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SUPER HEALTH CENTER IN BANI, PANGASINAN OPENS

Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Pangasinan and Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, was invited to the inauguration and blessing of a new Super Health Center in Bani town recently. In his speech, Go emphasized the central objective of the Super Health Center project, which is to alleviate the burden on […]

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LACSON PROPOSES EDSA BUSWAY ‘COUNTERFLOW’

Commuters stand to benefit from an added safety feature stemming from former Senator Ping Lacson’s proposal to reverse the direction of buses along the busway at Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). Lacson said that with the proper infrastructure in place, commuters can get off at the center island instead of along the highway and avoid […]

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PROBE ON COMELEC AES ACCURACY CERTIFICATION URGED

Senator Risa Hontiveros called on the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Automated Election System to investigate reports claiming that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has failed to obtain a legally-mandated certification on the security and accuracy of the automated election system (AES) for the May 12 elections. “Halos 70 araw na lang bago ang […]

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PIMENTEL WANTS PROBE ON COLLAPSING BRIDGES

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel is calling for a Senate investigation into the repeated incidents of bridge collapses in the country to hold contractors, government officials, and other responsible parties accountable. “The number of incidents of bridges collapsing across the country has reached an alarming level. These have resulted in fatalities, injuries, and significant economic […]

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DOST CALL TO REVIVE FILIPINO SHOE INDUSTRY LAUDED

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel lauded the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) for its recent call for local designers to develop innovative Filipino footwear, emphasizing the initiative’s potential to revive the struggling Marikina shoe industry. The DOST-PTRI’s 10th Filipino Footwear Design Competition, launched as part of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, aims […]

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ULAP URGES LOCAL GOV’T UNITS: PURCHASE NFA RICE

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua called on his fellow local leaders to take advantage of the cheaper rice stock from the National Food Authority (NFA) for their constituents. “This is an opportunity for us to provide immediate and much-needed relief to our constituents amid the high […]

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QC DISTRICT 1 WARRIORS BAGS TOKAI FIL GAMES WIN

The Quezon City District 1 Warriors last weekend claimed the 2025 Tokai Fil Basketball Invitational Games championship, defeating Nagoya Gakuin University, 70-56, at the Nagoya Gakuin University gym in Japan, a victory QC First District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde said showcased the heart and determination of the Filipino athlete. The team, personally backed by […]

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TOLENTINO VOWS SUPPORT FOR BARANGAY FRONTLINERS

Senator Francis Tolentino vowed to continue working for measures in support of barangay frontliners, following the passage of two key bills seeking to empower grassroots governance. In a meeting with 70 barangay captains in the city of Lipa, Tolentino gave details about Senate Bill (SB) 2815, which sets the term of office of barangay and […]

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LEGARDA: INVEST IN PRESERVATION OF PH CULTURE

Senator Loren Legarda called on embracing cultural preservation as an indispensable investment in the nation’s future during her keynote address at Cultural Thoughts and Trajectories, held at Manila House. The event, organized in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in celebration of National Arts Month, brought together policymakers, diplomats, cultural […]

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BAGUIO CITY TO HAVE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR ARTS, SPORTS

Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the passage of new laws that would establish high schools for the arts and sports in Baguio City. Republic Act No. 12118 establishes the Baguio City High School for the Arts, while Republic Act No. 12119 creates the Baguio City Sports High School. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic […]