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AKBAYAN TO PUSH FOR ‘EQUALITY BILLS’ IN CONGRESS

Akbayan Partylist Representatives called on Pride PH attendees in UP Diliman to rally behind “Equality Champs” who vowed to push the passage of various “equality bills” in the incoming 20th Congress.  This includes the SOGIESC Equality Bill, the Cagandahan Bill, and the Right to Care Bill, among others. Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña encouraged Pride PH […]

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QC HOSTS 2025 LOVELABAN PRIDE FESTIVAL

As a bastion of free expression, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship, the Quezon City Government is leading the way towards a more environmentally responsible celebration as it hosts the largest Pride festival in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Co-organized by the Quezon City Government, Pride PH, and the University of the Philippines Diliman, this year’s LoveLaban […]

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PDEA: ANGELES CITY HALL A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

The Angeles City Government is now officially recognized as a Drug-Free Workplace, following the unanimous approval of Resolution No. 001, Series of 2025 by the Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC) on June 20, 2025.The resolution was moved by IA III Amir Estanislao of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) – Pampanga Provincial Office and […]

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MAKE IT HARDER TO GAMBLE ONLINE – FLORES

“Let’s make it harder to gamble, not easier.”  This was the call made by the chair of the House Committee on Government Reorganization and Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith “Atty. John” Flores. “Online gambling preys on ordinary Filipinos, especially the poor. Sa ilang pindot lang, ubos ang kakarampot na sweldo na para sana sa bigas, […]

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LEGARDA BATS FOR REGULARIZATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

Senator Loren Legarda honors the extraordinary men and women who serve as the very lifeline of the nation’s humanitarian and welfare response, calling for stronger institutional support—including regularization—for the country’s thousands of social workers. “Social workers are not just indispensable; they are irreplaceable. In times of need, they are the first to respond and the […]

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BONG GO EYES MORE HOSPITALS TO SERVE OFWS

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his continued push to institutionalize and expand the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital in San Fernando City, Pampanga, following its recent recognition as “Public Facility of the Year (Health Category – Philippines)” at the 2025 GovMedia Conference & Awards in Singapore. Go supported the Duterte administration’s vision of specialized healthcare for […]

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PIMENTEL SLAMS COMELEC FOR TEODORO DQ REVERSAL

Outgoing Senator Koko Pimentel denounced the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for reversing its earlier ruling disqualifying Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro as a congressional candidate for District 1, calling the reversal “a mockery of the Constitution” and warning that it “opens the gates of electoral hell.” “This reversal is not just a legal setback, for it’s […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO BACOLOD CITY FIRE VICTIMS

Amid continuing efforts to uplift Filipinos affected by fire-related emergencies, Senator Bong Go extended assistance to families affected by a recent blaze in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental through his Malasakit Team. Go underscored the importance of bayanihan and collective support in ensuring that no Filipino is left behind after times of hardship. Held at the […]

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LEGARDA URGES DOLE TO FIX LABOR RIGHTS GAPS IN PH

Senator Loren Legarda has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently lead a clear and measurable reform agenda in response to the Philippines’ inclusion–for the ninth straight year–in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.” “This should not be taken lightly. Our international standing […]

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6 LGBTQIA+ LAS PIÑAS RESIDENTS GET RECOGNITION

In celebration of Pride Month, the Villar Foundation honored six exceptional LGBTQIA+ individuals from Las Piñas who have excelled in their respective fields and made a lasting impact on the broader community. The awarding ceremony took place during the Pride celebration at The Tent, drawing community leaders, advocates, and residents in a show of solidarity and support […]