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International Boxing Federation (IBF) World-rated No. 4 in the Flyweight Division Miel Fajardo, together with Philippine Youth Super Flyweight Champion Claire Villarosa, made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera, along with key officials from the Boxing and Contact Sports Division, at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson urged the public to report gas stations that prematurely increase fuel prices, amid reports that some establishments have already raised pump prices ahead of scheduled adjustments. Lacson said prematurely increasing fuel prices violates Republic Act No. 8479, or the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998; and Republic Act […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for the passage of three of his proposed measures—Agricultural Cooperatives Act of 2025, the Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Act of 2025, and the Congressional Commission on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Security (AGRICOM) Act—in a bid to address pervasive and long-standing challenges in the agriculture and fisheries sector and achieve national […]
Senator Chiz Escudero urged private companies to consider adopting Malacañang‑backed four‑day onsite workweek or implement staggered work‑hour schemes as the country aims to cushion the impact of fuel price hikes and broader economic disruptions amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Escudero said such flexible arrangements could help reduce daily transportation demand, lower operating costs, […]
As the country commemorates National Women’s Month, a lawmaking tandem called for the passage of a bill that would institutionalize return-to-work programs for women after childbirth or care-related career breaks. “The Women Back-to-Work bill seeks to help women who wish to return to work after leaving to give birth or care for their families. Even […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino governor Dax Cua backs the call to designate a public veterinarian in all local government units to help curb rabies infection in the country. “Having a municipal veterinarian is crucial not only in responding to the threat of rabies, but also in ensuring that […]
Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong described the Anti-Political Dynasty measure approved by the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms as a “trailblazer” reform that would finally define political dynasties nearly four decades after the Constitution mandated their prohibition. Adiong, who chairs the committee, said the consolidated bill marks the first serious legislative […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso met with families of 20 young patients under the city government’s Kaagapay Program as the local government released ₱32,296,900.40 to fund life-saving liver transplant surgeries in India. Of the 20 patients, six will undergo procedures at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, while 14 others are scheduled for […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the Ceremonial Oath-Taking of 2,649 teachers from Davao Region at the Nabunturan National Comprehensive High School in Davao de Oro to mark their promotion under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) program. “Sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, katuwang ang Kongreso, kinikilala natin ang sakripisyo at walang sawang dedikasyon ng ating […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano signed Senate Bill No. 1926 under Committee Report No. 39 endorsing the proposed “Child Tourist Safety Act” or “Sandy’s Act,” a measure that would require tourism establishments to adopt mandatory emergency and risk mitigation plans to protect children and other tourists. “There’s no better gift to people than the […]