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BONG GO BATS FOR GRASSROOTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

For many young athletes in the Philippines, sports provide both an outlet and an opportunity—a way to develop discipline, build character, and open doors for the future. However, talent alone is not enough; proper support and infrastructure are crucial. Last year, Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committees on Sports and on Youth, was […]

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DOT TO HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS: SHOOT MOVIES IN PH

During the press conference recently held at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles, California, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the Philippines’ stunning beaches, renowned for their unmatched beauty, and the country’s breathtaking landscapes and biodiversity, and pointed out Filipinos’ strong English language skills as a significant benefit for filmmakers looking […]

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ANGARA SUPPORTS SAMAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS

In an executive session during the recent visit of Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Governor Sharee Ann Tan highlighted the banner programs of the Province of Samar, particularly those aimed at youth development.   Tan expressed her vision for Samar to be recognized not only as a youth-friendly province but also as a community […]

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MORE JOBS WITH PH REMOVAL FROM FATF LIST — LACSON

The Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list should bring in more jobs as investors become more confident in putting their money in the Philippines, former senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson also credited the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and the strengthening of the Anti-Money Laundering Act – which […]

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ABRA GOV’T HOLDS JOB FAIR FOR 4PS GRADUATES

Beneficiaries who graduated from the 4Ps program in Abra now have a chance to find jobs as the provincial government launched Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas Caravan at the Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium at the University of Abra.  Acting Governor Russell Bragas, in his welcome message, stressed that the Provincial Government of Abra will continue […]

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ESCUDERO LAUDS DIZON FOR ‘TANIM-BALA’ ACTION

Senate President Chiz Escudero on Tuesday called on transport and justice officials to conduct a top-to-bottom cleansing of their ranks deployed to airports around the country to improve the country’s image to visitors here and abroad, following the dismissal of security personnel involved in “tanim-bala” (bullet planting) scheme. Escudero lauded newly installed Transportation Secretary Vince […]

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POE CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Senator Grace Poe said International Women’s Day is an opportunity to hail Filipino women for their talent, tenacity and grit, stressing the need for more policies and programs that would advance their rights and welfare. Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on finance, highlighted the sustained funding for the First 1000 Days law to allow […]

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LEGARDA HONORS ANTIQUE’S WOMEN ENTREPS

Senator Loren Legarda recognized the hardworking and skilled community-based, women-led MSMEs and set the tone for the Legarda MSME Excellence Awards 2025, held at the University of the Philippines Visayas Extension Campus in Pandan, to honor the resilience, determination, innovation, and perseverance of women. The awards recognized women-led enterprises and sustainable livelihoods that have flourished […]

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ABANTE LAUDS SIGNING OF ETEEAP ACT INTO LAW

A newly signed law will enable hardworking Filipinos to obtain college degrees by accrediting their work experience, a measure credited as a crucial step in making education more accessible to the people.   Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante pointed out that the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act, signed by the […]

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BATO ASKS SC TO STOP PH GOV’T FROM ASSISTING ICC

Former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday filed a petition before the Supreme Court asking the High Court to release any individuals arrested by the authorities in the implementation of the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court and permanently prohibit the Philippine government from cooperating with the international […]