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BONG GO BACKS SIMPLIFIED ACCESS TO GOV’T ‘AYUDA’

Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of making financial assistance more accessible following the approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 155, a measure seeking to simplify documentary requirements for Filipinos applying for government financial assistance. SBN 155 aims to remove unnecessary hurdles that often prevent poor and vulnerable Filipinos from immediately […]

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ERC, PHILRECA ALIGN ON NAT’L LIFELINE SUBSIDY RATE

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) reaffirmed its commitment to consumer welfare and electric cooperative (EC) sustainability through strengthened collaboration with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the implementation of the Uniform National Lifeline Subsidy Rate under ERC Resolution No. 2, series of 2026. Held on 25 February 2026, PHILRECA, ERC, and APEC […]

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BONG GO CONTINUES HOSPITAL FEEDING PROGRAM

Motivated by the number of patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers who have benefited from his hospital feeding efforts, Senator Bong Go continued the initiative of bringing warm meals to various public hospitals and community facilities across the country. What began as a simple attempt to help those spending long hours in hospitals has grown into […]

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CAMSUR SOLONS: IMPROVE WELFARE OF MEDIA WORKERS 

Camarines Sur (CamSur) representatives led by Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte have backed the push by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for stronger and sustained measures to protect media workers, as a means to guarantee a free and independent press, which is one hallmark of a vibrant democracy. “Government should put a premium on […]

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PANGILINAN TO NBI: GO AFTER BOT USING SCALPERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to take decisive action against individuals and groups using automated bots to hoard concert tickets for resale at exorbitant prices, urging authorities to “make an example” of offenders to deter future abuses. The chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights made the […]

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YAMSUAN EYES GOV’T SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PHARMACISTS

Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed a measure that aims to institute a scholarship and return service program for aspiring pharmacists and other allied medical professionals to help stave off a manpower crisis in the country’s public health system.  Yamsuan said his proposed legislation under House Bill (HB) 7355 will allow deserving […]

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BERNOS HAILS DA FOR COFFEE INDUSTRY SUPPORT

Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos hailed the creation by the Department of Agriculture of an office dedicated to providing support to the coffee industry. “The creation of the Coffee Industry Development Office is a welcome move that will hopefully lead to the development of the coffee industry. Our coffee farmers in Abra could definitely […]

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CAMSUR REPS VOW TO KEEP SENIOR CITIZENS VAT EXEMPT

Camarines Sur Reps. Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte have shot down a proposal by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for the government to discontinue exempting senior citizens from the 12% Value Added Tax (VAT) as part of fiscal consolidation reforms to reduce our debt and narrow the budget deficit. At this time […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO INDIGENT BAGUIO STUDENTS

Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to spearhead efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of indigent students in Baguio City. Held  in coordination with local officials, Go’s team distributed shirts, fans, and pens to 1,300 students. In addition, they received educational assistance to further support students and families in need. “Sama-sama natin haharapin ang mga […]

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VILLAFUERTE WELCOMES HOUSE PROBE OF ANDAYA HIGHWAY

Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte has welcomed a congressional investigation into the “chronic deterioration, alleged defective structural design, repeated ‘piecemeal’ rehabilitation and possible irregularities” in the funding and maintenance of the Andaya Highway, which is the portion of the over 3,000-kilometer (km) Maharlika Highway that passes through the province.   Villafuerte said, “A full-blown House inquiry […]