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EDCOM LAUDS DBM-DEPED PACT ON CHILD DEV’T CENTERS

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) lauds the signing of the Joint Circular (JC) between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income local government units (LGUs). The ceremonial signing, witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., marks a significant step […]

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ALL 33 ANGELES CITY BRGY HALLS NOW SOLAR-POWERED

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr.’s administration has completed the installation of solar panels in all 33 barangay halls and various city government buildings — a landmark initiative aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing electricity costs throughout the city. This initiative underscores Lazatin’s commitment to renewable energy, reducing electricity costs, and promoting environmental […]

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NOGRALES: CERTIFY P200 WAGE HIKE BILL AS URGENT

The chair of the House labor and employment committee appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to “take the reins” on the issue of the proposed legislated wage hike for minimum wage earners by certifying it as urgent. “I believe we are now at the point where we need executive action. We are past the need […]

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LACSON: ALLOW DRIVERS TO BUY OWN MODERN JEEPNEYS

Jeepney drivers and operators must have enough leeway from the government to buy their own vehicles under the jeepney modernization program, former Senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson said. Speaking at a gathering with jeepney drivers and operators organized by former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson, Lacson said it would be better if the […]

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BACOLOD CITY JOINS CLIMATE CHANGE REALITY PROJECT

Bacolod City, through its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), and the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), participated in combating climate change and promote environmental awareness through a partnership with the Climate Reality Project Philippines that culminated in a Reality Tour recently at the Citadines Hotel, Bacolod […]

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GO TOPS ARKIPELAGO ANALYTICS SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go emerged as the top choice for senator in the latest Arkipelago Analytics Senatorial Preferences Survey.  Garnering a commanding 64 percent voter preference, Go solidified his standing as a leading contender in the upcoming midterm elections as he seeks reelection under Partido Demokratiko Pilipino. The legislator’s lead in the Arkipelago poll underscores his […]

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PIMENTEL TO PHILHEALTH: BOOST KONSULTA PACKAGE

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to strengthen the implementation of the Konsulta Package so that more Filipinos can benefit from it. According to Pimentel, despite the program being available since 2020, very few Filipinos are aware of it or able […]

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ESCUDERO TO PH EMBASSY: HELP PINOYS HELD BY ICE

Senate President Chiz Escudero has called on the Philippine Embassy in the United States to look into the status of all Filipinos being detained for immigration issues by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and ensure that they have access to legal representation. According to Escudero, he is concerned over reports that there are […]

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BATO TO PNP, AFP: DEFY ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ ORDERS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Thursday reminded the uniformed personnel not to follow orders that they deem to be unconstitutional.  A former Philippine National Police chief himself, Dela Rosa pointed out that the duty of the uniformed personnel is to serve and protect the people.  “Mga sundalo naman iyan sila. I understand their situation, […]

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LACSON BARES BETTER PH DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN

Former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson pushed for a streamlined disaster response mechanism, an updated Building Code, and a national hazard mapping program to help us cope with the effects of earthquakes, floods, cyclones and other disasters. Lacson, who also served as Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery, proposed to transfer the Office […]