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As the country observes School Safety Month this July, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his call for safer schools and stronger values formation following a series of violent incidents involving students that renewed concerns over campus safety. The call comes after a string of violent incidents involving students that have raised fresh concerns […]
Senator Bong Go raised concern over the reported shortage of security guards in public schools nationwide, after the Department of Education said only around 200 security guards are currently assigned to cover approximately 48,000 public schools across the country. Go said the figures point to a serious gap in school safety that must be addressed […]
As the country observes Nutrition Month this July, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines has expressed its alarm over the reported rise of stunting among Filipino children, as it urged local government units to do their part in addressing this “grave public health problem.” “The increasing number of stunted Filipino children is cause […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos hailed the recent launching by the Department of Agriculture of its Animal Vaccine Development Program, saying this could prove crucial in building a more resilient livestock sector and promote food security in the country. “Our ability to develop our own animal vaccines could mean easier and greater access to […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a regular Land Transportation Office (LTO) district office in the Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The measure, authored by Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales and 4Ps Party-list Representative Marcelino Libanan, was approved by the House before Congress […]
The City of Manila turned over modern housing units to 65 beneficiary families under its In-City Vertical Housing Program during a ceremony at Bulwagang Villegas in Manila City Hall, bringing them one step closer to a better quality of life through safe, decent, and affordable housing. Leading the turnover ceremony were Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” […]
Emphasizing the importance of fire prevention and disaster preparedness, Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to assist families affected by a recent fire in Ormoc City, Leyte. In his video call, Go reminded residents to always prioritize safety above material possessions. “Ang gamit po ay nalalabhan, ang pera ay kikitain natin ‘yan, subalit ang buhay […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on civil society organizations to intensify grassroots organizing and combat disinformation ahead of the 2028 elections, warning that hopelessness and division are being deliberately sown by “fearmongers” and “crisis manufacturers”. In his keynote speech at the 2026 Social Development Celebration of the Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) in Quezon City, […]
As the country observes Nutrition Month this July, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his call for stronger government action against child stunting after the latest nutrition data showed the problem had worsened for the first time in a decade. The renewed call comes after the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the turnover of the Super Health Center in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, saying the facility is part of the continuing effort to bring basic health services closer to communities and help residents seek medical attention before their conditions worsen. “Importante po na mailapit natin ang serbisyong pangkalusugan sa tao mismo, para […]