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CRIME INCIDENTS IN MANILA DROP 13% IN Q4 2025

Crime incidents in Manila declined by 13.08% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with both index and non-index crimes registering decreases, based on crime data reported by the Manila Police District to Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso during the district’s first Command Conference for 2026.Peace and Order data presented by MPD chief Police Brigadier General […]

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LACSON CONGRATULATES PNP CHIEF NARTATEZ

Senate President Pro Tempore and former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ping Lacson congratulated PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on the formal conferment of his four-star rank. Lacson, who headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001, described as “overdue” the promotion of Nartatez, who served as his police aide-de-camp when he had the same […]

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CAYETANO LAUDS PH-WIDE DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY PLAN

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the approval of the country’s first nationwide digital connectivity master plan, saying it gives clearer direction to reforms under the Konektadong Pinoy Act which he authored. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had approved the nationwide digital connectivity master plan recently, which lays out the government’s long-term strategy to expand […]

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PANGILINAN: STAND UNITED VS CHINA AGGRESSION

The Filipino public and government officials must disregard political colors and take a stand for the Philippines’ sovereignty amid China’s continuous aggression in claiming almost 90 percent of the resource-rich West Philippine Sea, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. Pangilinan delivered a sponsorship speech for Senate Resolution No. 256, which condemns the recent public statements from the […]

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LACSON LETS GO OF SENATE ELECTORAL REFORM POST

Citing his heavy workload, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson relinquished the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation to Senator Risa Hontiveros. Lacson said he discussed the matter during the majority bloc’s caucus, and that Hontiveros was amenable to taking over as chairperson of the committee. “Amenable naman si Sen. […]

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ARAGONES LAUNCHES ‘ISUMBONG SA PULIS’ IN LAGUNA

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones launched “Isumbong sa Pulis” Drive to boost public access to 911 emergency services in their province. Aragones stressed the importance of strong police visibility, especially in remote areas where crimes are more likely to occur. “Ang gusto natin yung pulis nasa labas talaga, umiikot talaga lalo dun sa mga liblib na […]

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HOUSE PANEL TACKLES REWARD SYSTEMS IN LGU BILLS

The Subcommittee on the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of the House Committee on Local Government met to discuss several legislative proposals seeking to strengthen meritocracy in government, particularly at the local level. Measures taken up include House Bills (HBs) 1110, 6067, and 6127, which seek to consolidate all performance measurement tools and rewards […]

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GATCHALIAN PUSHES FOR AGRICULTURAL INFO SYSTEM

Digitalizing agricultural data is key to boosting productivity and keeping food prices stable, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “An agricultural information system (AIS) would provide real-time insights on crop yields, market demand, and other important farm data to help empower farmers to optimize harvests and help prevent price increases caused by inefficiency,” said Gatchalian as he […]

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PANGILINAN: REVIVE BUREAU OF AGRI COOPERATIVES

Senator Kiko Pangilinan led the public hearing for his proposed measures to revive the Bureau of Agriculture Cooperatives and to renationalize agricultural extension services to modernize the country’s agriculture sector, provide ample government support to farmers and fisherfolk, increase their productivity, and achieve food self-sufficiency. As chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and […]

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POWER BLOC TO PROBE SOLAR PARA SA BAYAN FRANCHISE

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises is set to conduct a motu proprio inquiry in aid of legislation into issues surrounding the legislative franchise of Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation, following concerns raised over compliance and the protection of the consuming public. Earlier during the Committee on Legislative Franchises proceedings, Cong. Presley C. De Jesus, […]