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The Party-List Coalition Foundation, Inc. (PCFI), representing the largest organized bloc of party-list lawmakers in the House of Representatives, has issued a manifesto expressing “continuous and unwavering support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, praising his stabilizing leadership and commitment to transparency and institutional reform. “The Speaker has provided “steady, unifying leadership at a time […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday called for stronger support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), saying Filipino entrepreneurs can create excellent, high-quality, and world-class products if given the right opportunities. He said the principles behind One Town, One Product (OTOP) continue to show how small, community-based enterprises can drive inclusive growth. […]
The 39-strong Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives on Thursday issued a manifesto declaring its “unequivocal support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as it highlighted the Speaker’s leadership, character, and steady hand in guiding the House of Representatives. House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos III of Ilocos Norte led the signing […]
The national government has earmarked ₱3 billion to enhance access to basic education for children in geographically isolated, disadvantaged, and conflict-affected areas (GIDCAs), House Assistant Minority Leader and Eastern Samar Lone District Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales announced on Sunday. “The sum will support the Last Mile Schools Program, which seeks to ensure that learners in […]
Senator Bong Go expressed concern over reports of possible budget decreases for Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) during the budget briefing of the Department of National Defense (DND). “Nabasa ko po medyo bumaba yata ang budget ng VMMC for 2026. Sana po ay masuportahan po ang sapat na pondo para dito,” Go said. The veteran […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged greater recognition and support for tourism frontliners, youth innovators, and senior citizens during the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Tourism Month Activities held at the Centro de Turismo, Intramuros, Manila. The program, led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, featured the “Pasasalamat sa Tourism Frontliners”, the launch of the “Tourism Start-Up Challenge […]
Underscoring the need to improve the quality of life of small-scale fishers, Senator Kiko Pangilinan pushed for additional support for the country’s fisheries sector through a new agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Pangilinan said this during his interpellation of Senator Imee Marcos’ resolution to ratify the Agreement […]
“Use the Special Education Fund to help ease the plight of teachers in your communities.” This was the call of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua to his fellow local leaders as the country commemorates National Teachers’ Month this September. Calling local government units’ SEF a “powerful […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano vowed to step up his support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the second half of his Senate term, not only through legislation but also through direct public service. In a recent episode of his nightly livestream “CIA 365 with Kuya Alan”, Cayetano responded to a comment from an OFW viewer […]
Following the opening of School Year 2025-2026, Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for continued support for teachers amidst the rollout of basic education reforms this school year. The Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Program, for example, is set for pilot this school year in 800 schools. The revised K to 12 (MATATAG) curriculum, which is […]