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BONG GO VOWS SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVES

Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of strengthening local cooperatives during the Cooperative Development Authority’s (CDA) Malasakit sa Kooperatiba awarding of financial assistance at Hotel Conchita, Cogon Market, Cagayan de Oro City. “Ako ay patuloy na susuporta sa mga programa at panukalang batas na makakatulong sa pag-unlad ng sektor ng kooperatiba. Ako ay naniniwala na ang […]

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DY, SANDRO MARCOS FILE ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY BILL

True to his promise, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III has taken a major step by filing a landmark Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, a reform he committed to pursue to promote fairness, competition and integrity in public service. Speaker Dy filed House Bill (HB) 6771 together with Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos, marking the first […]

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BERNOS TANDEM WANT HMO FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

A lawmaking tandem from the Solid North has filed a bill mandating the provision of health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage for all public school teachers. Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos and Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos have filed House Bill No. 6512, or the “TeachCare bill”, in a bid to ensure the welfare […]

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MANILA CITY GOV’T ROLLS OUT P243M IN SOCIAL AID

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the rollout of ₱243.4 million in social assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo parents, and senior citizens listed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) social pension program.  In a Facebook Live address, Domagoso said the three-day release that begins on December 11 is […]

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42 SOUTHERN LUZON, BICOL SOLONS SUPPORT DY

Forty-two lawmakers from Southern Luzon and the Bicol Region have issued fresh manifestos expressing “full and unequivocal support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, further strengthening the broad nationwide consensus that has steadily built behind his leadership in recent weeks.The new declarations bring to 242 the number of House Members who have publicly backed […]

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TULFO: BOOST TOURISM WITH CHEAPER LOCAL FLIGHTS

Senator Erwin Tulfo urged anew the Department of Tourism to bolster efforts in lowering the ticket prices for domestic flights to compete with neighboring Southeast Asian countries, which have been experiencing a spike in international tourists. This was earlier raised by Tulfo during the Senate plenary debates for the 2026 DOT Budget. “Our people would […]

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SC DECISION TO RETURN P60B TO PHILHEALTH LAUDED

Senator Bong Go expressed support to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) proposed P113 billion allocation for 2026.  This was after the Supreme Court ordered the restoration of the P60 billion to the state health insurer. The return of P60 billion, combined with the proposed P53.12 billion PhilHealth subsidy for 2026, raises the proposed budget […]

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PANGILINAN: IPC TO GO AFTER CORRUPT OFFICIALS

The Independent People’s Commission (IPC) will work “immediately” and “thoroughly” to hold officials behind the massive infrastructure corruption involving the government’s flood control programs accountable, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said as he sponsored and defended Senate Bill No. 1512 during the Senate’s Plenary Session. This comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. included the IPC measure under […]

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ULAP PUSHES FOR SCHOOL-BASED FEEDING PROGRAM

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua expressed his hope that the substantial allocation for the Department of Education’s School-Based Feeding Program would make headway in addressing nutrition issues among learners next year. “With the 2026 budget for the school-based feeding program more than double this year’s allocation, I […]

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BENTENG BIGAS PROGRAM ROLLS OUT IN SAMAR

The P20 Rice Project para sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas was officially launched in Jiabong, Samar.In her message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan shared that the heart of this program is to make quality rice within reach for every household, especially those who feel most burdened by the rising cost of basic goods. Tan emphasized that for […]