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CAYETANO TO GOV’T: AVOID DEBT TRAP IN HOUSING PLAN

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano warned that the government could incur significant debt if the administration sets overly ambitious goals for its national housing program without adequate planning. Cayetano issued the remark following a Senate briefing on the proposed 2025 budget of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), which implements the Pambansang Pabahay […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO ILOCOS SUR RESIDENTS

Dubbed as “Mr. Malasakit” for his compassionate brand of public service, Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to Suyo and Santiago in Ilocos Sur to help assist displaced workers. Go underlined his dedication to public service, saying, “Hindi po ako pulitiko na mangangako sa inyo. Gagawin ko lang po ang aking trabaho para sa […]

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PCG, MIAA TOLD: ENSURE TRAVEL SAFETY AMID TYPHOONS

Amid the Senate work suspension due to typhoon Enteng recently, Senator Raffy Tulfo coordinated with various government agencies under his Senate Public Services Committee through a zoom meeting. Tulfo immediately warned the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to ensure strict monitoring and inspection of all sea vessels. The legislator stressed that no maritime vessels should be […]

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POE BACKS PASSAGE OF REVISED ANIMAL WELFARE LAW

Senator Grace Poe affirmed her advocacy for animal rights, and said she would continue pushing for the passage of her bill strengthening the country’s animal welfare law. Poe also lauded the initiatives of private groups and individuals helping improve the situation of animals. “Kapag sama-samang kumikilos ang mga pribadong grupo at indibidwal para sa isang […]

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‘SENATE ASSIST’ FOR MEDICAL, SOCIAL AID LAUNCHED

In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize public service delivery, the Senate of the Philippines, led by Senate President Chiz Escudero, has launched in Tuguegarao City and Talisay City, Cebu, the “Senate Assist,” an innovative online platform that delivers essential medical and social services directly to the fingertips of Filipinos, wherever they may be. “With Senate […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO CAVITE CITY FIRE VICTIMS

Adopted son of CALABARZON, Senator Bong Go personally visited fire victims in Cavite City recently in coordination with Mayor Denver Reyes Chua. “Sa mga nasunugan, huwag ho kayong mag-alala. Sabi ko nga sa inyo noon, ang gamit ay nabibili, ang pera ay kikitain, subalit ‘yung perang kikitain ay hindi po nabibili ang buhay. A lost […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO DISPLACED QUEZON CITY WORKERS

Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team extended vital support to displaced workers in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City. “Bawat tulong na ating ipinamamahagi ay isang hakbang patungo sa mas magandang kinabukasan para sa ating mga kababayan. Bisyo ko ang magserbisyo, at ito ay pagpapatuloy ng ating walang sawang pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan sa abot ng ating makakaya,” […]

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PADILLA WANTS NOV. 7 DECLARED AS MUSLIM HOLIDAY

Senator Robin Padilla pushed for declaring November 7 of every year Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day – a working holiday – to commemorate the establishment of Islam in the Philippines. In his sponsorship speech for Committee Report 238 of the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs, Padilla pointed out November 7 marks the date of […]

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PADILLA BACKS PH HOSTING OF AFGHAN REFUGEES

The aid extended by the Philippines to Afghan refugees – allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to go to the Philippines while their US Special Immigrant Visas are being processed – is proof of the compassionate and humane nature of Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this in his recent manifestation before the Senate plenary […]

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DELA ROSA WANTS PNP TO RESTORE TIES WITH DAVAOEÑOS

Senator Bato Dela Rosa urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to restore friendly ties with the people of Davao City as he noticed that some police officers wore facemasks while manning checkpoints which he deemed as an act of intimidation. The former PNP chief-turned-lawmaker made the reminder to the PNP as he led the Senate […]