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ANGELES CITY SENIORS GET CASH AID, VITAMINS

The Angeles City Government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., started the house-to-house distribution of P3,000 financial assistance, and Vitamin C supplements to 17 bedridden senior citizens and five senior citizen, aged 90-99 years old, in Barangay Sta. Teresita.  Lazatin was with members of the Barangay Sta. Teresita Council, headed by Captain […]

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DELA ROSA TO QUADCOMM: STOP DETAINING ‘GOOD’ COPS

The House QuadCommittee should focus its energy on investigating the prevalence of crime in the country, instead of wasting their resources in detaining former and current officers who are serving the land in good faith, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said. The former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief made the remark after he visited the […]

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FRAUDULENT BIRTH CERTIFICATES CANCELLATION LAUDED

Senator Pia Cayetano, Chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, applauded the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) “decisive step” to cancel fraudulently acquired Philippine birth certificates of foreigners. “The OSG’s move directly addresses the alarming findings of our Blue Ribbon Committee hearings last March and August 2024, which revealed that Philippine citizenship is being […]

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SMUGGLING OF CIGARETTES, VAPES ALARMS GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian sounded the alarm over the widespread smuggling and illicit trade of excisable products, including cigarettes and vapes, saying such activities erode revenue collection, pose health concerns, and create peace and order issues. “My worry is a reversal in smoking prevalence trends. We previously had a win-win situation where smoking prevalence was decreasing […]

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137K STUDENTS TO GET P15K TULONG DUNONG AID

Some 137,000 college students will receive P15,000 in cash assistance this year under the national government’s Tulong Dunong Program (TDP), Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the House committee on higher and technical education, announced. “In the 2025 General Appropriations Law, Congress earmarked the sum of P2.06 billion for the TDP, which provides grantees with […]

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QC CAR-FREE SUNDAYS TO CONTINUE – BELMONTE

The Quezon City Government will be continuing its “Car-Free, Carefree Sundays” along Tomas Morato Avenue, a monthly event dedicated to promoting active mobility and creating a safe, open space for residents and visitors to enjoy recreational activities. Based on Ordinance N. SP-3345, S-2024, a portion of Tomas Morato Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic giving […]

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EXCLUSION OF EX-PRESIDENTS FROM NSC DISMAYS BATO

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa expressed his dismay over the removal of the country’s former presidents from the National Security Council by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., as he emphasized that their “wealth of experience” could prove valuable in crafting the country’s national security policies.  “Sayang, ako’y nanghihinayang sa experience –the wealth of experience ng mga […]

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2ND THURSDAY OF JANUARY IS NATIONAL BAPTIST DAY

“National Baptist Day is more than a celebration; it is a recognition of the indelible impact that Baptist communities have in uplifting lives and spreading the teachings of faith, love, and hope across our nation.”This is according to the House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante, who urged Baptist […]

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BULACAN GETS NEW DISASTER RESPONSE VEHICLES

The Provincial Government of Bulacan continues to enhance its disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities with the Blessing and Turn-over of New Disaster Response Vehicles to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) during the Flag Ceremony at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos.The new fleet includes 1 unit of […]

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ANGARA RECONSTITUTES DEPED UNIFORM COMMITTEE

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the pressing concerns of its workforce regarding uniforms by reconstituting the Department of Education Uniform Committee (DUC). In DepEd Memorandum No. 004, s. 2025, the Department aims to foster greater inclusivity and practicality in uniform policies with the newly reconstituted DUC instructed to oversee […]