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ISKO MORENO TO PURSUE LONG-TERM PH AGRI PLAN

Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on Friday said he will pursue a medium and long-term plan and fund to boost the country’s agricultural sector. During a dialogue with agriculture advocates at the Manila City Hall, Moreno said adopting a different planning approach for the sector will pave the way for […]

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MANDATE TANDEM VOTE FOR PRESIDENT, VP – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is mulling to file a bill mandating a “tandem vote” for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Gatchalian cited the need to have the election for president and vice president patterned after a similar practice in the United States to ensure that the selection of the two highest officials of the country will come […]

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ISKO MORENO MEETS ZAMBALES RESIDENTS, FISHERFOLKS

Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Manila Mayor Isko Moreno met with fisherfolk and various groups in Zambales on Thursday as part of his listening tour. In the seaside town of Botolan in Zambales, Moreno vowed to stand up against foreign incursion in the West Philippine Sea and secure the livelihood of fisherfolk residing on the country’s […]

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DEFER BRGY, SK ELECTIONS TO 2024 – ALMARIO

A measure seeking to postpone the Dec. 5, 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections to May 6, 2024 has been filed at the House of Representatives. In filing House Bill 10425, Davao Oriental Representative Joel Almario said the resulting extended term of the current barangay and SK officials will provide the fresh set of […]

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BAYANING TSUPER PARTY-LIST MEETS SENIOR CITIZENS

Bayaning Tsuper Party-list first nominee Atty. Aminola “Alex” Abaton has met with the senior citizens of Caloocan City. According to Atty. Abaton, the meeting is part of a series of dialogues being conducted with various road users to assess the distinct requirements of the sectors, so they may be truly represented in Congress. Senior citizens […]

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TIME TO BAN CANDIDATE SUBSTITUTIONS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian filed a bill banning the option to substitute an electoral aspirant who voluntarily withdraws candidacy in any forthcoming elections. Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, Senators Nancy BInay, Grace Poe, and Joel Villanueva are co-authors of the bill. While Section 77 of the Omnibus Election Code allows the substitution to replace an official […]

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ARJO ATAYDE RUNS FOR QC CONGRESSMAN

His profession requires him to act to entertain his kababayan; but today his heart tells him to take action to help address the many challenges they face every day. This was stressed by multi-awarded actor Arjo Atayde, who on Friday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for representative of the first legislative district of Quezon City (QCD1) recognizing that public […]

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RESET OF BARMM POLLS TO 2025 GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

A measure resetting to 2025 the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections initially set in 2022 has hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. This came after the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, Committee on Muslim Affairs and Special Committee on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity jointly approved the draft substitute […]

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PANGILINAN: REGISTER TO VOTE, BEAT DEADLINE

As the Philippines ranked last among Global Finance’s list of 134 safest countries, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the country stands a chance of being a safe haven anew especially for Filipinos if the right leaders are in government. “Bilang tatay, ang gusto natin sa mga anak natin ay isang lipunang ligtas. Gusto nating ligtas ang […]

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ABANTE: INTEGRATE VOTER EDUCATION IN CURRICULA

With the 2022 national elections less than a year away, Deputy Speaker Benny Abante Jr. on Thursday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to integrate a voter education program in its curricula, one that would provide future voters with criteria for choosing candidates––especially those vying for the two highest positions in the land. “Next year […]