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Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Thursday formally took his oath as the representative of Quezon City’s First District before Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan, as he reaffirmed his commitment to his constituents and vowed to carry forward the programs and reforms he began in his first term. “Ngayong araw ay pormal tayong nanumpa […]
The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs, chaired by Tingog Party-list Representative Jude Acidre, approved the substitute bill and its committee report establishing a comprehensive, integrated and sustainable reintegration program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The measure replaced House Bills 4978, 7180, 11026, 11130, 11132, 11136 and 11160, aiming to provide long-term support for returning […]
Leandro Legarda Leviste has won a historic landslide as Batangas 1st District Representative in the 2025 elections. Leviste secured 268,764 votes, or 75% of the total, defeating incumbent Eric Buhain, who received 91,588 votes. This marks the highest percentage won against any sitting member of Congress nationwide this election cycle and the most votes ever […]
Newly proclaimed Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan assured his new constituents that achieving his goal of elevating the standard of public service in the district would be characterized by fair and equal treatment for all. Yamsuan made this assurance following his stunning win over the district’s long-time representative, Gus Tambunting. At his May 10 […]
Senator Loren Legarda thanked the voters of Batangas’ first district, who elected her son Leandro Legarda Leviste, as the congressman-elect of the first district of Batangas. Legarda Leviste achieved the highest margin of victory against an incumbent congressman in the country and recorded the highest number of votes received by a candidate for the House […]
To revive the Philippine shoe industry, Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to establish modern Shoe Manufacturing Hubs across the country, with Marikina City–dubbed the Shoe Capital of the Philippines–set to host the pilot facility. Under the proposed measure, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with local government units, […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on all candidates in Marikina City to participate in a regular town hall debate where they can directly present their platforms and solutions to the city’s pressing issues. “Ang halalan ay dapat tungkol sa mga plataporma at solusyon sa problema ng Marikina tulad ng baha, trabaho […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Francisco Paolo Ortega V and Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong assured the public that preparations of the House prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial are in full swing. While not directly part of the prosecution panel, Ortega expressed confidence in the team’s readiness, and in the […]
The House Committee on Transportation, chaired by Antipolo City Representative Romeo Acop, approved House Bill (HB) 11433 which seeks to introduce policy and organizational reforms in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). HB 11433 which shall be entitled the “Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law” when enacted, would amend certain provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9993 […]
A candidate for congressman in Makati’s 2nd District is facing a disqualification case after public records revealed his alleged conviction for drug dealing and burglary in the United States. Gaudencio Babasa Jr. in October filed a petition before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to cancel or deny due course to the certificate of candidacy (COC) […]