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CYNTHIA VILLAR JOINS 17TH PHILIPPINE FOOD EXPO

Senator Cynthia Villar underscored the importance of strengthening the local food industry, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security as she joined the 17th Philippine Food Expo, hosted by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodEx) and Spencer Food Corporation. The event, which gathered micro, small, medium, and large-scale food manufacturers, exporters, and allied industries, […]

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APRIL IS FILIPINO FOOD MONTH – LEGARDA

In celebration of Filipino Food Month, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the country’s rich culinary heritage, highlighting its deep connection to history and national identity. “As an archipelago, our country has nurtured countless stories that are passed down through generations by means of food. Meals are more than sustenance–they are opportunities to create and share memories, […]

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PIA CAYETANO SLAMS 18% PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TARGET

Senator Pia Cayetano strongly criticized the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for its plan to cover only 18% of hospital costs by 2025, labeling the target as a “joke” that undermines the principles of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, which aims to provide health coverage to all Filipinos through PhilHealth. During recent Supreme Court […]

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GOV’T TO CREATE MORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in early childhood education as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formally signed a Joint Circular to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in underserved communities.  The ceremonial signing, held at Malacañang Palace, marks a major milestone in the […]

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GO TOPS ARKIPELAGO ANALYTICS SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go emerged as the top choice for senator in the latest Arkipelago Analytics Senatorial Preferences Survey.  Garnering a commanding 64 percent voter preference, Go solidified his standing as a leading contender in the upcoming midterm elections as he seeks reelection under Partido Demokratiko Pilipino. The legislator’s lead in the Arkipelago poll underscores his […]

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LEGARDA: PROBE ATTACKS ON NMIPS IN BARMM

Senator Loren Legarda filed proposed Senate Resolution No. 1329, calling for a Senate inquiry into the situation and security of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIPs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following reports of killings and acts of violence against these communities. The move comes in the wake of the brutal killing of […]

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WATCH OUT FOR HEAT-RELATED HEALTH RISKS – BONG GO

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially marked the beginning of the dry season, and with it comes a new set of health challenges. The Department of Health (DOH) has raised concern over a possible spike in illnesses directly linked to extreme heat–ranging from skin conditions and sore eyes to food […]

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SEC URGED: STOP LENDERS FROM SHARING PERSONAL DATA

Senator Raffy Tulfo exposed several lapses he observed in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in terms of regulating financial and lending companies operating their respective online lending applications (OLAs). According to Tulfo, his office has received numerous complaints from netizens who borrowed from OLAs and were shocked to find that their personal information was […]

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NOGRALES CAMPAIGN TO CENTER ON DAVAO CITY VOTERS

As the local campaign for the midterm elections kicks off, Davao mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles on Friday said that his campaign will be focused on Davaoeño voters and informing them of his vision and platform for the city. According to the former Civil Service Commission Chair, “voters will be at the center of our campaign. […]

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BONG GO BACKS GRASSROOTS BASKETBALL PROGRAMS

Recognizing the deep cultural significance of grassroots basketball, Senator Bong Go has made it a cornerstone of his sports advocacy, ensuring that local leagues received support in previous years to sustain their programs and provide opportunities for young athletes. “Sa Pilipinas, basketball ang larong pinakamalapit sa puso ng tao. Kaya’t hindi natin pwedeng pabayaan ang […]