. “We are in touch with our pastors and brethren in Cebu to assess the damage and identify their […]

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SENATE LAUDS ALAS FOR FIVB WORLDS FINISH

The Senate adopted a resolution filed by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano commending the Philippine men’s national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, for its milestone 19th-place finish in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. Cayetano, who sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution No. 143, said the team’s breakthrough run “brought immense pride and honor” to the country […]

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TULFO SLAMS FDA FOR SALE OF BANNED PRODUCTS

Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its negligence and inaction on the continued sale of unregistered products that pose health risks. During the Senate Committee on Finance hearing where the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Health was tackled, Tulfo expressed his outrage over the ineffectiveness of FDA advisories. […]

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KIKO WANTS BETTER LIVELIHOOD FOR COCONUT FARMERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan has called for the establishment of a clear and systematic mechanism to evaluate the effectiveness of government interventions aimed at improving the livelihood of coconut farmers across the country. During the pre-budget hearing of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the chair of the Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform emphasized the […]