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Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the groundbreaking of the new San Nicolas Health Center, framing the project as an example of how leadership requires clear timelines when issuing directives. In his remarks during the ceremony, Domagoso noted that the project stemmed from his personal inspection of the old San Nicolas Health Center, […]
With the number of unemployed Filipinos increasing to 2.26 million in December 2025 from 2.25 million in November, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano renewed calls for reforms that address wage issues, labor protection, and long-standing weaknesses in the country’s employment system. The latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that unemployment edged […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is calling for a Senate investigation into the issuance of an exploration permit that allowed a foreign company to conduct mining activities in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid concerns about the environment and ancestral rights. “The purpose of the inquiry, in aid of legislation, is to review whether the issuance and […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for a stronger and more extensive information campaign by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), stressing that millions of Filipinos remain unaware of their benefits despite being automatic members under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. Speaking at the Senate plenary, Go linked persistent gaps in public awareness to […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), in partnership with global biopharmaceutical company Takeda, strengthened local and community-level action against dengue through its one-year implementation of the Project E-CODE (Empowering Community Objectives for Dengue Education)—a collaborative initiative designed to build awareness, promote prevention, and reinforce the shared responsibility of government and communities in […]
To facilitate its deliberations, the House Committee on National Defense and Security formed a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate House Bills Nos. 1068, 3219, 4214, 4887, 4890, and 7200, all of which seek to regulate and penalize foreign interference in the country. The proposed measures call for the establishment of institutional mechanisms to enhance […]
Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali welcomed the expanded the rollout of the Department of Agriculture (DA)’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” — the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reinforcing the national government’s drive to deliver affordable rice and strengthen food security in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. A province long recognized as a cradle […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Senator Win Gatchalian warned the public against a more sophisticated breed of “love scams” that now leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and, in certain cases, even lead to the sexual exploitation of victims. Gatchalian made the call following a warning from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) about the growing risk […]
A long-standing legal principle supports the Philippines’ ownership of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in Palawan without having to argue about the nuances of international law, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson said the Philippines became the owner of the KIG through a mode of acquiring territory known as discovery and effective occupation. […]
Senator Bong Go highlighted the growing role of e-sports in youth development and national sports policy as he co-sponsored a resolution commending Aurora Gaming PH for its landmark victory in the M7 World Championship of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Go framed the achievement as both a global affirmation of Filipino excellence and a concrete example […]