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A lawmaker urged local government units to provide support to students who encounter difficulties in meeting class requirements due to lack of access to digital resources. This after the Commission on Higher Education allowed higher education institutions to shift fully to online classes amid the ongoing oil crisis. “Sadly, due to the oil crisis we […]
Manila 2nd District Representative Rolando “CRV” Valeriano filed House Bill No. 8826, or the “AHON Act” (Agapay sa Hanapbuhay at Operasyon ng Negosyo), a targeted economic relief package designed to help workers, the middle class, and businesses cope with rising fuel prices and transport costs. Valeriano said the measure focuses on reducing transportation, logistics, and […]
Aside from smuggling, unchecked onion imports are pushing Filipino farmers to the brink, with disjointed government data and sloppy government response threatening to deepen the problem, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson called out the Department of Agriculture and Philippine Statistics Authority for the discrepancies in their data on onion production and consumption, […]
The surge in unemployment to 2.96 million Filipinos in January 2026 has led Senator Chiz Escudero to press for urgent action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), widely regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy that employs about two‑thirds of the national workforce. Citing the latest Labor Force Survey conducted by the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1842, or the Last Mile Schools Act, which will institutionalize last-mile schools in the public basic education system by mandating the Department of Education (DepEd) to adopt policies responsive to schools’ unique operational realities. “It directs the development of tailored approaches to learning delivery, teacher deployment, infrastructure standards, […]
Governor Rogelio Pacquiao expresses support for youth and sports development as he graced the opening ceremony of the Sarangani Provincial Athletics Association (SPAA) Meet in Kiamba. During the opening ceremony held at Kiamba National High School, Pacquiao lauded the dedication and discipline of the young athletes across Sarangani Province, as well as the support and […]
While there is existing legislation to defend the Philippines’ rights to the resource-rich West Philippine Sea, Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for continuous budgetary support for the country’s armed forces in the face of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the region. Pangilinan made this call during the interpellation of some senators on his proposed […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) lauds the significant budgetary support for early childhood education under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, consistent with the Commission’s appeal for greater investments in the foundational years of learning. This historic allocation will enable the full implementation of the ECCD System Act, or Republic Act 12199. “Part […]
Senator Bong Go visited the Balay Pahulayan facility of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City recently to check on patient watchers and families staying near the hospital while caring for confined relatives. During the visit, Go spoke with individuals temporarily residing at the facility and distributed assistance aimed at addressing immediate needs […]
A 23-year-old electrical engineering graduate from Bataan Peninsula State University expressed her gratitude to Senator Bong Go for being instrumental in finishing her university studies. “Maraming salamat po, Kuya Bong Go. Binigyan ninyo po kami ng hope na makatapos at mapagtagumpayan po iyung mga pangarap namin,” said a proud Natasha Daniela Tamayo Salvador. Salvador dreamed […]