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LACSON FILES BILL TO BLEND GOV’T ‘AYUDA’ PROGRAMS

Senator Ping Lacson seeks to harmonize the government’s social protection programs while penalizing political exploitation of such programs, under a bill expanding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Lacson noted that while social protection programs and “ayudas” are crucial to address inequality and poverty such as in the case of 4Ps which ranks among the […]

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BONG GO SWEARS IN ELECTED LOCAL EXECUTIVES

Following his historic win in the 2025 midterm elections, Senator Bong Go has been accommodating a list of local leaders from across the country who requested that the senator administer their oaths of office. One of Go’s guests at the Senate included Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur Mayor-elect Annea de Leon, the niece of veteran politician […]

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BONG GO OPENS BACOOR CITY SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reaffirmed his commitment to delivering accessible healthcare to every Filipino as he joined the blessing and inauguration of the Bacoor City Super Health Center in Cavite recently. The event also coincided with the city’s 13th Cityhood Anniversary. “Happy 13th Cityhood Anniversary. Natutuwa po […]

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CAYETANO: SETTLE VP IMPEACHMENT JURISDICTION ISSUE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the Senate must first resolve the issue of jurisdiction in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that any misstep could trigger constitutional challenges. Speaking to reporters, Cayetano emphasized that determining jurisdiction is a necessary first step before the Senate can consider evidence or vote on the case. […]

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TULFO TO DOTR: ENSURE FUEL SUBSIDY FOR PUV DRIVERS

Despite the reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to still continue monitoring the average price of the Dubai crude oil to ensure that the fuel subsidy for PUV drivers and riders will be promptly distributed once its price has reached the […]

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ALBANO, DY SWORN IN AS ISABELA GOVERNOR, VICE GOV

Governor Rodolfo “Rodito” Albano III and Vice Governor Francis Faustino “Kiko” Dy were sworn into office at The Capital Arena in the City of Ilagan.Albano took his oath before President Judge Grace Manaloto of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18, in the City of Ilagan, while Dy was sworn in by the governor himself. Albano, […]

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NEW ILOILO CITY MAYOR TO KEEP ‘OPEN-DOOR POLICY’

New Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas will continue the “open-door policy” of the previous administration of her father, former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. The lady mayor vowed to do this as she began her first day of office. “Kun ano man inyo kinahanglan, just like the previous administration, the Office of the City Mayor will […]

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BONG GO: EXPAND PHILHEALTH TRANSPLANT COVERAGE

Senator Bong Go reiterated the urgent need to sustain and deepen reforms in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to ensure that all Filipinos, especially the poor and marginalized, benefit from improved and accessible healthcare services.  Among the recent developments Go advocated for is the expanded kidney transplant benefit package, which the veteran legislator welcomed […]

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CAYETANO BACKS ESCUDERO AS SENATE PRESIDENT

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said he is supporting Senate President Chiz Escudero to continue leading the Senate but emphasized that the race for the chamber’s top post remains fluid. “I’m supporting Senate President Escudero. I think maganda ang takbo nitong last year,” Cayetano said in a media interview recently. “Walang perfect na majority, walang perfect na […]

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LEGARDA URGES PINOYS TO PLANT MORE TREES

As the country celebrated Arbor Day, Senator Loren Legarda called on all Filipinos to take an active role in environmental stewardship through tree planting efforts and green initiatives in their communities. “Every tree that we plant today is a seedling of hope for the future. We must embrace this shared advocacy to pursue environmental sustainability […]