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BOHOL REOPENS VIRGIN ISLAND TO TOURISTS

Following the reopening of Virgin Island, the Provincial Government of Bohol underscored the importance of balancing tourism development with environmental sustainability within the Panglao Island Protected Seascape (PIPS). Governor Erico Aris Aumentado expressed gratitude to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VII, led by Regional Executive Director Laudemir Salac, for providing technical […]

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CAMILLE VILLAR PUSHES HEALTHCARE BILLS

Reinforcing the State’s commitment to preventive healthcare and universal access to essential health services, the Senate approved on third and final reading two major health measures with Senator Camille Villar among the principal authors and co-authors. “Preventive care and early intervention reduce suffering, lower long-term costs, and save lives,” Villar said. “These measures ensure that […]

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PANGILINAN PUSHES FOR ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY LAW

In pushing for the passage of an anti-political dynasty law, Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed belief that removing dynastic families entrenched in the country’s political scene would also address widespread corruption and poverty. Pangilinan delivered an opening speech and some remarks during the anti-political dynasty hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation […]

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PHILIPPINE GERIATRIC CENTER ACT GETS SENATE’S OK

The Senate has approved on third reading Senate Bill No. 1509, also known as the Philippine Geriatric Center Act, a measure aimed at strengthening and institutionalizing specialized healthcare services for elderly Filipinos. Senator Bong Go emphasized the growing healthcare needs of senior citizens and the importance of providing them with a dedicated medical facility that […]

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YAMSUAN BATS FOR FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECKUPS 

Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is pushing for the swift passage of his proposed measure which aims to provide free annual medical checkups for every Filipino to save them from costly out-of-pocket medical expenses in the future. Detecting and treating serious health conditions in their early stages through annual medical checkups will […]

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ARAGONES JOINS BIÑAN CITY’S TRIPLE CELEBRATION

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones joined the triple celebration in Biñan City with local officials. The program opened with the introduction of Mayor Gel Alonte alongside Aragones, Vice Governor JM Carait, Congressman Arman Dimaguila, Vice Mayor Dada Reyes, Provincial Administrator Atty. Nathalie Velasquez, Board Members Bong Bejasa, Bokal Jigcy Pecaña, and the City Councilors of Biñan. […]

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ABANTE LAUDS SENATE’S OK OF GERIATRIC CENTER BILL

House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. welcomed the Senate’s unanimous approval of the proposed Philippine Geriatric Center Act, stressing that the measure builds on earlier action by the House of Representatives, which passed its version of the bill on third and final reading in December 2025. The […]

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CAYETANO TO GOV’T: CLARIFY K-12 IMPLEMENTATION

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano intensified his call for the government to clarify its education targets, demanding a decisive choice on the full implementation and funding of the K to 12 program. Speaking on the National Education and Workforce Development Plan 2026-2035 (Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8) which includes the recommendations of the Second […]

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PANGILINAN DEFENDS SENATE RESO VS CHINA AGGRESSION

Senator Kiko Pangilinan was firm in defending his proposed Senate Resolution No. 256 on the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s remarks against several public officials, including himself, pointing out the need to enforce and defend the 2016 arbitral ruling and rally behind the Philippines’ uniformed personnel facing Chinese aggression in the contested West Philippine Sea. In […]

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BONG GO HONORS BRAVE SOLDIERS IN MUNAI AMBUSH

Senator Bong Go paid tribute to the courage and selfless service of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel by dispatching his team to visit and extend assistance to soldiers and families affected by the ambush incident in Munai, Lanao del Norte recently. The Go’s team, together with Dr. Amy Adona, visited the 10th Infantry […]