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Senator Win Gatchalian said the approval of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for next year ensures significant progress in the government’s rural electrification program. “We hope that the budget allocation for the National Electrification Administration for 2025 would help push the rural electrification program to its completion in the next couple of years,” Gatchalian said […]
Filipino student-athletes from the National Academy of Sports (NAS) achieved remarkable success at the 2024 US Open Table Tennis Championships in Las Vegas, with Grade 7 Khevine Khieth Cruz from Tondo, Manila, and Grade 8 Liam Zion Cabalu from Quezon clinching gold in the Under-13 Boys Doubles event. The 2024 US Open Table Tennis Championships, […]
The Philippines produced a total of 37,098 new registered nurses in 2024. However, there is no assurance that all of them will practice their profession, or that they will do so within the country, according to Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo. “Largely due to the pressure to survive, some of them will likely try to […]
The Surigao City government joined the nation in commemorating the 128th Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Martyrdom with the theme “Rizal sa Bagong Pilipinas: Buhay at Aral, Aming Nilalandas.” The program featured a wreath-laying ceremony, a gun salute, and messages that emphasized Rizal’s enduring impact. Mayor Paul Dumlao urged Surigaonons to draw inspiration from Rizal’s […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero welcomed the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), which he described as a product of a truly collaborative process involving the inputs of various sectors, including the public. While the signing took longer than expected, Escudero emphasized that the thorough review of the 2025 GAA by President Ferdinand Marcos […]
The Villar Foundation recognized cooperative champions at the 2024 Villar Foundation Awards on Poverty Reduction, honoring those that have made remarkable efforts to combat poverty in their communities. The awarding ceremony took place at the Villar Foundation Complex in Las Piñas City. Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, pledging to be the “new voice” in the Senate, […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez said the 2025 national budget embodies the shared commitment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress to make life better for the Filipino people. The leader of the 307-strong House of Representatives lauded the President for signing the budget recently, calling it a “significant milestone.” Romualdez said the outlay for next year […]
The Angeles City Government handed over two truckloads of relief goods with a total worth of P1.3 Million to Camarines Sur, and Aurora.The city government delivered P500,000 worth of goods each for Aurora and Camarines Sur, as part of its broader relief efforts. The city government delivered P500,000 worth of goods each for Aurora and […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel issued a public warning against holiday-themed scams, urging Filipinos to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes proliferating during this season of gift-giving and online shopping. Pimentel emphasized the importance of heeding the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) advisory. “Maraming scammer ang naghahanap ng pagkakataon para manloko.” “Mag-ingat po tayo ngayong kapaskuhan,” the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano underscored the potential of nuclear energy in addressing key national challenges, including healthcare, agriculture, energy production, and climate change mitigation. In his sponsorship speech for the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (Senate Bill No. 2899), Cayetano emphasized the wide-ranging benefits of nuclear technology when used responsibly. “Across the globe, nuclear […]